“Ruminant methane should not be seen as emissions to be mitigated” April 17, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming […] “Ruminant methane should not be seen as emissions to be mitigated” Read More »
Venison subsidy could help manage deer and deliver nature outcomes April 16, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Society Venison subsidy could help manage deer and deliver nature outcomes Read More »
Organic farms can have mixed effects on pesticide use April 16, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Organic farms can have mixed effects on pesticide use Read More »
Report shows extreme weather poses huge risk to farming in Wales April 15, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Report shows extreme weather poses huge risk to farming in Wales Read More »
Ontario lifts mass timber construction up to 18 Storeys April 15, 2024 / Forestry / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Innovation, Natural capital, Policy, Society Ontario lifts mass timber construction up to 18 Storeys Read More »
“Forgotten” food crops work wins Cozzarelli Prize April 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Security “Forgotten” food crops work wins Cozzarelli Prize Read More »
Frogs flourish in urban SuDS ponds April 12, 2024 / Natural Capital / Amenity, Biodiversity, Nature, Society, Water Frogs flourish in urban SuDS ponds Read More »
New landlord/tenant code of practice “a major step forward” April 11, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Human behaviour, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society New landlord/tenant code of practice “a major step forward” Read More »
£20m available in eighth Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction April 11, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Investment, Natural capital, Policy £20m available in eighth Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction Read More »
Government opens fund to support farmers affected by flooding April 10, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Policy, Society, Water Government opens fund to support farmers affected by flooding Read More »
Hemp licensing changes will help grow UK economy April 10, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Regulation Hemp licensing changes will help grow UK economy Read More »
Scottish ‘land rush’ shows signs of slowing down April 9, 2024 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Natural capital Scottish ‘land rush’ shows signs of slowing down Read More »
New national research project to focus on Essex saltmarsh April 9, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Nature, Ocean, Water New national research project to focus on Essex saltmarsh Read More »
Textiles and food packaging biggest source of PFAS in Yangtze River April 8, 2024 / Fibre / Biodiversity, Fashion, Nature, Society, Trade, Water Textiles and food packaging biggest source of PFAS in Yangtze River Read More »
Biodiversity Net Gain now extended to small sites April 8, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Nature, Policy, Society Biodiversity Net Gain now extended to small sites Read More »
Hotter, drier conditions limit forest recovery April 5, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Nature, Policy, Security Hotter, drier conditions limit forest recovery Read More »
Urgent need for new approach to combat global grassland degradation April 5, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Regenerative farming, Security Urgent need for new approach to combat global grassland degradation Read More »
Study highlights key influences on future wood supply April 4, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Investment, Natural capital, Policy, Security, Trade Study highlights key influences on future wood supply Read More »
New maps help decision-makers factor albedo into tree-planting strategies April 4, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Innovation, Investment, Nature, Security New maps help decision-makers factor albedo into tree-planting strategies Read More »
Keto diet improves outcomes for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder April 3, 2024 / Food / Farming, Health, Human behaviour, Innovation, Society Keto diet improves outcomes for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder Read More »
In-field crop diversity could deliver ecological resilience April 3, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Security In-field crop diversity could deliver ecological resilience Read More »
Research finds ten times more pests in insecticide-treated corn fields April 2, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Nature, Regenerative farming Research finds ten times more pests in insecticide-treated corn fields Read More »
Forestry principles to get carbon markets right April 2, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Security, Society Forestry principles to get carbon markets right Read More »
Royal London acquires 21,000 acres of farmland for natural capital plan March 28, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Nature, Regenerative farming, Society Royal London acquires 21,000 acres of farmland for natural capital plan Read More »
“Slurry pollution as damaging as sewage” March 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Policy, Society, Water “Slurry pollution as damaging as sewage” Read More »
BSI launches UK nature markets principles standard for consultation March 27, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming, Trade BSI launches UK nature markets principles standard for consultation Read More »
Grass-fed beef is healthier than beef from forage-based diets March 27, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Society Grass-fed beef is healthier than beef from forage-based diets Read More »
Government caps land area used for six key SFI payments March 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Government caps land area used for six key SFI payments Read More »
€30 million portfolio to accelerate and scale regenerative agriculture March 26, 2024 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming €30 million portfolio to accelerate and scale regenerative agriculture Read More »
Incentivise farmers to tackle river pollution, report says March 25, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Water Incentivise farmers to tackle river pollution, report says Read More »
Protecting Scottish lochs from climate change March 25, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Water Protecting Scottish lochs from climate change Read More »
