Agri Politics
NSA calls for food production to be recognised as a public good
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for food production to be recognised as a public good and for a...
Agri Politics
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for food production to be recognised as a public good and for a...
Other
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has once again launched the Sustainable Agriculture Award with sponsors Wynnstay Group PLC....
Agri-Business
The Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society is seeking the county’s top “progressive farmers” for its Baron de Rutzen Award. Farmers must demonstrate...
Government
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a River Wye Action plan to “preserve” the river,...
N.Ireland
The establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Moredun Foundation, a leading farming...
Schemes
Last year (2023), saw the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) award more than £7 million to 517 rural businesses in Scotland....
N.Ireland
Developments in nanotechnology in agriculture can bring efficiency to water and fertiliser use, according to the findings of a recent...
Environment
Urgent action is needed for UK farming to be sustainable, a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research...
Government
Sustainable agriculture and food security were central topics during this week’s G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Hyderabad, India. Day two...
Environment
The UK government has announced that it is investing £3 million in the Global Fertiliser Challenge to develop more sustainable...
Agri-Business
Peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology can help in achieving sustainable agriculture and global food security, according to the...
World News
Environment Secretary George Eustice has confirmed that the UK will join the Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition (SPG), an international group...
Agri-Business
An international programme seeking start-ups with the potential to accelerate the agricultural industry’s transition to a net zero sector, was...
Agri-Business
To achieve international climate objectives and to keep 1.5°C of global warming within reach, engaging with agriculture is vital, according...
Agri-Business
Pharmaceutical company Bayer has announced it will invest €1.3 billion in its impact investment unit over the next three years,...