Environment

From the editor: Clarity on water policy is needed

Environment

From the editor: Clarity on water policy is needed

This week from Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black

clock 30 July 2026 • 2 min read
Half of England now officially in drought – interactive map

Environment

Half of England now officially in drought – interactive map

A swathe of counties from Dorset to East Anglia have been officially declared in drought, as back-to-back heatwaves take their toll

clock 29 July 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: "Boosting nature and biodiversity is a choice made by farmers no matter what farming system they employ"

Environment

Opinion: "Boosting nature and biodiversity is a choice made by farmers no matter what farming system they employ"

Countryside Regeneration Trust tenant Tim Scott discusses where the true value of regenerative farming lies

clock 28 July 2026 • 2 min read
Letters: Wildfires – 'How much more of this 'head in the peat' attitude before common sense prevails?'

Environment

Letters: Wildfires – 'How much more of this 'head in the peat' attitude before common sense prevails?'

Farmers Guardian reader Adrian Thornton-Berry, emailed with his thoughts on the recent wildfires on peatlands in Wales

clock 28 July 2026 • 2 min read
Firefighters hospitalised in farm fertiliser store blaze

Environment

Firefighters hospitalised in farm fertiliser store blaze

Major incidents declared in Cairngorms and Essex as fires rage across the UK

clock 27 July 2026 • 2 min read
Biodiversity Net Gain rule changes ease planning for farm developments

Land and property

Biodiversity Net Gain rule changes ease planning for farm developments

Changes to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules coming into force on August 6 will remove a significant planning hurdle for many agricultural developments, according to H&H Land & Estates

clock 27 July 2026 • 2 min read
Nestle champions regenerative farming at Great Yorkshire Show

Environment

Nestle champions regenerative farming at Great Yorkshire Show

Visitors explored the importance of soil biodiversity through interactive games and a giant KitKat

clock 23 July 2026 • 4 min read
Food production at risk as extreme weather hampers water supply

Weather

Food production at risk as extreme weather hampers water supply

Farmers facing poor harvest returns as water companies impose usage bans

clock 22 July 2026 • 3 min read
Wildfires grip Wales as Scottish First Minister thanks emergency crews amid six-day Cairngorm blaze

Environment

Wildfires grip Wales as Scottish First Minister thanks emergency crews amid six-day Cairngorm blaze

FUW president calls for immediate action to preserve vital farmland

clock 21 July 2026 • 2 min read
Emergency crews battle blaze as wildfires spread across Cairngorms

Environment

Emergency crews battle blaze as wildfires spread across Cairngorms

Tourist area evacuated and roads closed as Scottish MP calls for end to SNP's 'flawed' muirburn licensing scheme

clock 16 July 2026 • 2 min read