Environment

The consultation is key to meeting the Government's Environmental Improvement plan to support farmers to create or restore 30,000 miles of hedgerows by 2037

Investing in on-farm infrastructure has often been seen as a toss of a coin, with farmers needing to weigh up the pros and cons and questioning whether the capital expenditure can be justified.

Livestock attacks, wildfires caused by open campfires and fly-tipping have thrown right to roam back into the spotlight, with debate opened up once again on how will the policy play out in the countryside

Results show 60 per cent of farms are positively sowing and managing conservation mixes on environmental areas

The NFU supports the adoption of Global Warming Measurement metric for farmers to accurately measure and monitor their greenhouse gases

The dairy industry, unbeknown to many, positively contributes to the environment while also providing the nation with one of the most nutritious products in our diet. On World Milk Day, Emily Ashworth looks at how the sector is changing its image. 

A lack of communication and little willingness to negotiate from the landlord are pitfalls of insecure Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs). A Surrey farming family are now searching for a new home for their pedigree jersey herd after 17 years.