Defra seeks farmers’ views on protecting hedgerows post-Brexit
The government is seeking views from farmers on how to best protect and maintain hedgerows in England following Brexit. Defra’s consultation, open from today to …
First Milk and Yeo Valley establish new regenerative milk pool
First Milk and Yeo Valley Production have announced a collaboration with an aim to establish a new conventional regenerative milk pool. The new ‘Naturally Better …
Week-long initiative to put spotlight on Britain’s 700 pea growers
A week-long celebration of one of Britain’s favourite vegetables and the 700 farmers who produce it will commence in July. The UK’s annual celebration of …
Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water ‘batteries’
Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project. With droughts affecting the UK …
Wynnstay and Humphrey Feeds to combine poultry operations
Wynnstay and Humphrey Feeds & Pullets have announced they will combine their poultry feed and pullets, offering into one focused poultry brand. Following its acquisition …
Strong demand from arable farms help boost tractor registrations
Agricultural tractor registrations were 10% higher in the first three months of 2023 than 2022, with strong demand particularly from arable enterprises. New figures by …
First Milk has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development
The award, previously known as the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, continues to recognise UK businesses who go the extra mile with sustainability. It is given …
Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change, researchers say
Scientists are researching whether grazing alpacas alongside other animals could help farmers tackle climate change. The new research project will explore the efficiency and environmental …
UK arable farmers to grow ‘regenerative barley’ for Carlsberg
Arable farmers across the UK will grow an estimated 7,000 tonnes of ‘regenerative barley’ for the Carlsberg Group this year. The announcement by the multinational …
A co-operative that sells food to local families could help form a template to make farming in Wales greener. Tyddyn Teg, near Caernarfon, in Gwynedd, …
Most farmers to adopt nature friendly practices ‘on 15% of land by 2030’
Defra has announced a five-year delivery plan to improve the the environment, which includes incentivising most farmers to adopt nature-friendly practices on at least 10 …