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Digital potential of a sustainable natural economy
The role of digital in securing a green rural economy is the focus of a joint virtual conference being held…
Environment
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Practical and economic alternatives to the feeding of palm fat derivatives
With some retailers already banning the use of palm oil and its derivatives in feeds for their dairy producers, farmers…
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Trees: the root to securing environmental support payments?
When it comes to the public goods cited as objectives for almost all agri-environmental schemes, trees tick just about every…
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Systems to prevent poaching near watercourses
Alternative watering systems, including solar-powered water troughs, have been trialled by SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), as…
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New barn owl study finds improved breeding performance
Barn owl breeding success last year (2019) was four percent higher, at 2.66 fledglings per nest, than the preceding four-year…
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Agricultures role to play in combatting climate change
The industry came together remotely in November to discuss the climate emergency and what could be done about it. John…
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Beware of rodents attacking precious straw stocks
Rodents are out in force again this year and with nationwide straw shortages, farmers are being urged to protect already…
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Environment Secretary George Eustice MP to set out roadmap for the transformation of farm support, live from #OFCBitesize on Monday.
Join the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) at 10am on Monday, 30 November for a special OFC Bitesize, in partnership with the Department…
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High performing British protected rape protein offers viable alternative to soya
With UK retailers ramping up commitments to environmental sustainability targets and reducing carbon footprint on farms, dairy farmers are having…
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New feed range to help drive sustainable milk production
The Massey Harpers Group has launched the first dairy compounds available in the UK to specifically exclude soya and palm…