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Plaid Cymru calls for NVZ plans to be put on hold until coronavirus is under control

Plaid Cymru calls for NVZ plans to be put on hold until coronavirus is under control

25 Mar 202014:51
Plaid Cymru has called on the Welsh Government to put on hold its plans to introduce new water regulations until the coronavirus epidemic is under control.
BeefBusinessCoronavirusdairyEnvironmentLegislationlivestockPoliticsWalesWater Management
Grasslands ‘under-acknowleged’ in Government efforts to tackle climate change, says NSA

Grasslands ‘under-acknowleged’ in Government efforts to tackle climate change, says NSA

17 Mar 202012:10
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has challenged the Government’s focus on tree planting and peatland restoration as a means to mitigate climate change.
BusinessEnvironmentFundingLegislationPolitics
'COP26 effect' will benefit UK farm businesses as industry heads for net zero target

'COP26 effect' will benefit UK farm businesses as industry heads for net zero target

11 Mar 202012:30
Policies around climate change mitigation can bring financial benefits for farm businesses. Olivia Midgley reports from the Energy and Rural Business Show at Peterborough Arena.  
arableBusinessDiversificationEnergyEnvironmentFundingPolitics
Farm group hits back following calls for drastic cut in red meat consumption

Farm group hits back following calls for drastic cut in red meat consumption

10 Mar 202012:00
The National Beef Association (NBA) has criticised claims a drastic reduction in red meat consumption will be vital to reaching the UK’s net zero target before 2050.
BeefEnvironmentfarm lifelivestock
Government ‘unwilling’ to help farmers tackle flooding

Government ‘unwilling’ to help farmers tackle flooding

09 Mar 202014:00
A farmer has branded the Environment Agency (EA) ‘unwilling’ to help tackle flooding after a string of requests to ensure efficient water flow management have been ignored.
Environmentfarm lifeFloodingLancashire
Government proposes to introduce E10 fuel to meet net zero target

Government proposes to introduce E10 fuel to meet net zero target

06 Mar 202009:45
The Government is set to introduce E10 fuel by 2021 to help the UK meet its net zero target, following years of farming industry lobbying.
arableArable FarmingBusinessEnvironmentLegislationlivestockPolitics
Agricultural organisations demand reform of ‘inaccurate’ greenhouse gas emission calculators

Agricultural organisations demand reform of ‘inaccurate’ greenhouse gas emission calculators

05 Mar 202012:19
A cohort of agricultural organisations have joined forces to demand the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reform ‘inaccurate’ greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) calculators.
BeefEnvironmentlivestock
'Every beef and sheep system can be sustainable', says livestock consultant

'Every beef and sheep system can be sustainable', says livestock consultant

05 Mar 202011:45
Every beef system in Scotland can be seen as sustainable, as can every sheep system.
Animal Health and WelfareBeefEnvironmentlivestockScotlandsheep
Welsh bovine TB compensation tops £74m over five years

Welsh bovine TB compensation tops £74m over five years

04 Mar 202013:00
Bovine TB compensation paid to Welsh farmers has risen by an alarming 15 per cent in a year, according to new figures.
Animal Health and WelfareBovine TBEnvironmentlivestockWales
NFUS demands £100m to reach climate targets

NFUS demands £100m to reach climate targets

04 Mar 202009:02
NFU Scotland has launched its policy proposals for the next decade with the period up to 2024 chiming closely with the Scottish Government’s well-aired Stability and Simplicity programme.
EnvironmentFundingScotland
Scottish food standards must be protected in trade deals, says SNP

Scottish food standards must be protected in trade deals, says SNP

03 Mar 202006:00
Scotland’s globally accredited high food standards ‘should not be sacrificed’ in order to secure non-EU trade deals, the Scottish Government has warned.
Animal Health and WelfareBrexitBusinessEnvironmentLegislationPoliticsScotlandtrade
Farmers criticise proposed LSE beef ban for ‘knee jerk’ response to climate change

Farmers criticise proposed LSE beef ban for ‘knee jerk’ response to climate change

02 Mar 202012:40
Farmers have branded the move to ban beef from student union-led outlets at the London School of Economics (LSE) a ‘knee jerk’ response to fighting climate change.
BeefEducationEnvironmentlivestock
Making agritech pay

Making agritech pay

29 Feb 202010:00
A successful crowdfunding campaign by the Small Robot Company has show interest in agritech is as strong as ever, but how can investors ensure they are making a difference on-farm? Cedric Porter reports.
BusinessEnvironmentTechnology
Meat production vital for sustainable future

Meat production vital for sustainable future

28 Feb 202011:13
Large-scale agriculture is essential to feed the world’s burgeoning mega-cities, but the food and farming industry must do more to be more open and sustainable.
Animal Health and WelfareBeefEnvironmentfarm lifelivestock
New-look top team at the NFU vows to work on ‘getting Brexit right’

New-look top team at the NFU vows to work on ‘getting Brexit right’

27 Feb 202010:46
NFU president Minette Batters has said her new top team’s priority will be to work on ‘getting Brexit right’.
arableBrexitEnvironmentLegislationlivestockPoliticstrade
Defra Secretary under fire over floods response

Defra Secretary under fire over floods response

26 Feb 202016:17
Defra Secretary George Eustice defended the Government’s response to the flooding crisis after farmers told the NFU Conference ’inaction’ had put businesses in jeopardy.
BusinessEnvironmentfarm lifeFundingWeather
Levy boards to share £3.5m funding pot to promote red meat

Levy boards to share £3.5m funding pot to promote red meat

26 Feb 202014:56
A larger pot of £3.5 million has been committed to the ring-fenced fund shared between the levy boards in England, Scotland and Wales in the coming year.
Animal Health and WelfareBusinessEnvironmentFundinglivestock
Funding to fast-track help for flood-hit farmers following severe storm damage

Funding to fast-track help for flood-hit farmers following severe storm damage

26 Feb 202011:55
Flood affected farmers have been encouraged to apply for funding following a sustained period of severe wet weather, which has left many facing mounting bills for damage.
Environmentfarm lifeFloodingWeather
'Attacks on red meat are making livestock farmers feel worthless' - NFU president

'Attacks on red meat are making livestock farmers feel worthless' - NFU president

25 Feb 202016:30
Activism and misinformation about agriculture reported by the media is ‘number one’ on farmers’ lists of concerns and is contributing to mental health issues.
BeefBusinessdairyEnvironmentfarm lifelivestockmental health
Can meat production be part of a sustainable food system?

Can meat production be part of a sustainable food system?

25 Feb 202014:22
Prof Geoff Simm, director of the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security at The University of Edinburgh, speaks to Jez Fredenburgh. 
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