Environmental News

The Soil Association has just announced that His Majesty King Charles will retain his patronage of the charity as a part of his long-standing support for organic and nature-friendly farming. 

Omex SAP analysis has been included in the latest hit series of Clarkson’s Farm, helping Jeremy Clarkson introduce regenerative practices to his farm.

The Welsh Government has just announced a new timeline for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The introduction of the controversial scheme has been delayed.

With recent figures showing over half of farm sales last year were to non-farmers, and reports of farmers being outbid for land that is being put into woodland or other offsetting projects, we explore the threats and opportunities of these schemes.

An agricultural solicitor has shared helpful advice for the UK agri-food sector following the rise in incidents of animal activism.

Groups of farmers will be offered support to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought through a new fund launched by the government. 

On 18th April, farmers were invited to attend the second South East Future of Farming Conference held at Plumpton College, with all proceeds from the ticket sales being donated to RABI. Farmers Guide editor, Rachel Hicks, was there.

Openfield Group, the British farmer-owned co-operative, has teamed up with Voltloader to trial fully electric trucks with the aim of reducing carbon emissions. 

Plans have been submitted to build 2,000 solar panels at the Sandringham royal estate that belongs to King Charles III.

The River Wye action plan has been launched to preserve the long-term health of the river. It will include the introduction of up to a £35 million grant for poultry manure management equipment as well as the appointment of a new ‘river champion’ and taskforce.

The British farming community warmly welcomed the recent government response to the independent review of Dartmoor, saying that it has carefully considered given recommendations and offered workable solutions for everyone. 

The question of lynx reintroduction to the UK has resurfaced, with some farmers arguing in favour of the scheme, despite ongoing concerns about the impacts to livestock.