Government announces first steps to reform water sector July 12, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Nature, Regulation, Society, Water […] Government announces first steps to reform water sector Read More »
Elephants have names for each other like people do July 12, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Innovation, Nature, Security, Society Elephants have names for each other like people do Read More »
First Milk urges science-led approach to grass-based agriculture July 11, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil First Milk urges science-led approach to grass-based agriculture Read More »
Action needed to fully implement UK’s nature-based markets July 11, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Policy, Society, Water Action needed to fully implement UK’s nature-based markets Read More »
Research reveals entrepreneurial spirit of UK farmers July 10, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Investment, Landscape, Natural capital Research reveals entrepreneurial spirit of UK farmers Read More »
Climate Bonds sets out proposals for UK leadership in sustainable finance July 10, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Investment, Nature, Policy, Trade Climate Bonds sets out proposals for UK leadership in sustainable finance Read More »
Aldi’s poultry stocking density pledge important, but breed matters too July 9, 2024 / Farming / Business, Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Food system, Human behaviour, Society Aldi’s poultry stocking density pledge important, but breed matters too Read More »
Lanpro welcomes change of approach to planning and development July 9, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Forestry, Policy, Society Lanpro welcomes change of approach to planning and development Read More »
NSA says Labour must act to secure rural confidence July 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Natural capital, Policy, Society NSA says Labour must act to secure rural confidence Read More »
UNESCO raises global alarm on the rapid degradation of soils July 8, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil UNESCO raises global alarm on the rapid degradation of soils Read More »
Landslide victory allows Labour to ‘begin the work of national renewal’ July 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food, Food system, Health, Natural capital, Policy, Security, Trade Landslide victory allows Labour to ‘begin the work of national renewal’ Read More »
Groundswell visitors say regen farming should become new normal July 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Business, Climate & carbon, Food, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Groundswell visitors say regen farming should become new normal Read More »
Natcap secures $10m to bring nature into business decision-making July 4, 2024 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security Natcap secures $10m to bring nature into business decision-making Read More »
Local markets key to tackling global hunger crisis July 3, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security, Society, Soil Local markets key to tackling global hunger crisis Read More »
Roots So Deep showcases hooves and soil as climate solution July 3, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Business, Climate & carbon, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil Roots So Deep showcases hooves and soil as climate solution Read More »
Why Denmark’s cow carbon tax is deeply misguided July 3, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil Why Denmark’s cow carbon tax is deeply misguided Read More »
Scottish Government must ‘work positively with land managers to address climate change’ July 2, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil Scottish Government must ‘work positively with land managers to address climate change’ Read More »
Arla: Danish cow tax shouldn’t apply to ‘farmers working to reduce emissions’ July 2, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Food system, Policy Arla: Danish cow tax shouldn’t apply to ‘farmers working to reduce emissions’ Read More »
Regen farmers push back at Denmark’s ‘demonising’ tax on cattle June 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Regen farmers push back at Denmark’s ‘demonising’ tax on cattle Read More »
Farmer knowledge at centre of new regen dairy training course June 27, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food, Innovation, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Farmer knowledge at centre of new regen dairy training course Read More »
Double British fruit and veg to fix diets and tackle nature crisis June 27, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Health, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Double British fruit and veg to fix diets and tackle nature crisis Read More »
Exclusive: Author, Paul Brannen, explains why he wrote Timber! June 26, 2024 / Forestry / Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Natural capital, Policy, Security, Society, Trade Exclusive: Author, Paul Brannen, explains why he wrote Timber! Read More »
Soil carbon of Irish farms is very high compared to EU soils June 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Security, Soil Soil carbon of Irish farms is very high compared to EU soils Read More »
Exclusive: Soil bacteria found to behave like migrating herds and flocking birds June 25, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Soil Exclusive: Soil bacteria found to behave like migrating herds and flocking birds Read More »
High levels of woodland creation recorded in Scotland June 25, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Natural capital, Policy, Security High levels of woodland creation recorded in Scotland Read More »
Soil moisture study opens door for satellite remote sensing June 21, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security, Soil Soil moisture study opens door for satellite remote sensing Read More »
Farm slurry and fertilisers drive continuing rise in nitrous oxide emissions June 21, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Soil, Water Farm slurry and fertilisers drive continuing rise in nitrous oxide emissions Read More »
Soil fauna fundamentally alters carbon storage potential June 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Soil Soil fauna fundamentally alters carbon storage potential Read More »
Nature’s ‘voice’ now central to Usk Catchment Partnership work June 20, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food, Human behaviour, Nature, Soil, Water Nature’s ‘voice’ now central to Usk Catchment Partnership work Read More »
