Conservationists warning over bonfire of farming rules
An irresponsible bonfire of farming regulations would do irreparable damage to our natural environment, conservationists have warned. The Task Force on Farming Regulation, chaired by Richard Macdonald, is due to report its findings to Defra in the coming days, after deliberating on how to cut red tape in the agriculture industry. But in an open […]
Market-leading wind turbine to be showcased at Devon County Show
The multiple benefits of a domestic wind turbine will be showcased by wind energy leader SIAC Wind Energy at the Devon County Show to be held at the Devon County Showground at Clyst St Mary, near Exeter, from 19-21 May 2011. The company will exhibit the Bergey Excel-S 10kW Wind Turbine, a rugged and reliable […]
SIAC Wind Energy to exibit at Balmoral Show 2011
SIAC Wind Energy is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the 2011 Balmoral Show from May 11th to 13th. SIAC Wind Energy operates in the small and medium scale wind turbine sector and is part of the SIAC Construction Group, a company with a reputation established over one hundred years. SIAC Wind Energy […]
European farming payments must deliver more for the countryside say MPs
In its latest report, ‘The Common Agricultural Policy after 2013’, published today (Friday), the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has highlighted the need for proposals to reform the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to be more ambitious by making the environment a key priority rather than creating a complicated ‘greenwash’. While not supporting […]
Wessex Water urges action as new evidence points to cheaper, greener way of safeguarding natural water sources
Britains top water and sewerage company is calling for official action to help the country adopt a new cheaper and greener approach towards safeguarding drinking water supplies, following its success in working with farmers to stop pollutants entering water sources. In a report published today (Thursday 14 April), Wessex Water reveals the results of a […]
Sodexo Flies the LEAF Flag!
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is delighted to announce that Sodexo, a leading provider of on-site service solutions, has joined LEAF as a corporate member, the first of its kind from the food and facilities management sector. LEAF is at the forefront of sustainable agriculture and Sodexo is committed to setting the standards for sustainable […]
Replace lost ELS points with key target options for the CFE
Meet Chris Lay; a farmer from Manor Farm in Oxfordshire, who has 356 hectares in Entry Level Stewardship. Renewing an expiring ELS agreement last year presented a challenge for Chris, so he looked to the Campaign for the Farmed Environment to solve the problem. Chris said: Around one third of points in the expiring agreement were […]
Apply for water pollution subsidy before April 30
New advice on environmentally friendly potato production could prove invaluable to growers looking to secure recently launched grants to help reduce water pollution. Information about schemes to help growers reduce environmental risks and achieve sustainable production, is contained in a booklet, Environmental guidance for potato production, a joint initiative between Potato Council, FWAG and England […]
Record numbers of HLS agreements to start in 2011/12
More farmers will start Higher Level Stewardship agreements in 2011/12 than ever before, according to new figures from Natural England. An estimated 2,400 HLS applications, worth up to 40m, are expected to go live in the next financial year around 700 more than the previous high point of 2009/10. Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for […]
