Simple precautions could reduce risk of E coli O157 in the environment say researchers
Researchers investigating the risk of E coli O157 in the countryside as part of the UK research councils’ Rural Economy and Land Use Programme, say that simple measures and coordinated action from the relevant authorities could play a major role in keeping children and other vulnerable groups safer. Academics from the universities of […]
The search begins to find 2012s most wildlife friendly farmer
The RSPB has launched its annual search to find the farmer that does the most for nature. The Nature of Farming Award aims to find the farmer who has put in the most work on their land to help threatened countryside species. The competition is run by the RSPB, supported by Butterfly Conservation […]
Renewable energy targets to be focus of committee inquiry
The achievability of the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets is to be examined by the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee, which announced a call for evidence today. The technological, infrastructure and financial challenges of meeting the targets contained in the Scottish Government’s 2020 Routemap for Renewable Energy will be discussed by the […]
Continued support of CFE is vital, says Jim Paice
It is vital that farmers and growers continue to support the Campaign for the Farmed Environment in light of recent CAP reform proposals, Farming Minister Jim Paice has told the industry. CFE partners wrote to the Minister during November, highlighting their concerns over the impact proposed CAP ‘greening’ measures would have on the […]
CRT scoops prestigious design award
The Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) has just received a prestigious design award for RURAL CONSERVATION. On Wednesday 7th December in a packed hall at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham, Surrey, CRT Chairman Robin Page was proud to collect the Special Award for Rural Conservation given as part of the Waverley […]
Keeping things local is key say Wiggly Wigglers as they launch an all-British bird feed
The UK is a nation of bird lovers; indeed one in three of us now supports and encourages wildlife in our gardens. To protect our environment and wildlife it makes sense therefore that the source of our seed should be as local as possible. Natural gardening company Wiggly Wigglers (www.wigglywigglers.co.uk) has launched a […]
Pickles ruins Christmas for Osborne and Huhne
News that Eric Pickles’ 250m fund for waste collection is to be restricted to councils that intend to retain or bring back weekly black bag collections has been greeted with dismay by senior figures in the organic waste recycling industry. In evidence to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee, David Prout, the senior […]
People, nature and business look set to benefit from report to Government
The Independent Panel on Forestry, set-up to advise the Government on the future of England’s forests and woods, has today (8 December) published its progress report. The Panel says it is working towards recommendations that will increase the benefits generated from all forests in England, including to the people that enjoy them, to nature […]
Bioenergy industry is vital for UK carbon targets
A strong, vibrant bioenergy sector that helps both producers and users contribute to carbon targets is vital for the UK, said the NFU today, following publication of the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) bioenergy review. While agreeing with the report’s main headlines, the NFU is concerned that some of its recommendations will lead […]
