Pasture for Life case study: Fidelity Weston, Romshed Farm October 24, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Regenerative farming, Soil […] Pasture for Life case study: Fidelity Weston, Romshed Farm Read More »
Nestlé showcases power of regen agriculture at Cumbrian farm October 24, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming Nestlé showcases power of regen agriculture at Cumbrian farm Read More »
Defra and innovate UK invest £1m in farm robotics project October 23, 2023 / Farming / Food system, Innovation, Investment, Society Defra and innovate UK invest £1m in farm robotics project Read More »
84% of Europeans want improvements in farm animal welfare October 23, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society 84% of Europeans want improvements in farm animal welfare Read More »
8.9 Newsweek podcast: 2024 Nuffield Scholars announced October 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Society 8.9 Newsweek podcast: 2024 Nuffield Scholars announced Read More »
NFU Council resolution on Greener Farms Commitment October 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Society NFU Council resolution on Greener Farms Commitment Read More »
Farmers team up to set research priorities October 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Innovation Farmers team up to set research priorities Read More »
Budget cut adds to “unprecedented challenges” for Welsh farming October 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food system, Policy Budget cut adds to “unprecedented challenges” for Welsh farming Read More »
Nuffield Scholars for 2024 announced October 19, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Society Nuffield Scholars for 2024 announced Read More »
New knowledge exchange programme to challenge farmer thinking October 19, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Innovation New knowledge exchange programme to challenge farmer thinking Read More »
Concern about future of EU’s Farm to Fork strategy October 19, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy Concern about future of EU’s Farm to Fork strategy Read More »
Kingsclere Estate’s “Pitch Up!” initiative expands into Scotland October 19, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming Kingsclere Estate’s “Pitch Up!” initiative expands into Scotland Read More »
A new national park in Scotland must prioritise agriculture October 18, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Landscape, Natural capital, Policy A new national park in Scotland must prioritise agriculture Read More »
Pasture for Life case study: Bella Lowes and Mill Barton Farm October 17, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Society Pasture for Life case study: Bella Lowes and Mill Barton Farm Read More »
Raising rural women’s voices in Sierra Leone October 17, 2023 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Food system, Human behaviour, Society Raising rural women’s voices in Sierra Leone Read More »
Harper Adams professor to guide £1.5 million sustainability programme for ABP October 17, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Security Harper Adams professor to guide £1.5 million sustainability programme for ABP Read More »
Call for Bluetongue Vigilance October 17, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy Call for Bluetongue Vigilance Read More »
Diageo announces regen ag programmes across Scotch whisky and tequila October 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming Diageo announces regen ag programmes across Scotch whisky and tequila Read More »
Global impact of disasters on agriculture costs $14.5m per hour October 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Health, Policy, Security Global impact of disasters on agriculture costs $14.5m per hour Read More »
Scottish ministers raise concerns over possible UK-USA trade deal October 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy, Security Scottish ministers raise concerns over possible UK-USA trade deal Read More »
Waitrose and Tesco listing for Matthews Cotswold Flour October 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming Waitrose and Tesco listing for Matthews Cotswold Flour Read More »
Can CRISPR help cut methane emissions from cows? October 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation Can CRISPR help cut methane emissions from cows? Read More »
Welsh Government delays plans to reduce nitrogen use October 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regulation Welsh Government delays plans to reduce nitrogen use Read More »
Gene editing could help tackle spread of bird flu October 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Innovation, Security Gene editing could help tackle spread of bird flu Read More »
Waitrose to power its tractors with cow manure on Leckford Estate farm October 11, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Innovation, Investment Waitrose to power its tractors with cow manure on Leckford Estate farm Read More »
Extensive flooding hits Scottish farms October 11, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Security, Water Extensive flooding hits Scottish farms Read More »
Red Tractor’s voluntary environment module available from next April October 11, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regulation, Society Red Tractor’s voluntary environment module available from next April Read More »
Funding to help improve safety on Welsh farms October 9, 2023 / Farming / Health, Investment, Policy Funding to help improve safety on Welsh farms Read More »
Octopus farming: Just another extractive industry? October 9, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Ocean Octopus farming: Just another extractive industry? Read More »
European polling shows that citizens oppose the use of pesticides October 6, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Food system, Health, Soil, Water European polling shows that citizens oppose the use of pesticides Read More »
Full short-term ban on glyphosate could be counterproductive October 6, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Policy, Soil, Water Full short-term ban on glyphosate could be counterproductive Read More »
