Farm Life

The National Trust has defended keeping its farm advisors on furlough at a pivotal time for the agriculture sector.

As farmers are encouraged to cut their carbon footprint, Alex Black takes a look at how improving environmental standards could also boost the balance sheet.

The temporary reduction of VAT rates from 20% to 5% will remain in place until March 31 2021

Consumer demand for more environmentally friendly produce has led retailers and processors to seek more sustainable supply chains.

With the NFU setting the ambitious target of reaching net zero by 2040, Lloyds Bank says it is ready to help agri-businesses move towards a greener future.

Farming with the environment at the forefront of planning and decision making can have economic and practical benefits, suggests one Aberdeenshire farmer. Alex Heath looks at the technology employed on the farm.

An island known as ‘Scotland in miniature’ could be used as a blueprint to boost Scottish farming output while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nick Drainey reports.

Banks have committed to helping agricultural businesses reduce their carbon footprint by offering new tools and lending schemes specifically for environmental projects.

After the loss of a large portion of their herd to bovine TB (bTB), Henry and Bryony Andrews decided to change the direction of their business to follow a carbonneutral path. Rebecca Jordan reports.

Use of all agricultural inputs is under increasing scrutiny as the race to decarbonise all aspects of UK life to achieve ‘net zero’ gains momentum, says Dr George Fisher of CF Fertilisers.