Report shares farmer perspectives on large carnivore reintroductions June 19, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Society Report shares farmer perspectives on large carnivore reintroductions Read More »
Earth’s oldest termite mounds are ancient carbon reservoirs June 18, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Innovation, Nature, Soil Earth’s oldest termite mounds are ancient carbon reservoirs Read More »
Final green light given to EU Nature Restoration Law June 18, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food, Forestry, Ocean, Policy, Security, Water Final green light given to EU Nature Restoration Law Read More »
Moorland management has ‘key role’ to play in delivering for nature June 17, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Nature, Policy, Soil, Water Moorland management has ‘key role’ to play in delivering for nature Read More »
FAO showcases down to earth solutions for regenerating desert June 17, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Policy, Soil, Water FAO showcases down to earth solutions for regenerating desert Read More »
Labour “will make the UK the green finance capital of the world” June 14, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food, Food system, Investment, Nature, Society Labour “will make the UK the green finance capital of the world” Read More »
Pollution and compaction pose severe threats to European soil health June 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil Pollution and compaction pose severe threats to European soil health Read More »
Rainforest wildlife under threat as below-canopy temperatures rise June 13, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Nature, Policy, Security Rainforest wildlife under threat as below-canopy temperatures rise Read More »
The Greens say, “Our food system is failing” and would triple funding for farmers June 13, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security, Society The Greens say, “Our food system is failing” and would triple funding for farmers Read More »
Gresham House raises £50m from South Yorkshire Pensions Authority for forestry strategy June 13, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Investment, Security, Society Gresham House raises £50m from South Yorkshire Pensions Authority for forestry strategy Read More »
Investing in nature could deliver 20 times return on investment June 12, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Policy, Security Investing in nature could deliver 20 times return on investment Read More »
Conservatives will build on food, farming and nature achievements June 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Society Conservatives will build on food, farming and nature achievements Read More »
Lib Dems promise £1 billion extra for farmers June 11, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Society Lib Dems promise £1 billion extra for farmers Read More »
NZ: Research exposes farmers’ emotional responses to M. bovis eradication June 11, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society NZ: Research exposes farmers’ emotional responses to M. bovis eradication Read More »
Bird flu in cows can be spread though milking process June 10, 2024 / Food / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Innovation, Policy, Security, Society Bird flu in cows can be spread though milking process Read More »
Planning reform could sway 70% of rural vote June 10, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Forestry, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Planning reform could sway 70% of rural vote Read More »
Climate change alters forest soil invertebrate populations June 7, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Health, Innovation, Natural capital, Nature, Soil Climate change alters forest soil invertebrate populations Read More »
Regeneration essential to stop Australia’s soil becoming net CO2 emitter June 7, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil Regeneration essential to stop Australia’s soil becoming net CO2 emitter Read More »
BNG 2024: Is it a positive force for nature recovery? June 6, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Forestry, Innovation, Nature, Security, Society, Trade BNG 2024: Is it a positive force for nature recovery? Read More »
Prof. John Gilliland: “Baselining will be your friend” June 6, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Soil, Water Prof. John Gilliland: “Baselining will be your friend” Read More »
Main parties to go head-to-head on plans to recover nature June 5, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Nature, Regenerative farming Main parties to go head-to-head on plans to recover nature Read More »
Calls for biodiversity assessments before reintroduction of Eurasian Lynx June 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Farming, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Society Calls for biodiversity assessments before reintroduction of Eurasian Lynx Read More »
Cell grazing supports double the livestock of set stocking June 4, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Soil Cell grazing supports double the livestock of set stocking Read More »
Farmer group to restore precious chalk streams June 4, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Society, Water Farmer group to restore precious chalk streams Read More »
New scheme aims to manage data for EU forest value chain June 3, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Natural capital, Policy, Security New scheme aims to manage data for EU forest value chain Read More »
Photography study reveals nature recovery June 3, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Nature, Security Photography study reveals nature recovery Read More »
Better production practices key to minimising impact of vegetable oils May 31, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Nature, Security Better production practices key to minimising impact of vegetable oils Read More »
What do agroecological farmers think about agritech? May 31, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Society, Soil What do agroecological farmers think about agritech? Read More »
Land reform ‘gambling’ with communities and environmental investment May 30, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Nature, Society Land reform ‘gambling’ with communities and environmental investment Read More »
New Science Based Targets Network validation host announced May 30, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Innovation, Nature, Trade New Science Based Targets Network validation host announced Read More »