Questions remain over England’s plan for improving soil health March 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Regenerative farming, Security Questions remain over England’s plan for improving soil health Read More »
“Where is the Land Use Framework?” asks EAC March 22, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Forestry, Policy, Security “Where is the Land Use Framework?” asks EAC Read More »
Blossom campaign blooms with a feast for the senses March 21, 2024 / Natural Capital / Amenity, Biodiversity, Nature, Society Blossom campaign blooms with a feast for the senses Read More »
Class-action-style claim takes on chicken giant, Avara March 20, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Nature, Policy, Society, Water Class-action-style claim takes on chicken giant, Avara Read More »
Pasturebird founder asks, “Are vegans stupid?” March 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Society Pasturebird founder asks, “Are vegans stupid?” Read More »
Forest and peatland scheme sows seed for net zero March 19, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Innovation, Nature, Society Forest and peatland scheme sows seed for net zero Read More »
Regenerative forestry offers chance to restore nature and deliver net zero March 18, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Health, Innovation, Natural capital, Nature, Regenerative farming, Security Regenerative forestry offers chance to restore nature and deliver net zero Read More »
Thousands of species set to benefit from new government funding March 18, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Nature, Policy, Water Thousands of species set to benefit from new government funding Read More »
Report focusses on unlocking finance for nature March 15, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Nature, Policy Report focusses on unlocking finance for nature Read More »
High yields in flax trials looking to revive Scotland’s linen industry March 15, 2024 / Fibre / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Innovation, Regenerative farming High yields in flax trials looking to revive Scotland’s linen industry Read More »
Adaptive grazing delivers optimal pathways for soil carbon sequestration March 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Soil Adaptive grazing delivers optimal pathways for soil carbon sequestration Read More »
Inclusion as a key goal in the transformation of food systems March 14, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Inclusion as a key goal in the transformation of food systems Read More »
Europe is not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks March 13, 2024 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Nature, Policy, Security Europe is not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks Read More »
Defra launches proposals to make food labelling clearer and fairer March 13, 2024 / Food / Farm animal health & welfare, Farming, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Regenerative farming Defra launches proposals to make food labelling clearer and fairer Read More »
Improving nutrient use and reducing nitrate and phosphate pollution in the Broads March 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Nature, Regenerative farming, Water Improving nutrient use and reducing nitrate and phosphate pollution in the Broads Read More »
New Lab calls for a transformation of the financial system to achieve just transition March 12, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming New Lab calls for a transformation of the financial system to achieve just transition Read More »
The world’s most prolific carbon-fixing enzyme is slowly getting better March 12, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Nature, Society The world’s most prolific carbon-fixing enzyme is slowly getting better Read More »
Updated carbon offsetting principles aim to combat greenwashing March 11, 2024 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Nature, Policy, Trade Updated carbon offsetting principles aim to combat greenwashing Read More »
Land-based education can help tackle ecological crisis March 11, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Nature Land-based education can help tackle ecological crisis Read More »
Farm Gate 100: They belong to this land: The Reindeer Chronicles March 8, 2024 / Farm Gate / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Nature, Policy Farm Gate 100: They belong to this land: The Reindeer Chronicles Read More »
Heat risk strategy needed to save human lives and future proof the economy March 8, 2024 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Forestry, Health, Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy, Security Heat risk strategy needed to save human lives and future proof the economy Read More »
No single stretch of river in England or NI in “good ecological health” March 8, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Nature, Policy, Water No single stretch of river in England or NI in “good ecological health” Read More »
White paper connects regenerative agriculture with nutrient density March 7, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Society White paper connects regenerative agriculture with nutrient density Read More »
“Cities, like feedlots, need to import food and water from afar” March 7, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Human behaviour, Regenerative farming, Society “Cities, like feedlots, need to import food and water from afar” Read More »
Major Scottish peatland restoration milestone reached March 6, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy, Soil Major Scottish peatland restoration milestone reached Read More »
Good soil management reduces the “high risk of conventional grazing” March 6, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Investment, Regenerative farming, Soil Good soil management reduces the “high risk of conventional grazing” Read More »
New paradigm in soil science shows vast potential for carbon storage March 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security New paradigm in soil science shows vast potential for carbon storage Read More »
River restoration key to saving Scotland’s disappearing salmon March 5, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Forestry, Nature, Water River restoration key to saving Scotland’s disappearing salmon Read More »
“Allow hedges as woodland and reward farmers for planting trees” says Holden March 4, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Human behaviour, Policy “Allow hedges as woodland and reward farmers for planting trees” says Holden Read More »
