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 »
Net zero requires an accelerated a shift towards wood construction September 11, 2023 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Forestry, Investment, Policy Net zero requires an accelerated a shift towards wood construction Read More »
Considerable change needed to stop nature loss in Scotland September 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy Considerable change needed to stop nature loss in Scotland Read More »
Government lifts de facto onshore wind ban September 8, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Farming, Investment, Policy, Security Government lifts de facto onshore wind ban Read More »
Minerva bond risk due to deforestation links September 8, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Investment, Security Minerva bond risk due to deforestation links Read More »
Invasive alien species pose major global threats to humanity September 7, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Landscape, Policy, Society Invasive alien species pose major global threats to humanity Read More »
Charities warn of triple failure on nature protection ahead of key vote September 7, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Security Charities warn of triple failure on nature protection ahead of key vote Read More »
Why voluntary carbon markets for nature are needed right now September 7, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Forestry, Investment, Policy Why voluntary carbon markets for nature are needed right now 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 »
“Urgent action” needed on unsustainable soil degradation September 6, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Soil “Urgent action” needed on unsustainable soil degradation Read More »
Harvesting flax and the future of linen fibre in Scotland September 6, 2023 / Fibre / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Regenerative farming, Security Harvesting flax and the future of linen fibre in Scotland Read More »
Helm: “We need a catchment system approach” to nutrient loading September 5, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Investment, Policy, Regulation, Water Helm: “We need a catchment system approach” to nutrient loading Read More »
2C of global warming could cause 1bn deaths September 5, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security, Society 2C of global warming could cause 1bn deaths Read More »
“Methane can’t be discussed without hydroxyl radicals” September 4, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming “Methane can’t be discussed without hydroxyl radicals” 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 »
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 »
FAIRR calls on G20 to repurpose agricultural subsidies in line with climate and nature September 1, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy, Society FAIRR calls on G20 to repurpose agricultural subsidies in line with climate and nature Read More »
Proposed changes to nutrient neutrality will weaken environmental protections September 1, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Policy, Regulation, Society, Water Proposed changes to nutrient neutrality will weaken environmental protections Read More »
Research shows fruit and vegetables prescriptions boost health August 31, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Research shows fruit and vegetables prescriptions boost health 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 »
Pitting food security against nature recovery is a dangerous distraction August 30, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security Pitting food security against nature recovery is a dangerous distraction Read More »
Revealed: Big conservation NGOs are majority governed by finance figures August 30, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Policy Revealed: Big conservation NGOs are majority governed by finance figures Read More »
Breaking: Gove to rip up nutrient neutrality August 29, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Investment, Policy, Regulation, Society Breaking: Gove to rip up nutrient neutrality 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 »
Research to investigate high carbon capture cropping August 29, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Fibre, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming Research to investigate high carbon capture cropping 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 »
Climate change is an ally of jihadists in Africa August 25, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security, Society Climate change is an ally of jihadists in Africa Read More »
Public funding alone cannot tackle Scotland’s nature crisis August 24, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy, Society Public funding alone cannot tackle Scotland’s nature crisis Read More »
Action plan needed to ensure “rapid delivery” of nutrient neutrality August 24, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Investment, Policy Action plan needed to ensure “rapid delivery” of nutrient neutrality Read More »
Fears over role of private finance in nature restoration August 23, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food, Investment, Society Fears over role of private finance in nature restoration 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 »
World Bank: “Liveable planet possible with more efficient use of natural resources” August 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food system, Investment, Policy World Bank: “Liveable planet possible with more efficient use of natural resources” Read More »
Scotland’s £65m nature restoration fund invites applications August 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Landscape, Policy, Regenerative farming Scotland’s £65m nature restoration fund invites applications Read More »
Opposition to gene-editing in Scotland is “ill-informed” August 18, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Security Opposition to gene-editing in Scotland is “ill-informed” Read More »
