net zero

As part of a Farmers Guardian Podcast Extra series, in partnership with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this six part special calls upon the faces of the next generation to delve into sustainable agriculture

As part of a Farmers Guardian Podcast Extra series, in partnership with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, the third episode in this five part special looks at net zero and how agriculture can lead the way

Georgina Milne, 23, is studying an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at the Royal Agricultural University. She is also a youth ambassador at the Countryside Alliance

Following 14 years of Conservative Government the country was expecting change when Labour swept to victory in July 2024

One Cornish farmer is returning to past practices, but with a science-based view, on his family farm

Russell Findlay, Scottish Conservative Leader, said he believes changes to Inheritance Tax have been made based on the misconception that all farmers are 'rich and wealthy'

Scottish Land & Estates said rural Scotland needs clear policy direction and funding for its multi-faceted role in delivering for nature, climate and food production

The Climate Change Committee said Scotland may have to reduce cattle and sheep numbers by 2045 to reach net zero, but farmers have argued they are playing their part to reduce emissions and to support the environment

The Scottish Conservatives said it was 'unrealistic' to tell people to eat less meat and dairy, as identified in a recent Climate Change Committee report, and added it could be 'financially devastating' for farm businesses