Remember to restore public rights of way, says CLA
CLA Midlands regional director Caroline Bedell said: “Ploughing and cultivation are a necessary part of farming, but can sometimes cause problems for walkers. “While farmers do have a statutory right to plough certain rights of way, it applies only to cross field footpaths and bridleways over agricultural land, and not to field edge paths. The […]
AIC urges legislators to rethink approach to regulation
It makes this point as part of a submission to the Government with regards to the balance of legislative power between the EU and UK, and its effect on agricultural industries. This is in response to one of a number of calls for evidence as part of an overall Government review. Jane Salter, Head of […]
The Energy Advice Line calls for renewables financial support
Julian Morgan, managing director of the price comparison, switching and advice service for energy consumers, said that organisations could save money and benefit the community as a whole by generating some of their own electricity. MPs on the Energy and Climate Change Committee have recommended that businesses, farms, co-operatives, local authorities and housing associations should […]
Charge users for water efficiency, says CIWEM
Total abstractions in England and Wales are currently static or declining, but this trend is threatened by changes in climate, lifestyle, population growth and housing development. In a new policy statement on water use efficiency, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) have set out key measures needed to ensure the trend is […]
European foresters inspect UK squirrel damage
The visit, which took place in Kent, looked at trees which had been planted following the great storm of 1987 and which are now particularly vulnerable to grey squirrel damage. Organised by the European Squirrel Initiative, the visit was designed to demonstrate to foresters, from those countries which are particularly vulnerable, to the threat of […]
Woodland Carbon Code celebrates second year of achievement
Increasing numbers of people and organisations are seeking opportunities to invest in tree and woodland planting to help tackle climate change and compensate for their unavoidable carbon emissions to the atmosphere. Validation of such tree-planting projects under the Code ensures that they meet stringent requirements for sustainable woodland management and carbon accounting, and provides an assurance to investors. Achievements during […]
Public asked to watch for beetle threat to trees and shrubs
Eradication action taken against an outbreak of Asian longhorn beetles with the co-operation of local landowners in Kent last year appears to have been successful. Further monitoring will be carried out in the area over the next three years to confirm this, or deal with any remaining beetles. The earlier an outbreak is detected, the greater are the chances of […]
UK Government must adjust either De Gucht solar plan or UK policy framework
EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht today confirmed media reports over the weekend that the deal reached with China over the EU-China solar trade dispute will result in a minimum price for Chinese solar imports. This is believed to be €0.56 per Watt but the STA understands this is not finalised. A cap on the […]
The Greener Revolution – New technology to lessen dependence on fertilisers and cut farming costs
This patented technology enables all crops to take up nitrogen from the atmosphere rather than from expensive and potentially environmentally damaging nitrogen based fertilisers. The benefits are potentially massive: less reliance on nitrogen fertilisers; reduced nitrogen pollution of the environment from the use of nitrogen based fertilisers; and reduced fertiliser costs […]
