Green energy certificates were ‘closing the loop’ on renewable electricity produced by Arla farmers, boosting the price farmers receive for their power and helping the cooperative to reduce its carbon footprint.
Sea eagle predation appears to be spreading to new areas of the Western Isles, as the population of the giant raptors continues to increase.
Escalating business rates on anaerobic digestion (AD) operators threaten the UK’s ability to meet its net zero targets, according to industry leaders.
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has had a gruelling year but its 2020 accounts, released this week show that the 237 year old organisation has survived the knock on effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has warned it could lead to the closure of businesses as they faced bills they could not pay
Industry leaders have warned the Government’s new target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 78 per cent by 2035 compared with 1990 levels could have ‘unintended’ consequences for Britain’s livestock sector.
Annoyance, anger and fear have all been emotions which have stalked the farming industry as the debate over climate change has intensified over the past decade.
Reseeding is a reliable way of increasing productivity and quality of grassland leys, but several factors should be considered before taking action. Hannah Noble reports.
Gene editing and bovine TB were hot topics at the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Union of Wales’ Senedd manifesto launch. Abi Kay reports.
Farm groups in England and Wales have called on their Governments to carry out investigations after water companies were caught illegally dumping sewage in rivers.