Sustainable Farming

Farm groups have blasted campaigners who have launched a legal challenge against the Government, claiming it has failed to act quickly enough to cut emissions from livestock and dairy.

Councillors fighting to save ancient farmland from a huge solar development have been left feeling ‘sad’ and ‘disappointed’ after losing a vote to block the move.

Focusing on your soil has the potential to take you on a magnificent regenerative journey, says Dr Vincent Walsh, founder of The RegenFarmCo.

Scottish correspondent Ewan Pate explains why, despite endless consultation with farmers, many fear future policy in Holyrood will be centred upon cutting livestock numbers.

Flooding has sent food prices skyrocketing in Pakistan as crops are hit by a ‘monsoon on steroids’.

Campaigners in Wales are celebrating after receiving assurances that food will continue to be produced on farmland bought by the Welsh Government for tree planting.

Retailers and consumers must be more relaxed about the size and appearance of fruit and vegetables to avoid large-scale food waste, British Growers Association chief executive Jack Ward has said.

Rural communities are once again being targeted as cuts in everything from nursery places to bus services ramp up.

In a post-Brexit world, UK Governments are having to develop their own soil policies, some of which are more formed than others. Cedric Porter reports.

Rising costs and modern grazing techniques have seen an Oxfordshire farm lead trials to gain valuable insight into commercial beef systems in the UK. Ellie Layton reports.