Harper Macleod LLP says “Scotland’s natural capital is an investment for the future” August 18, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Regenerative farming Harper Macleod LLP says “Scotland’s natural capital is an investment for the future” Read More »
What’s happened and what’s next for Biodiversity Net Gain? August 17, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Investment, Policy What’s happened and what’s next for Biodiversity Net Gain? Read More »
“Radical approach” needed to ensure fair sharing of Scotland’s land August 17, 2023 / Farming / Farming, Human behaviour, Landscape, Policy, Regulation “Radical approach” needed to ensure fair sharing of Scotland’s land Read More »
Environmental impact of fashion industry under scrutiny August 16, 2023 / Fibre / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Innovation, Security, Soil Environmental impact of fashion industry under scrutiny Read More »
New fund to boost community projects supporting growth and energy security August 16, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Farming, Investment, Policy, Security, Water New fund to boost community projects supporting growth and energy security Read More »
Fera launches £1m insect lab on York Biotech Campus August 15, 2023 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Security Fera launches £1m insect lab on York Biotech Campus Read More »
EU plans circular economy for textiles August 15, 2023 / Fibre / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Regulation EU plans circular economy for textiles Read More »
Study finds that more than half of Earth’s species live in the soil August 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil Study finds that more than half of Earth’s species live in the soil Read More »
Why we need nature-based solutions for nutrient neutrality August 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy, Water Why we need nature-based solutions for nutrient neutrality Read More »
New Harper Adams project to study peat farming August 10, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Innovation, Investment, Regenerative farming, Soil New Harper Adams project to study peat farming Read More »
WhatsApp voice notes unlocking farmer collaboration in Senegal August 10, 2023 / Farming / Food system, Human behaviour, Security, Soil, Water WhatsApp voice notes unlocking farmer collaboration in Senegal Read More »
The eerie silence of starvation “is deafening, it never leaves you” August 9, 2023 / Food / Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security The eerie silence of starvation “is deafening, it never leaves you” Read More »
EAC to investigate the role of natural capital in the green economy August 9, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Investment, Policy EAC to investigate the role of natural capital in the green economy Read More »
Navigating ELMS and net-zero agriculture August 8, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy Navigating ELMS and net-zero agriculture Read More »
What can eavesdropping on earthworms tell us about soil? July 20, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil What can eavesdropping on earthworms tell us about soil? Read More »
Indian farming’s regenerative water transformation July 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Water Indian farming’s regenerative water transformation Read More »
“Weak” National Adaptation Plan “falls far short” of protecting lives and livelihoods July 19, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming “Weak” National Adaptation Plan “falls far short” of protecting lives and livelihoods Read More »
Cumbria landscape programme will enhance England’s rarest habitats July 19, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming Cumbria landscape programme will enhance England’s rarest habitats Read More »
Risk of simultaneous harvest failures threaten global security July 18, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Risk of simultaneous harvest failures threaten global security Read More »
Human rights issues in seafood value chains pose major legal risk July 18, 2023 / Food / Food system, Human behaviour, Ocean, Policy Human rights issues in seafood value chains pose major legal risk Read More »
World farmers firmly reject lab-grown food July 17, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Investment, Regenerative farming, Security World farmers firmly reject lab-grown food Read More »
Major boost needed to reach 2030 water goals July 17, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Security, Water Major boost needed to reach 2030 water goals Read More »
Big Nature Impact Fund aims to boost England’s biodiversity July 14, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Security Big Nature Impact Fund aims to boost England’s biodiversity Read More »
Morrisons targets net zero with Downforce Technologies July 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil Morrisons targets net zero with Downforce Technologies Read More »
How finance can support a just transition in UK agriculture July 13, 2023 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Natural capital, Security How finance can support a just transition in UK agriculture Read More »
EU sets out first-ever soil law July 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil EU sets out first-ever soil law Read More »
Rural England’s 9.7 million people risk being left further behind July 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security Rural England’s 9.7 million people risk being left further behind Read More »
New regulations to promote fairness and transparency for dairy sector July 12, 2023 / Farming / Dairy, Food, Food system, Policy, Regulation New regulations to promote fairness and transparency for dairy sector Read More »
Natural England chair hits back at house builders July 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Landscape, Policy, Regulation Natural England chair hits back at house builders Read More »
