Sustainable Farming

Protecting genetic diversity in livestock is one of the most important things farmers – and Governments – can do. But it is not often discussed. Abi Kay explores why.

Oil giant BP has been accused of using ‘heavy handed’ tactics with farmers and landowners in order to push through plans for its first offshore windfarm.

Hundreds of acres of valuable Lincolnshire farmland are set to be lost if a proposed 5sq.km reservoir is given the go-ahead.

A leading agrifood expert has claimed crops will not be grown in fields in 30 years’ time.

As UK farmers look to steer their way through volatile times, many are reverting to the mixed farming style of previous generations to safeguard their businesses and help the country become more self-sufficient. Emily A

Farmers across the UK are being urged to consider the implications of allocating land for tree planting, after a US report showed carbon offsetting has a number of potential risks.

Most native broadleaf trees respond to cutting by sending up dozens of new shoots the following year – a natural process which seems to have been overlooked by Government Ministers, policy-makers and non-governmental organisations with their futures invested in planting trees, says land economist Richard Edwards.

Planting more trees and woodlands is a key part of the Government’s plan to level up the rural economy and deliver for nature, people and jobs, according to Defra.

The Government has pledged more than £100m to help level up rural communities and businesses, it has been announced.

Soaring input costs are forcing farmers to put climate action on hold, leading to feelings of frustration and guilt, according to new research from NatWest.