New research has revealed the ongoing challenges and issues that are impacting the next generation of young farmers. Regulation confusion and concerns about future careers topped…
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Projects aiming to boost sustainable food production and reduce emissions and waste will benefit from the next round round government funding through the Farming Equipment and…
A government-funded project aimed at helping farmers reduce emissions has been launched by Innovate UK. ‘Nitrogen Efficient Plants for Climate Smart Arable Cropping Systems’ (NCS) is…
Cutting-edge farming projects aiming to boost food production, move towards net zero and create a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector will benefit from a share…
The government has announced new funding for farmers and landowners to protect and restore thousands of hectares of English countryside. Building on the success of the…
A new Plan for Water detailing available funding to help farmers manage slurry storage and the storage and efficient use of water has been published by the…
Farmers and land managers are now able to submit new applications for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier, rewarding those who act to protect and improve the…
Thérèse Coffey, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has set out plans for the nation’s farming sector, with the aim of supporting farmers…
Defra has announced that farmers will receive increased payments for protecting and enhancing nature, as well as delivering sustainable food production under the Environmental Land Management…
Defra’s Secretary of State has renewed Nicholas Saphir’s role as Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for another year, from April 1, 2023…