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 »
Beans and pulses can transform school meals February 13, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Regenerative farming, Society Beans and pulses can transform school meals Read More »
Scotland: Yousaf to continue 70 per cent direct funding, dependent on greening February 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Scotland: Yousaf to continue 70 per cent direct funding, dependent on greening Read More »
Fluke control & prevention, beyond testing & treatment February 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Regenerative farming Fluke control & prevention, beyond testing & treatment Read More »
Wood-based construction can reduce emissions and store carbon long-term February 9, 2024 / Forestry / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Natural capital, Policy, Trade Wood-based construction can reduce emissions and store carbon long-term Read More »
“Hidden” record of UK’s historic biodiversity to be digitised February 9, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Society “Hidden” record of UK’s historic biodiversity to be digitised Read More »
UK-wide exhibition spotlights regenerative food producers February 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Forestry, Regenerative farming, Society UK-wide exhibition spotlights regenerative food producers Read More »
Taking aquatic animal welfare seriously February 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Ocean, Water Taking aquatic animal welfare seriously Read More »
Peatland ‘time capsule’ reveals prehistoric woodland habitat February 7, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Nature, Society, Soil Peatland ‘time capsule’ reveals prehistoric woodland habitat Read More »
Cairngorms awarded £10.7 million to become first net zero UK National Park February 7, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Landscape, Policy, Regenerative farming Cairngorms awarded £10.7 million to become first net zero UK National Park Read More »
Traceability markers to deliver transparency in recycled cotton supply chain February 6, 2024 / Fibre / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fashion, Innovation, Natural capital, Society Traceability markers to deliver transparency in recycled cotton supply chain Read More »
Study shows how land management can improve water security in Africa February 6, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil, Water Study shows how land management can improve water security in Africa Read More »
Downforce Technologies gains international certification for carbon monitoring and removal February 5, 2024 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Security Downforce Technologies gains international certification for carbon monitoring and removal Read More »
SLM Partners spearheading innovation in nature-based carbon credits February 5, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Nature, Policy SLM Partners spearheading innovation in nature-based carbon credits Read More »
Study uncovers major hidden human-driven bird extinctions February 2, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Nature, Society Study uncovers major hidden human-driven bird extinctions Read More »
SBTi doubles corporate climate validations in a year February 2, 2024 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Human behaviour, Innovation, Investment, Nature, Policy SBTi doubles corporate climate validations in a year Read More »
High-tech aerial mapping reveals England’s hedgerow landscape January 31, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming High-tech aerial mapping reveals England’s hedgerow landscape Read More »
Nature recovery to be accelerated on land and at sea January 31, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Nature, Ocean, Policy Nature recovery to be accelerated on land and at sea Read More »
Soil Association pushes back against criticism of organic salmon January 31, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Nature, Ocean Soil Association pushes back against criticism of organic salmon Read More »
Farming risks being “lured” by far-right rhetoric January 31, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security Farming risks being “lured” by far-right rhetoric Read More »
Economists calculate multi-trillion dollar opportunity to fix global food system January 30, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Investment, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security Economists calculate multi-trillion dollar opportunity to fix global food system Read More »
Red Sea shipping crisis having a “dramatic” impact, warns UN logistics chief January 30, 2024 / Food / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Red Sea shipping crisis having a “dramatic” impact, warns UN logistics chief Read More »
AFSA launches 21 seed case studies from 10 African nations January 29, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Society AFSA launches 21 seed case studies from 10 African nations Read More »
National Trust joins push for temperate rainforest revival in North Devon January 29, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Health, Investment, Nature, Security National Trust joins push for temperate rainforest revival in North Devon Read More »
Farmers aim to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure January 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Farmers aim to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure Read More »
Scottish Government publishes long-awaited Good Food Nation plans January 26, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Society Scottish Government publishes long-awaited Good Food Nation plans Read More »
NFU and AHDB to commission independent review of farm assurance January 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society NFU and AHDB to commission independent review of farm assurance Read More »
Four-point plan to back nature-friendly farming in Northern Ireland January 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Policy Four-point plan to back nature-friendly farming in Northern Ireland Read More »
Supermarkets accused of “acting like a cartel” January 24, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Supermarkets accused of “acting like a cartel” Read More »
BCBC hears that “Ecological security requires ecological efficiency” January 24, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Security BCBC hears that “Ecological security requires ecological efficiency” Read More »
“Treat soil as a precious resource” Blinken tells Davos leaders January 23, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil “Treat soil as a precious resource” Blinken tells Davos leaders Read More »
Farmers’ concerns about cultured meat go beyond the farm gate January 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Investment Farmers’ concerns about cultured meat go beyond the farm gate Read More »
Nuveen launches a new global timberland strategy January 22, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Forestry, Investment, Natural capital Nuveen launches a new global timberland strategy Read More »
NSA urges support for the farming community amongst concerning disease outbreaks January 22, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Society NSA urges support for the farming community amongst concerning disease outbreaks Read More »
Future Amoc collapse linked to Greenland ice loss could have “profound impacts” January 19, 2024 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security Future Amoc collapse linked to Greenland ice loss could have “profound impacts” Read More »
New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry January 19, 2024 / Fibre / Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Innovation, Natural capital, Security New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry Read More »