90% of food and agri companies failing on farm sustainability and healthy food October 6, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Health, Natural capital, Security 90% of food and agri companies failing on farm sustainability and healthy food Read More »
Hedges should be “tall, short, fat wide and unruly” October 6, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Hedges should be “tall, short, fat wide and unruly” Read More »
Pasture for Life launches Farm for the Future programme October 5, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Regenerative farming Pasture for Life launches Farm for the Future programme Read More »
Cow burps are a red herring, it’s methane from slurry that matters October 5, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, GWP*, Policy, Regenerative farming Cow burps are a red herring, it’s methane from slurry that matters Read More »
New global framework for regenerative agriculture practices October 4, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security New global framework for regenerative agriculture practices Read More »
Global call for sustainable livestock transformation October 3, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Security Global call for sustainable livestock transformation Read More »
Scottish Agriculture Bill is welcome step forward October 3, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Society Scottish Agriculture Bill is welcome step forward Read More »
Scotland: Landmark legislation to support sustainable farming October 2, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy Scotland: Landmark legislation to support sustainable farming Read More »
8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Closing statements September 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil 8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Closing statements Read More »
Livestock farmers trial satellite tech to save costs and boost resilience September 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming Livestock farmers trial satellite tech to save costs and boost resilience Read More »
Criminal complaint against Bayer for concealing glyphosate risks September 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Policy, Soil Criminal complaint against Bayer for concealing glyphosate risks Read More »
Thousands demand more government support for England’s upland farms September 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Security Thousands demand more government support for England’s upland farms Read More »
8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Marcus responds September 28, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil 8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Marcus responds Read More »
Global conference on sustainable agricultural mechanisation September 28, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Innovation, Security Global conference on sustainable agricultural mechanisation Read More »
8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Attila responds September 27, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil 8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Attila responds Read More »
8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Marcus responds September 26, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil 8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Marcus responds Read More »
8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Attila opens September 25, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil 8.9 Debate: Regen and glyphosate – Attila opens Read More »
In memory of Richard Young, 1950-2023 September 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil In memory of Richard Young, 1950-2023 Read More »
AHDB welcomes new science supporting GWP* September 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, GWP*, Policy, Regenerative farming AHDB welcomes new science supporting GWP* Read More »
Regenerative farming is at a crossroads September 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil Regenerative farming is at a crossroads Read More »
Applications start for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 September 19, 2023 / Farming / Food system, Policy Applications start for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 Read More »
Savills take a deep dive into British wine September 19, 2023 / Farming / Food, Innovation, Investment, Landscape Savills take a deep dive into British wine Read More »
Secretary of State is “wrong” to say regen farming needs glyphosate September 18, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Soil, Water Secretary of State is “wrong” to say regen farming needs glyphosate Read More »
Announcement on small abattoirs may be a “glimmer of hope” September 15, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming Announcement on small abattoirs may be a “glimmer of hope” Read More »
Agroecology-Transect will share ground-breaking research into nature friendly farming September 15, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil Agroecology-Transect will share ground-breaking research into nature friendly farming Read More »
New Zealand farmers need science-led methane review September 15, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, GWP*, Policy, Regulation New Zealand farmers need science-led methane review Read More »
Pilot project to turn cocoa shells into low carbon fertiliser September 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Regenerative farming Pilot project to turn cocoa shells into low carbon fertiliser Read More »
Landmark study shows that farms with high natural capital are more profitable September 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Soil, Water Landmark study shows that farms with high natural capital are more profitable Read More »
Vietnam embarks on agroecological transformation September 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Vietnam embarks on agroecological transformation Read More »
Farmed seaweed markets could reach $11.8bn by 2030 September 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Natural capital, Ocean Farmed seaweed markets could reach $11.8bn by 2030 Read More »
