Environment
Rothamsted study confirms that spring is getting earlier
The first in-depth analysis into the seasonal timing of certain bird and insect behaviours, carried out by scientists at Rothamsted...
Environment
Environment
‘As many as one million’ calves lost in Nebraska flooding
There may be as many as one million calves lost in the US state of Nebraska, according to the country’s...
Environment
DAERA secures approval for renewal of nitrates derogation in NI
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has secured an approval from the EU for the renewal...
Environment
Metaldehyde reward scheme successfully improves water quality
A pioneering scheme aiming to minimise the risk of metaldehyde reaching watercourses, and therefore, reduce treatment costs, has seen over...
Environment
Farmer confidence drops as agri-environment schemes fail to deliver
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has expressed “deep concern” that confidence in agri-environment schemes amongst tenant farmers in England is...
Agri-Business
Sustainable intensification could be a ‘win-win’ for farmers and conservationists
A new study showing how British farms could produce more food while also supporting wildlife has been described as a “win-win”...
Environment
Eco star ambassadors to champion green action
Several leading environmentalists have pledged to champion and promote the Government’s Year of Green Action. UN Patron of the Oceans...
Environment
NSA raises concerns with Natural England about proposed eagle release
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is challenging proposals to release white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight, off the...
Environment
Gove unveils new 'Conservation Covenants' to protect nature
The first of the UK’s new Conservation Covenants to unleash a new wave of legal safeguards for England’s wildlife and...
Agri-Business
Antibiotics used for animal growth promotion by 45 countries
Although going in the right direction, farmers from 45 countries globally are still using antibiotics for growth promotion, according to...
Environment
Derry farmer prosecuted and fined for water pollution
A farmer from Magherafelt, Co. Derry, was today fined £750 for polluting part of the Moyola River with silage effluent....
Environment
Agricultural fertiliser under scrutiny in Government air pollution plans
Farming has yet again come under fire in a new Government set of ambitious long-term air pollution targets which go...
Environment
Scottish Government rows back on LFASS cuts
The Scottish Government has rowed back on its decision to cut LFASS payments by 60% in 2020. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus...
Environment
DAERA issues new Environmental Farming Scheme agreements
Farmers who have applied for the latest round of Northern Ireland’s Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) should keep an eye on...
Agri-Business
LEAF invites industry to help shape future of the marque
Linking Environment And Farming has opened a public consultation on its LEAF Marque Standard and is inviting its members and...
Agri-Business
NFFN calls on Gove to set minimum environmental standards for farming
The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is calling for the Government’s Agriculture Bill to set ambitious minimum standards in protecting...
Environment
New study shows reindeer’s body clocks don’t need daylight
If you ever thought that Santa would have a hard time herding and foddering reindeer in the total winter darkness...
Environment
AHDB updates measures to prevent spread of PCN
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published an updated set of regulations and recommendations for dealing with the...
