Great and good of biogas glitter at industry awards
This year’s UK AD & Biogas Industry Awards demonstrated the progress and outstanding innovation in all aspects of anaerobic digestion. Brought to you by ADBA, a record number of guests from the anaerobic digestion and biogas industry came together on the evening of 2 July to celebrate how far the sector has come and recognise […]
Voluntary environmental efforts essential for farmers to retain Government trust
Farmers are being encouraged to add value to their land by grasping the opportunities created by new greening options and promoted by the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE), an initiative backed in recent announcements by Defra Secretary of State Owen Paterson. CFE, an industry-led initiative of 14 partners already advises farmers across the country. […]
Planting 200 million trees could generate £500 million annually
More than 200 million new trees should be planted in Britain according to researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA). A new report published today reveals that converting almost 7,000 km2 of land (an area larger than the size of Cumbria) to forest could generate an income of £500 million annually. But careful consideration […]
Chief Exec awarded honorary fellowship of the Society for the Environment
Caroline Drummond MBE, Chief Executive of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) was among five new Honorary Fellows to be presented by the Society for the Environment (SocEnv) this week, during a reception at the House of Lords. Caroline received her Fellowship in recognition of the contribution she has made, through her work with LEAF (Linking […]
Natural resources worth more than US$40 trillion must be accounted for
Governments and companies must do more to account for their impact and dependence on the natural environment – according to researchers at the University of East Anglia. New research published today in the journal Nature Climate Change reveals that although some companies like Puma and Gucci are leading the way, more needs to be done […]
Pesticides analysis underlines need for more sustainable farming
A major review of systemic pesticides – the best known of which are neonicotinoids – led by a range of leading scientists has confirmed these chemicals are already causing significant damage to a wide range of beneficial invertebrate species. Additionally the authors have recognised the potential threat to other species, such as birds. Dr David […]
High Court quashes Pickles’ solar farm decision
In the High Court, Justice Lindblom has found in favour of Lark Energy and overturned the earlier decision of the Secretary of State to reject its planning application for a 24MW solar farm at Ellough in Suffolk. The High Court subsequently refused the Secretary of State leave to appeal. In particular, the Judge found that […]
The Archers: sensitively sited solar farm real opportunity for Ambridge
Radio 4’s Ambridge is to consider a planning application from Borchester Land for a solar farm. While Brian and Jenny Aldridge have expressed concerns the Solar Trade Association and the National Solar Centre are urging them to press Borchester Land to pursue best practice in solar farms, to ensure that the local wildlife, farmers and the local community benefit. […]
Dawn Meats named a global sustainability winner by McDonald’s
Dawn Meats has been named a global sustainability award winner in the McDonald’s “2014 Best of Sustainable Supply” global report. Dawn was one of just 9 global category winners to be selected from more than 600 entries worldwide. Dawn Meats, which supplies beef products in 3 major markets to McDonald’s in Europe, was named Global […]