Gaza: Hostilities leave the entire population at risk of famine January 18, 2024 / Food / Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Security, Water Gaza: Hostilities leave the entire population at risk of famine Read More »
320 companies and financial institutions to start TNFD nature-related corporate reporting January 18, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Nature, Policy, Security 320 companies and financial institutions to start TNFD nature-related corporate reporting Read More »
AMP grazing “seeing drawdown of 12 tonnes of CO2e per hectare per year” January 17, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Regenerative farming, Roots, Soil AMP grazing “seeing drawdown of 12 tonnes of CO2e per hectare per year” Read More »
Hutton co-leads major research into national land use transformation January 17, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Innovation, Policy Hutton co-leads major research into national land use transformation Read More »
Research says human behavioural crisis at root of ecological breakdown January 16, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy, Security Research says human behavioural crisis at root of ecological breakdown Read More »
Mangrove forests are ‘food baskets’ for coastal communities January 16, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Security, Society, Water Mangrove forests are ‘food baskets’ for coastal communities Read More »
AHDB announce first Roots to Resilience module January 15, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Soil AHDB announce first Roots to Resilience module Read More »
Research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities January 15, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities Read More »
Over half of adults want UK farmers to prioritise nature-friendly farming January 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Regenerative farming Over half of adults want UK farmers to prioritise nature-friendly farming Read More »
Report reveals large growth in Scottish land value January 12, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Landscape Report reveals large growth in Scottish land value Read More »
New Toolkit will empower farmers to assess nature market opportunities January 11, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Investment New Toolkit will empower farmers to assess nature market opportunities Read More »
Avian influenza detected in mammals in sub-Antarctica for the first time January 11, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Nature, Security Avian influenza detected in mammals in sub-Antarctica for the first time Read More »
Up to £25,000 for farmers affected by flooding January 10, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Policy, Water Up to £25,000 for farmers affected by flooding Read More »
Ombudsman opens inquiry on European Commission’s failure to act January 10, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Ombudsman opens inquiry on European Commission’s failure to act Read More »
Flexible approaches needed to bring new entrants into small farming businesses January 9, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Innovation, Investment, Security Flexible approaches needed to bring new entrants into small farming businesses Read More »
Mud snail DNA test could give answers to liver fluke risk in Welsh sheep flock January 9, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Regenerative farming Mud snail DNA test could give answers to liver fluke risk in Welsh sheep flock Read More »
Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish January 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish Read More »
Acceleration in number of LPAs requiring over 10% biodiversity net gain January 8, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Nature, Policy, Regulation Acceleration in number of LPAs requiring over 10% biodiversity net gain Read More »
Cash boost and new incentives for nature-friendly farming welcomed January 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Cash boost and new incentives for nature-friendly farming welcomed Read More »
First Milk farms revolutionising biodiversity and soil health assessment January 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming First Milk farms revolutionising biodiversity and soil health assessment Read More »
Last chance to respond to FSA consultation on GMOs in UK supply chains January 4, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Society Last chance to respond to FSA consultation on GMOs in UK supply chains Read More »
Woodland regeneration increases by 25% at Highlands National Nature Reserve January 4, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Natural capital, Nature, Policy Woodland regeneration increases by 25% at Highlands National Nature Reserve Read More »
Why nature-based solutions are essential in the carbon market January 3, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security Why nature-based solutions are essential in the carbon market Read More »
Changes to Woodland Carbon Code threaten UK timber supplies January 3, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Security Changes to Woodland Carbon Code threaten UK timber supplies Read More »
SMI Agribusiness Task Force launches finance framework to make regenerative farming mainstream December 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Natural capital, Regenerative farming SMI Agribusiness Task Force launches finance framework to make regenerative farming mainstream Read More »
Commoning and pastoralism central to Dartmoor land management December 15, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food system, Landscape, Policy, Regenerative farming Commoning and pastoralism central to Dartmoor land management Read More »
Final consultation opens for Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme December 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Final consultation opens for Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme Read More »
New book explores connections between field, fork and fashion December 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fashion, Fibre, Food, Regenerative farming New book explores connections between field, fork and fashion Read More »
AIIB proposes defining nature as infrastructure December 13, 2023 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Natural capital, Nature, Security AIIB proposes defining nature as infrastructure Read More »
Unilever’s green claims come under Competition and Markets Authority scrutiny December 13, 2023 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Human behaviour, Policy, Regulation, Society Unilever’s green claims come under Competition and Markets Authority scrutiny Read More »
Alliance of Champions launched at COP28 to supercharge food system transformation December 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Alliance of Champions launched at COP28 to supercharge food system transformation Read More »
British Sugar fails to deliver on 3 year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids December 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society British Sugar fails to deliver on 3 year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids Read More »
Scottish Wildlife Trust criticised for leaving farmers out of nature-based agriculture proposals December 11, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Scottish Wildlife Trust criticised for leaving farmers out of nature-based agriculture proposals Read More »
Alarm bells ignored as Africa continues to face deepening food crisis December 11, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Security, Society Alarm bells ignored as Africa continues to face deepening food crisis Read More »
