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Scientists and farmers join forces to tackle microplastics
Staffordshire University scientists spearheading research into microplastic pollution have joined forces with West Midlands’ farmers. University researchers held talks with…
Environment
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Improved Countryside Stewardship scheme opens for 2021 agreements
The application window for the Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme has opened today (11 February), providing the chance for more farmers and…
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Get ready for Red Tractor audits in root crops
The Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) Best Practice Protocol is now part of the Red Tractor audit process. This applies to…
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New land use report urges increase of bioenergy crops in the UK
The UK should increase its use of bioenergy crops to deliver carbon savings, according to a progressive new report issued…
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CLA welcomes opportunities laid out in newly-published climate change report
The CLA is heartened to see the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has outlined methods demonstrating how UK farming can…
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Growing opportunities for farmers in waste management
Opportunities for farmers in waste management are growing, with policy increasingly geared towards managing waste more efficiently. According to Lucy…
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LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) launches Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) trial
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is offering 60 farmers the chance to participate in pre-pilot trials looking at aspects of…
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Committee on Climate Change: Right on tenancies wrong on diet
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has reacted to the report published by the Committee on Climate Change, which looks at…
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Launch of new online granular nematicide training
A new updated online nematicide training resource, completion of which is now a requirement to meet Red Tractor standards, is…
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Ground-breaking study shows that variety is key for wild bees
Farmers could help threatened bee species and improve crop yields with a new wildflower seed mixes according to a PhD…