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Scots NFU challenges BBC over need for balanced reporting
Perthshire farmer Martin Kennedy, commenting in his role as vice president of NFU Scotland, has urged the BBC nationally to…
Environment
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£2.5 million extra funding for farmers working together on environmental projects
A fourth national round of the popular Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opened on 5 August for applications. Groups of farmers…
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Peatland inquiry launched
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is to look into the state of peatland in England. 80% of UK…
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Cash incentive for landowners to restore UK peatland
OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers) have teamed up with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UK Peatland…
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British farmers leading the way in climate-friendly food
Farmers are striding forwards in their aspiration for net zero agriculture in Britain as they join industry leaders, scientists and…
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Collaboration is key to improving the nation’s flood resilience, says NFU
The recent flooding of 1,100 hectares of farmland in Lincolnshire, the equivalent to 1,300 football pitches, has highlighted the real…
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Thousands of farmers finally get paid for environmental work
NFU pressure over the past 18 months will finally see thousands of farmers receiving overdue payments for their environmental work.…
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New code to help farmers reduce ammonia in NI
A new guide to help farmers improve the environment by reducing ammonia emissions has been launched by the Department of…
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Energy boost for Scottish farm
A Scottish farm is taking a new approach to power that is boosting its egg production capability while lowering its…
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Environmental permit review for intensive pig and poultry farms
Farmers with intensive poultry or pig enterprises are being reminded that their Environmental Permits may soon need to be reviewed…