Environment

Despite the weather, Weetabix says collaborations have delivered valuable insights and laid the foundations to scale the production of less carbon-intensive wheat in the years ahead

From carbon storage and biodiversity, to animal welfare through providing shade, fodder and natural parasite control, the benefit of trees for farmers was a key topic at the conference

The impact of herbicides and the potential of agroforestry were in discussion at this year's Oxford Real Farming Conference. Mia Willemsen reports

Producing food for the nation feels like a vocation for so many UK farmers. But is their fundamental role as food growers being undermined by an overreliance to support the environment if it is the only way they can earn a profit?

Reporter Mia Willemsen says the conference was packed full of positivity and optimism

Farmers urged to share their views as union warns new rules could put agricultural businesses at risk

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) says there needs to be a balance between tackling energy security and the climate crisis, our need for food security and preserving biodiversity and natural habitats

Spirits are high at the Oxford Real Farming conference which kicked off today (January 8), as attendees began their morning with some light reflection and soulful singing

On the last day of 2025 thousands of people tipped the appeal to buy the historic estate in Northumberland over the £10m mark

Organisation says agroecology can 'support biodiversity, strengthens climate resilience, and improves public health outcomes'