Environment

Leaf conference: Farmers are part of the climate change solution

Environment

Leaf conference: Farmers are part of the climate change solution

With a focus on the threat posed to the world by climate change, the Leaf conference heard more on what farmers are doing

clock 14 February 2025 • 3 min read
Nando's to audit suppliers over River Action pollution claims

Environment

Nando's to audit suppliers over River Action pollution claims

Campaign groups and celebrities accuse restaurant chain of 'killing our rivers'

clock 12 February 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Amy Jackson – "Novel technologies offer solutions we need... but what if that tech is unacceptable to consumers?"

Environment

Farming Matters: Amy Jackson – "Novel technologies offer solutions we need... but what if that tech is unacceptable to consumers?"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Amy Jackson, communications specialist in farming issues and crises

clock 08 February 2025 • 3 min read
More than 10% of agricultural land could be sacrificed for climate and environment plans

Politics

More than 10% of agricultural land could be sacrificed for climate and environment plans

The Defra Secretary will launch a consultation on a new strategic approach to managing land use in England today (January 31)

clock 31 January 2025 • 4 min read
Farming matters: Farshad Kazemian - "Regenuary - We have an opportunity to be a part of a growing movement that is pivotal in reshaping the future of food"

Sustainable Farming

Farming matters: Farshad Kazemian - "Regenuary - We have an opportunity to be a part of a growing movement that is pivotal in reshaping the future of food"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Chief executive and founder of the Ethical Butcher and the #Regenuary Campaign, Farshad Kazemian

clock 30 January 2025 • 3 min read
Pensioner wins 'landmark' case to halt Ed Miliband's solar 'revolution' on prime agricultural land

Farm Business

Pensioner wins 'landmark' case to halt Ed Miliband's solar 'revolution' on prime agricultural land

78-year-old retired scientist Chala Fiske has won a seven-year battle with Test Valley Borough Council to stop a solar farm from being built on farm land. She said the land would be better suited for agriculture than a solar development

clock 08 January 2025 • 4 min read
Farmers and landowners blast Defra's plans to scrap 2031 cut-off date for adding unrecorded rights of way as 'attack' on British countryside

Farm Business

Farmers and landowners blast Defra's plans to scrap 2031 cut-off date for adding unrecorded rights of way as 'attack' on British countryside

Does Britain need more rights of way to be added to the Definitive Map?

clock 06 January 2025 • 4 min read
Chris Packham makes 'desperate' plea for Jeremy Clarkson to take part in 'Veganuary'

Entertainment

Chris Packham makes 'desperate' plea for Jeremy Clarkson to take part in 'Veganuary'

Jeremy Clarkson could soon enjoy the 'delights' and 'joys' of a dinner with Chris Packham and tofu-butter curries if he becomes a vegan

clock 04 January 2025 • 2 min read
Calf genetically modified to 'burp less' and reduce dairy's greenhouse gas emissions

Farm Business

Calf genetically modified to 'burp less' and reduce dairy's greenhouse gas emissions

Could the future see more 'environmentally friendly cows' in the Uk?

clock 02 January 2025 • 3 min read
Defra scraps cut-off date for countryside path registration

Environment

Defra scraps cut-off date for countryside path registration

Countryside group calls move 'latest attack on farming'

clock 26 December 2024 • 2 min read