Environment

One third of the UK’s bee population has disappeared in the past decade – a disaster for pollinator populations and, in the long-run, farmers and humans too. Natalie Noble finds out how honeybees are a benefit beyond the hum of the hive and the honey.

Industry leaders say urgent action is needed to address issues such as TB, the supply chain and environment following two years of Stormont stalemate

32 nurseries across Dorset and Hampshire have put wild meat on their menus

NFU Cymru deputy president Abi Reader questioned where the ‘800' figure for the amount of farms targeted for inspection had come from and what evidence it was based on, adding she hoped it was not a ‘witch hunt'

Mr Packham shared his views on X and claimed Richard Ayoade, who voiced the adverts, had been ‘conned' and the campaign went 'against all scientific evidence'

The consultants also indicated to NFU Council that they have been made very aware of the heated debate around the topic and had heard opposing accounts of the process that was followed from respondents

Farmers hoped the new chief executive would adopt a long-term vision where traditional Lakeland farming was recognised and rewarded for its benefits to local economy and a sustainable environment

Farmers and industry fear the Red Tractor's proposed Greener Farms Commitment is being introduced to fulfil retailers' wider green promise

Team at Nottingham University says findings will boost food production and protect nature

A meeting scheduled this week to 'broadly discuss environmental standards', was cancelled, with sources suggesting it was scrapped after details were 'leaked to the press'