Benefits of intercropping
Could intercropping help farm profitability and environmental goals? In the first of a series of articles on the winners of the Journey to Net Zero competition, we speak to Ben Adams on how he is using the award funding to find out.
10 January 2024
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6 min read
The Hot Stuff project generates water for dairy farmer
Could composted manure prove effective at heating water for calf feeding and help reduce farm energy costs? Mandy Stoker, one of the winners of this year’s Journey to Net Zero competition, thinks just that.
09 January 2024
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7 min read
Developing fertiliser 'teas'
This year has been a learning curve for one of the winners of the Journey to Net Zero competition who has been discovering how to develop fertiliser ‘teas’ on the family’s beef and sheep farm. We find out more about her progress.
22 November 2023
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7 min read
Net Zero Finalists announced
The Journey to Net Zero competition is down to the final with eight finalists announced. Learn more about each entry and cast your vote for your favourites.
25 May 2023
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13 min read
SSFF finalists have battled it out for £50k prize fund
Eight farmers with innovative ideas designed to boost the sustainability of farming practices have battled it out for a chance to win a share of £50,000 from the School of Sustainable Food and Farming (SSFF).
14 December 2022
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2 min read
Agroforestry 'essential' for net zero targets
An increase in agroforestry is essential to meet nature and climate targets, while securing long-term food production, a new report from the Woodland Trust has shown.
18 November 2022
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2 min read
Agroforestry essential for net zero targets
An increase in agroforestry is essential to meet nature and climate targets, while securing long-term food production, a new report from the Woodland Trust has shown.
18 November 2022
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2 min read
Working towards net zero
Launched by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming (SSFF), the Journey to Net Zero competition has an investment pot of £50,000 to financially support farmers developing sustainable farming practices. Some of the competition’s sponsors discuss the work they or their customers are already doing to reach net zero.
27 September 2022
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8 min read
On the Journey to Net Zero
Launched by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming (SSFF), the Journey to Net Zero competition has an investment pot of 50,000 to financially support farmers developing sustainable farming practices. Some of the competition’s sponsors discuss the work they or their customers are already doing to reach net zero.
27 September 2022
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7 min read
New virtual school leads drive towards net zero
In times of uncertainty in agriculture and with a drive towards net zero, there are opportunities for positive change. This is something Harper Adams University, Morrisons, NFU and McDonald’s are providing through the School
28 July 2022
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8 min read