New body to tackle multi-million pound potato problem September 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Innovation New body to tackle multi-million pound potato problem Read More »
Ecological threats to food and agriculture are fuelling terrorism September 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Security, Society Ecological threats to food and agriculture are fuelling terrorism Read More »
Recoupling livestock and feed production creates natural ceiling for numbers September 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming Recoupling livestock and feed production creates natural ceiling for numbers Read More »
NFU tells ministers: “Do the right thing over farm payment delays” September 8, 2023 / Farming / Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regulation NFU tells ministers: “Do the right thing over farm payment delays” Read More »
Nature more nitrogen-sensitive than previously thought September 7, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Innovation, Natural capital Nature more nitrogen-sensitive than previously thought Read More »
Crofters and farmers work together on Scottish regenerative transition September 7, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Society Crofters and farmers work together on Scottish regenerative transition Read More »
Sainsbury’s dairy farmers to be paid more for their milk September 7, 2023 / Farming / Dairy, Food system Sainsbury’s dairy farmers to be paid more for their milk Read More »
Britain’s first Agroforestry Show begins today September 6, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Regenerative farming Britain’s first Agroforestry Show begins today Read More »
Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation September 6, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Energy, Investment, Policy Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation Read More »
Major reforms essential for poultry industry to address bird flu September 5, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy, Security Major reforms essential for poultry industry to address bird flu Read More »
Public consulted over green hydrogen powered farm September 4, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Innovation, Investment Public consulted over green hydrogen powered farm Read More »
Sweeping reforms expected when Scottish Land Reform bill is published September 4, 2023 / Farming / Farming, Food, Forestry, Investment, Natural capital, Policy, Society Sweeping reforms expected when Scottish Land Reform bill is published Read More »
Bringing diverse grains to a mass market September 1, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Bringing diverse grains to a mass market Read More »
No impact assessment took place before decision to end Glastir September 1, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming No impact assessment took place before decision to end Glastir Read More »
Vertical farm secures Red Tractor and Global GAP accreditations August 31, 2023 / Farming / Energy, Food system, Innovation, Investment Vertical farm secures Red Tractor and Global GAP accreditations Read More »
Morrisons open beef supply chain to dairy farmers in Arla scheme August 31, 2023 / Farming / Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Investment Morrisons open beef supply chain to dairy farmers in Arla scheme Read More »
Sunflower oil could combat water loss in plants August 31, 2023 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Innovation, Security, Water Sunflower oil could combat water loss in plants Read More »
Majority of farming industry believes regen and agri-tech can work together August 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Investment, Regenerative farming Majority of farming industry believes regen and agri-tech can work together Read More »
Can artificial intelligence improve farm animal welfare? August 29, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Investment Can artificial intelligence improve farm animal welfare? Read More »
Rural crime soaring as organised gangs target farms August 25, 2023 / Farming / Food system, Investment, Security, Society Rural crime soaring as organised gangs target farms Read More »
Welsh Government confirms organic funding will end in December August 25, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Policy, Regenerative farming Welsh Government confirms organic funding will end in December Read More »
Minister visits Bethesda’s award-winning ewe’s milk dairy August 23, 2023 / Farming / Dairy, Food, Innovation, Policy Minister visits Bethesda’s award-winning ewe’s milk dairy Read More »
Testing aims to reduce impact of ammonia emissions from livestock August 23, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Innovation, Investment, Natural capital Testing aims to reduce impact of ammonia emissions from livestock Read More »
State-wide Indian study shows agroecology improves yields, livelihoods and health August 23, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security State-wide Indian study shows agroecology improves yields, livelihoods and health Read More »
Regenerative farming doesn’t vilify conventional systems August 22, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil, Water Regenerative farming doesn’t vilify conventional systems Read More »
Wales Agriculture Act comes into force August 18, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy Wales Agriculture Act comes into force Read More »
Nearly one in ten dairy farmers likely to stop producing milk by 2025 August 18, 2023 / Farming / Dairy, Farming, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy Nearly one in ten dairy farmers likely to stop producing milk by 2025 Read More »
Low-tech sludge solution for reducing antimicrobial resistance August 18, 2023 / Farming / Energy, Farm animal health & welfare, Health, Innovation, Security Low-tech sludge solution for reducing antimicrobial resistance Read More »
PepsiCo and Walmart to support regen across 2m acres of farmland August 17, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Investment, Regenerative farming PepsiCo and Walmart to support regen across 2m acres of farmland Read More »