Environment
Defra announces restoration of 3 more General Licences
Three new general licences allowing farmers to protect their stock and crops through the killing or taking of wild birds...
Environment
Agri-Business
New independent climate change inquiry launched in Scotland
A new independent climate change inquiry is to explore how a low carbon landscape can support a bright future for...
Agri-Business
LacPatrick Dairies fined for polluting waterway
The Northern Ireland division of LacPatrick Dairies has been fined £2,500 after a leak from its AD plant polluted a nearby...
Agri-Business
Welsh Government publishes response to Brexit and Our Land consultation
The Welsh Government has published its response to one of its biggest ever rural consultations, over proposals for a new...
Environment
NFU Cymru hosts net-zero agriculture workshop
NFU Cymru has outlined Welsh agriculture’s net-zero ambitions during a special workshop for academics and industry stakeholders. The event was attended...
Agri-Business
Report recognises white-tailed eagles predation of healthy sheep
A report by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has acknowledged the impact large wild birds can have on agricultural businesses. The...
Environment
CLA joins consortium building long-term approach to environmental policymaking
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has joined forces with a range of business, environmental, academic and professional groups...
Environment
Auditors to scrutinise EU contribution to biodiversity in farming
The European Court of Auditors has announced it will assess whether the EU’s agricultural policy does enough to help maintain...
Environment
Working for waders: Bringing wading birds back to Scottish farmland
Soil Association Scotland is inviting farmers and land managers to a free event at Threepwood Farm, Galashiels, on Thursday, June...
Agri-Business
Union calls for 'emergency measures' to tackle Wales' agricultural plastic backlog
The Farmers’ Union of Wales says emergency measures are needed to help farmers recycle the thousands of tonnes of bale...
Environment
Scottish Natural Heritage to launch consultation into General Licences
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced it will carry out a 12-week consultation into General Licences later this year. A General...
Environment
New code published to encourage NI farmers to reduce ammonia emissions
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published extensive guide into how the region’s farmers can...
Environment
New code published to encourage NI farmers to reduce ammonia emissions
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published extensive guide into how the region’s farmers can...
Environment
Fence post shortage causes delays to Environmental Farming Scheme
A shortage of suitable stock-proof fence posts has prevented some Northern Ireland Environmental Farming Scheme participants from meeting the programme’s...
Agri-Business
Technological opportunities to be discussed at monitor farm meeting
The next meeting of the Borders Monitor Farm in Scotland, to be held on Wednesday, May 22, will feature talks...
Environment
Application for ‘fracking exploration’ in border region lodged
A UK-based oil and gas company has applied for a new drilling licence which could lead to the fracking of...
Environment
Application for ‘fracking exploration’ in border region lodged
A UK-based oil and gas company has applied for a new drilling licence which could lead to the fracking of...
Environment
Farming for a better climate in Scotland
A new farmer-led initiative has been launched to drive low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming practices in Scotland. Under reforms to the...
