Environment

A successful crowdfunding campaign by the Small Robot Company has show interest in agritech is as strong as ever, but how can investors ensure they are making a difference on-farm? Cedric Porter reports.

Large-scale agriculture is essential to feed the world’s burgeoning mega-cities, but the food and farming industry must do more to be more open and sustainable.

NFU president Minette Batters has said her new top team’s priority will be to work on ‘getting Brexit right’.

A larger pot of £3.5 million has been committed to the ring-fenced fund shared between the levy boards in England, Scotland and Wales in the coming year.

Defra Secretary George Eustice defended the Government’s response to the flooding crisis after farmers told the NFU Conference ’inaction’ had put businesses in jeopardy.

Flood affected farmers have been encouraged to apply for funding following a sustained period of severe wet weather, which has left many facing mounting bills for damage.

Activism and misinformation about agriculture reported by the media is ‘number one’ on farmers’ lists of concerns and is contributing to mental health issues.

Prof Geoff Simm, director of the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security at The University of Edinburgh, speaks to Jez Fredenburgh. 

Storms Ciara and Dennis should act as a prompt for farmers to ensure they are adequately covered both for damage to the farm and the environment.

The NFU will publish a myth busting fact sheet about livestock and the environment to help farmers counteract misunderstanding and misinformation about the sector.