Almost a fifth of all waste in England is illegally managed July 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Human behaviour, Policy, Regulation Almost a fifth of all waste in England is illegally managed Read More »
Bundestag approves method of production labelling July 10, 2023 / Food / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Regulation Bundestag approves method of production labelling Read More »
UK animal product exports to EU will soon need vet signed declarations July 10, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Policy, Regulation UK animal product exports to EU will soon need vet signed declarations Read More »
Brecon farmers partner with Welsh Water to deliver new way of working July 7, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security, Water Brecon farmers partner with Welsh Water to deliver new way of working Read More »
Project aims to restore forests in Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa industry July 7, 2023 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming Project aims to restore forests in Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa industry Read More »
Former UN chief scientist says cattle are “instrumental” to keeping temperatures below 1.5C July 6, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Security, Soil Former UN chief scientist says cattle are “instrumental” to keeping temperatures below 1.5C Read More »
Oxfam: There is more than enough food to feed the world July 6, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Myths, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Oxfam: There is more than enough food to feed the world Read More »
Financial models on climate risk inadequate and implausible July 5, 2023 / Investment / Climate & carbon, Farming, Natural capital, Policy, Security, Soil, Water Financial models on climate risk inadequate and implausible Read More »
Cattle ranching doesn’t have to destroy the Amazon rainforest July 5, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security Cattle ranching doesn’t have to destroy the Amazon rainforest Read More »
Ukraine conflict causing “multiple crisis” says ActionAid July 4, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Policy, Soil, Water Ukraine conflict causing “multiple crisis” says ActionAid Read More »
£5 million competition to scale up agricultural innovation July 4, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Policy, Regenerative farming £5 million competition to scale up agricultural innovation Read More »
New investment in peat helps to combat climate change July 3, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Soil New investment in peat helps to combat climate change Read More »
To restore coastal marine areas, we must work across multiple habitats together July 3, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Ocean, Water To restore coastal marine areas, we must work across multiple habitats together Read More »
Farmers lead research to revive Scotland’s lost linen industry June 30, 2023 / Fibre / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Regenerative farming Farmers lead research to revive Scotland’s lost linen industry Read More »
Farming robot to help care for plants and reduce chemical use June 30, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Investment, Regenerative farming, Soil Farming robot to help care for plants and reduce chemical use Read More »
Lord Deben: By 2030 UK annual emissions reduction must quadruple June 29, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil, Water Lord Deben: By 2030 UK annual emissions reduction must quadruple Read More »
US Inflation Reduction Act delivers historic USDA working lands investment June 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming US Inflation Reduction Act delivers historic USDA working lands investment Read More »
‘Big food’ control of food systems harming most vulnerable, new report warns June 28, 2023 / Food / Farming, Investment, Natural capital, Policy, Security, Water ‘Big food’ control of food systems harming most vulnerable, new report warns Read More »
Amendment to shut off money pipeline to deforestation rejected by UK government June 28, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Security Amendment to shut off money pipeline to deforestation rejected by UK government Read More »
First Wales Agriculture Bill gets the go-ahead June 27, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy First Wales Agriculture Bill gets the go-ahead Read More »
NatWest and WWF announce strategic partnership for agriculture June 27, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming NatWest and WWF announce strategic partnership for agriculture Read More »
Report finds up to 45% increase in commercial return for nature-friendly farms June 26, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil Report finds up to 45% increase in commercial return for nature-friendly farms Read More »
Study shows ecological tipping points could occur sooner than expected June 26, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Security Study shows ecological tipping points could occur sooner than expected Read More »
First Milk launches “Naturally Better Dairy Group” partnership with Yeo Valley June 23, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil First Milk launches “Naturally Better Dairy Group” partnership with Yeo Valley Read More »
Regenerative livestock “essential” for national security June 23, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil Regenerative livestock “essential” for national security Read More »
Grasslands are more reliable carbon sinks than trees June 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Regenerative farming, Soil Grasslands are more reliable carbon sinks than trees Read More »
The Terror Threat Posed by El Niño June 22, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security The Terror Threat Posed by El Niño Read More »