Agri-Business
Aberystwyth University land use project receives £6.25m
A project centred on land use involving academics from Aberystwyth University has received £6.25 million of funding from UK Research...
land use
Rural Life
French farmers protest over glyphosate and land use policies
Farm organisations in France have recently had farmers protesting the policies of the French government in relation to issues on...
Government
Agricultural land makes up 68% of England - Defra
The amount of agricultural land in England stands at 8.8 million hectares, or 68% of all land, according to new...
N.Ireland
Farmers in Wales need to ‘reduce’ livestock to reduce emissions – report
Reducing agricultural emissions will require a reduction in livestock in Wales, according to a new report published today (Tuesday, July...
Environment
Report recommends Land Use Analysis Taskforce for UK
A new report has recommended the establishment of a Land Use Analysis Taskforce to support decisions about how land in...
N.Ireland
Tree planting policy for NI described as ‘not fit for purpose’
One of Northern Ireland’s leading foresters has confirmed the positive potential of tree planting as a frontline response for agriculture,...
Rural Life
Land use change offers opportunity – but don’t lose control - CAAV
Farmers should beware losing control of their land use options amid conflicting demands for natural capital, public goods and food...
Environment
Global land area for grazing and fodder reduced by 191m hectares – FAO
Grassland and shrub-covered areas used to graze animals or as sources of fodder have declined by 191 million hectares over...
