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Farmers urged to monitor water use following driest start to spring since 1956

Lack of sustained rainfall poses summer drought risk

07 May 2025 • 2 min read

Livestock should be seen as part of climate solution according to new report

'It's not the cow, it's the how', says study, as it backs the switch to regenerative practices

07 May 2025 • 2 min read

Farming Matters: Ben Aveling - "It's time farmers are paid fairly, as this is truly the only way to save British farms, especially if the Inheritance Tax holds firm"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Farmer and meat retailer from Towcester, Northamptonshire - Ben Aveling

15 March 2025 • 4 min read

Farmers brand Defra's update to stop SFI24 an 'absolute shambles'

11 March 2025 • 3 min read

Farmers urged to shift focus from regen to improved fertiliser use

Regenerative agriculture claims can be overblown, according to a new study by the agri benchmark network of agricultural economists

05 March 2025 • 2 min read

Red meat consumption must be cut by 25% to hit climate goals, says new report

Climate Change Committee promotes tree planting as industry groups hit back at targets

26 February 2025 • 2 min read

Jon Williams - BASF Agricultural Solutions: "The first ask of the Defra Secretary at the NFU Conference should be, what does UK food security mean?"

Mr Williams is public and governmental affairs manager at BASF. He writes about the state of British agriculture, food security, land management and questions Defra Secretary Steve Reed needs to answer at NFU Conference

17 February 2025 • 3 min read

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Inquiry launched into efficient nitrogen use and management

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee inquiry will highlight and explore opportunities for the capture and reuse of existing reactive nitrogen

07 February 2025 • 2 min read