Anaerobic digestion experts on hand to help farmers
Farmers are being urged to attend workshops to hear from experts in anaerobic digestion (AD) following the completion of a state-of-the-art plant at Cockle Park Farm near Morpeth. The anaerobic digester, which converts manure from pigs and cattle into green energy, has now been completed at the Northumberland farm by Newcastle University and will form […]
Clock ticking on pesticide disposal scheme
The Voluntary Initiative urges farmers and growers to make the most of the pesticide disposal scheme set up by Project SOE (Security in the Operational Environment). The past few years have seen significant decline in the number of products that are approved for use in the UK. Therefore, it is all too easy for farms […]
Farmers look to the skies for natural gold
More farmers will this year be looking to the wind and the sun to boost their profits. The demand from the UK agricultural sector for renewable energy generated by wind turbines and solar systems is increasing at a remarkable pace, especially as energy prices continue to rise, eating into farmers profits. However, help is on […]
Potato research highlights need for food security funding
Coming shortly after Professor Sir John Beddington, the Governments chief scientist, published a report showing that globally we need to use 40% less water and produce 40% more food within the next 20 years, scientists at East Malling Research (EMR) believe their latest work could play an important role. With global population continuing to rise, […]
New conservation guides put healthy habitats in the picture
Natural England has launched a range of new conservation guides which illustrate how careful land management can help create healthy habitats for wildlife. Designed to support land managers with Environmental Stewardship agreements but of interest to anyone looking to discover how wildlife habitats can best be looked after, these illustrated guides provide a visual showcase […]
The public speaks out over accelerated sales of ancient woodland
As Woodland Trust campaign to save England’s ancient forests hits 80,000 signatures, leading political figures lock horns in Westminster As the House of Commons debates an Opposition Day motion on 2 February on the Public Forest Estate (PFE) tabled by the Labour Party, the Woodland Trust campaign petition to save England’s ancient forests has reached […]
Cattle grazing to bring new lease of life to Richmond Park
Introduction of new plan boosts London conservation target to 91% Richmond Park is an internationally important area for wildlife conservation and Londons biggest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Now a bold new conservation plan by the Royal Parks and Natural England is set to improve the parks biodiversity even further, and give a […]
Green Cash Generator For Farm Buildings
Farmers looking for an additional income stream could earn a 10% return on their investment simply by installing solar panels. Renewable energy experts, MG Renewables say Government incentives introduced in April 2010 are making solar panels an appealing option for people looking to generate their own electricity. Over a guaranteed 25 year period, those with […]
Were not out of the woods yet, RSPB warns
The RSPB has cautiously welcomed news that protecting and enhancing wildlife is to be a key test for how the Government plans to dispose of Englands Public Forest Estate, However, the charity has warned that the fight to save vital wildlife habitats is not over and it will be scrutinising Government plans closely. Today the […]
