NFU responds to new research on neonicotinoid insecticides
The Humboldt Forum for Food and Agriculture report says that if UK farmers no longer had access to neonicotinoid seed treatment technology then it would result in a loss of approximately £630million to the economy each year. The report also shows that in unfavourable years, such as 2012, the loss of neonicotinoids could result in […]
Boost for bee health
Defra has outlined proposals which build on the success of current policies to support beekeepers in identifying and managing pests such as the potentially devastating Varroa mite which is considered the single greatest problem for beekeepers. A consultation has been published today seeking views from all beekeepers on how best to provide more support to […]
DairyUK and WRAP sign Federation House Commitment Partnership to reduce water usage
The FHC is a voluntary commitment for food and drink manufacturers administered by WRAP. This contributes to a wider food and drink industry sector target to reduce water use by 20% by 2020. The FHC asks participants to develop water reduction plans, affords them access to expert advice and site visits, and requires the submission […]
Carbon Offset Red Diesel
As of April 2013, large companies in the UK have to send a report to the government about their carbon activity. This is in order for the government to check if they are on course to meet their carbon reduction target of 60% by 2050. The government can fine any business that is not meeting […]
NG Bailey estate team create new opportunities from biomass bi-product
Denton Park Estate near Ilkley, which is owned and run by NG Bailey, is turning a bi-product from its biomass chip production into chicken litter – or bedding – for the UK’s poultry producers. NG Bailey, one of the country’s largest privately-owned engineering, IT and facilities services businesses, is committed to providing low-carbon service solutions […]
Fracked up gas strategy
Investment in gas should not come at the expense of renewable investment nor sideline the nation’s climate commitments. Published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, the Gas Generation Strategy outlines the government’s plans for meeting domestic energy demands. The strategy sets out plans for up to 37 gigawatts of new capacity by […]
Supporting climate-friendly food production
This summer, record temperatures and limited rainfall parched vast areas of U.S. cropland, and with Earth’s surface air temperature projected to rise 0.69 degrees Celsius by 2030, global food production will be even more unpredictable, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute (www.worldwatch.org). Although agriculture is a major driver of human-caused climate change, […]
REA nervously awaits Gas Strategy
The REA is keen to see a Gas Strategy which is in line with the Government’s renewable energy and carbon objectives, and is calling on Government to ensure that gas fired power generation will complement, and not compete with, achieving 30% of UK electricity from renewable sources by 2020. The media have widely reported that […]
New partnership agreement for Kirk Group
This new investment will result in the production of the industry-leading BIODOME® Double Membrane Gas Holders in the UK, providing greater controls on quality and testing prior to site installation. KIRK have installed state-of-the-art FIAB welding machinery in the POWER PLASTICS manufacturing facilities, providing them with the high-tech equipment necessary to produce the specialist biogas […]