Hinkley Point C in “flagrant disregard for major fish kill potential” March 4, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Energy, Food system, Nature, Security, Water Hinkley Point C in “flagrant disregard for major fish kill potential” Read More »
Scottish Forestry rejects findings of Royal Society of Edinburgh tree report March 1, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Policy, Security, Trade Scottish Forestry rejects findings of Royal Society of Edinburgh tree report Read More »
NFFN Cymru unveils five-point plan for Welsh Government March 1, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming NFFN Cymru unveils five-point plan for Welsh Government Read More »
European Parliament votes to criminalise ecosystem destruction February 29, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Health, Innovation, Nature, Policy European Parliament votes to criminalise ecosystem destruction Read More »
NSA urges Welsh Government rethink amidst SFS turmoil February 29, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Investment, Policy NSA urges Welsh Government rethink amidst SFS turmoil Read More »
LEAF calls for the agri-food sector to unite to address the climate crisis February 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Society LEAF calls for the agri-food sector to unite to address the climate crisis Read More »
Welsh farmers will benefit from increasing tree cover February 27, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Welsh farmers will benefit from increasing tree cover Read More »
Non-native Sycamore is third most common British tree February 27, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Forestry, Innovation, Investment, Nature, Society Non-native Sycamore is third most common British tree Read More »
Purposing plants to combat extreme urban weather February 26, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Health, Human behaviour, Innovation, Nature, Society Purposing plants to combat extreme urban weather Read More »
NFFN launches practical guide to integrated pest management February 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Nature, Regenerative farming NFFN launches practical guide to integrated pest management Read More »
Expansion of UK Emissions Trading Scheme could turbocharge net zero trajectory February 26, 2024 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Forestry, Innovation, Investment, Policy, Security Expansion of UK Emissions Trading Scheme could turbocharge net zero trajectory Read More »
Liberal Democrats promise £1bn extra for English farmers February 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Policy, Security, Society Liberal Democrats promise £1bn extra for English farmers Read More »
“Embrace the canopy” – Wales’ Sustainable Farm Scheme February 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Regenerative farming “Embrace the canopy” – Wales’ Sustainable Farm Scheme Read More »
Welsh Government says “We are listening” February 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy, Society Welsh Government says “We are listening” Read More »
Call for “radical rethink” to reap benefits of UK organic market for farmers February 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Trade Call for “radical rethink” to reap benefits of UK organic market for farmers Read More »
Major project working to boost peat habitats and ecosystems February 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming Major project working to boost peat habitats and ecosystems Read More »
Prime Minister “needs to map a realistic future for farmers” February 21, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy Prime Minister “needs to map a realistic future for farmers” Read More »
“China and Brazil can lead harmonised criteria” for green agriculture February 21, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Investment, Natural capital, Policy “China and Brazil can lead harmonised criteria” for green agriculture Read More »
Nature Friendly Farming Network statement on farming protests February 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Security, Society Nature Friendly Farming Network statement on farming protests Read More »
Farm advisors and farmers set to benefit from new online sustainability module February 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming Farm advisors and farmers set to benefit from new online sustainability module Read More »
Highland estate to generate biodiversity credits with SLR and RePlanet February 19, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Investment, Nature, Regenerative farming Highland estate to generate biodiversity credits with SLR and RePlanet Read More »
“Massive inconsistency” in government’s approach to species-rich grassland February 19, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Nature, Policy “Massive inconsistency” in government’s approach to species-rich grassland Read More »
First Milk announces acquisition of BV Dairy February 16, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food, Investment, Regenerative farming, Society First Milk announces acquisition of BV Dairy Read More »
New King’s National Nature Reserve will protect wetland habitat February 16, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Nature, Ocean, Policy, Society, Water New King’s National Nature Reserve will protect wetland habitat Read More »
Rothamsted to explore role of soil microbiomes February 16, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Soil Rothamsted to explore role of soil microbiomes Read More »
Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive February 15, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive Read More »
Cost of living crisis causing loneliness epidemic for young people February 15, 2024 / Food / Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Cost of living crisis causing loneliness epidemic for young people Read More »
Study shows role of bird flu in widespread declines of UK seabirds February 14, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security Study shows role of bird flu in widespread declines of UK seabirds Read More »
A just farming transition is needed to “head off populist divisive politics” February 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming A just farming transition is needed to “head off populist divisive politics” Read More »
Labour pulls ahead in crucial battle for the countryside vote February 13, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Forestry, Policy, Society Labour pulls ahead in crucial battle for the countryside vote Read More »