Half of mangroves at risk of collapse May 29, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food, Nature, Ocean, Society Half of mangroves at risk of collapse Read More »
AI may play a crucial role in tackling biodiversity crisis May 29, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Forestry, Innovation, Nature, Security, Society AI may play a crucial role in tackling biodiversity crisis Read More »
South Downs National Park announces green finance scheme May 28, 2024 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Natural capital, Nature, Regenerative farming South Downs National Park announces green finance scheme Read More »
‘Globally rare’ chalk stream in the Norfolk Broads restored May 28, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Nature, Regenerative farming, Soil, Water ‘Globally rare’ chalk stream in the Norfolk Broads restored Read More »
Ancient trees safeguarded by National Nature Reserve expansion May 24, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Landscape, Nature, Policy, Society Ancient trees safeguarded by National Nature Reserve expansion Read More »
Roots are a key to drought-resistant maize May 24, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Energy, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil Roots are a key to drought-resistant maize Read More »
Rayner sets out Labour’s plan for next generation of New Towns May 23, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Human behaviour, Nature, Policy, Society Rayner sets out Labour’s plan for next generation of New Towns Read More »
England’s largest temperate rainforest declared National Nature Reserve May 23, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Health, Nature, Policy England’s largest temperate rainforest declared National Nature Reserve Read More »
UK general election called for July 4th May 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Forestry, Health, Investment, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Society UK general election called for July 4th Read More »
Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer published May 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Forestry, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer published Read More »
Biomass crop research aims to boost rural economy May 22, 2024 / Forestry / Climate & carbon, Energy, Farming, Fibre, Innovation, Regenerative farming Biomass crop research aims to boost rural economy Read More »
Farmers squeezed globally by natural capital markets May 21, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Security Farmers squeezed globally by natural capital markets Read More »
Risks to the effectiveness of biodiversity net gain scheme May 20, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming, Trade Risks to the effectiveness of biodiversity net gain scheme Read More »
New law banning routine antibiotics flawed by major weaknesses May 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Nature, Policy New law banning routine antibiotics flawed by major weaknesses Read More »
UK moves closer to high-integrity marine natural capital markets May 17, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Nature, Ocean, Society UK moves closer to high-integrity marine natural capital markets Read More »
Has UK government chosen the right indicators of food security? May 17, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil Has UK government chosen the right indicators of food security? Read More »
Scientific review of farm sustainability recognises farmer knowledge May 17, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Trade Scientific review of farm sustainability recognises farmer knowledge Read More »
“We have over-complicated farming so much” May 16, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Forestry, Natural capital, Regenerative farming “We have over-complicated farming so much” Read More »
Integrated crop-livestock systems have a higher biodiversity May 16, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Security, Soil Integrated crop-livestock systems have a higher biodiversity Read More »
Farm to Fork Summit: food security means nature-friendly farming and healthy diets May 15, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Farm to Fork Summit: food security means nature-friendly farming and healthy diets Read More »
Study finds antimicrobial resistance in soils Scotland-wide May 15, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Health, Innovation, Society, Soil Study finds antimicrobial resistance in soils Scotland-wide Read More »
“We drilled beans when our neighbour’s farm was covered in water” May 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Water “We drilled beans when our neighbour’s farm was covered in water” Read More »
Civil society unites to call for ambitious action on food and farming May 14, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Security, Society Civil society unites to call for ambitious action on food and farming Read More »
Farmers tap organic market in Scotland, while overall UK progress stalls May 13, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Trade Farmers tap organic market in Scotland, while overall UK progress stalls Read More »
Pests and pathogens targeted with new funding for national tree health lab May 13, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Natural capital, Policy, Security Pests and pathogens targeted with new funding for national tree health lab Read More »
Thousands of SW homes enabled by Nutrient Mitigation Scheme May 10, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Nature, Ocean, Society, Water Thousands of SW homes enabled by Nutrient Mitigation Scheme Read More »
Venture capital investment is an important tool to scale regen ag May 10, 2024 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Society Venture capital investment is an important tool to scale regen ag Read More »
DeSantis’ lab-grown meat ban not just populist politics May 9, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security DeSantis’ lab-grown meat ban not just populist politics Read More »
Building evidence for river woodland restoration initiatives May 9, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Nature, Water Building evidence for river woodland restoration initiatives Read More »
800,000 ‘speed-bumps’ to protect peat on Kinder Scout May 8, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Investment, Landscape, Policy, Society 800,000 ‘speed-bumps’ to protect peat on Kinder Scout Read More »
Low-intensity grazing is better for biodiversity but challenging for land users May 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming Low-intensity grazing is better for biodiversity but challenging for land users Read More »