The Telegraph announces wildlife friendly farming award partnership
The Telegraph and the RSPB have joined forces to recognise the efforts of the countrys most dedicated wildlife friendly farmers. The newspaper has announced sponsorship of the annual Nature of Farming Award, which is given to the UK farmer who does the most to protect threatened wildlife on their land. The award is the largest […]
Over 95 percent of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) now classed as in favourable or recovering condition
CLA President William Worsley yesterday (4 January) said: The increase of more than one million hectares of SSSIs in favourable or recovering condition could not have been achieved without the active management undertaken by farmers and land managers. Without their help some of the most important habitats in the UK would have declined, leading to […]
Christmas trees news and market info
1.Christmas tree production subject to international control The demand for social responsibility and environmental consideration is an increasing requirement among consumers throughout most of the world. Using words like sustainability and fair trade is no longer credible or sufficient. And consumers demand documentation in order to feel certain that the entire production chain is responsible […]
Keep cows warm and toasty with rush bedding
As the freezing temperatures continue, farmers are being encouraged by the RSPB to keep their cows warm and toasty by using rush as bedding. By cutting rush on their wet land and using it as a replacement for straw, farmers can save money and help improve conditions for breeding wading birds such as curlews and […]
Ramorum Disease found in Japanese Larch trees in Scotland for first time
Tree felling is under way to tackle an extremely damaging plant disease that has been found in trees in Scotland for the first time. Ramorum disease, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora ramorum (P. ramorum), has been confirmed in Japanese larch trees in a forestry plantation on the Craignish Peninsula in Argyll. About 1.25 hectares (3.1 […]
One in ten million? Incredible story of how the same bird was found after 14 years and 300,000 miles of flying
Back in 1996 Nicholas Watts, the owner of Vine House Farm bird foods and life-long campaigner for wildlife friendly farming, did something he often did: put a ring on a young Common Tern chick nesting on his farm so it could be identified in the future. Little did he know all those years back that […]
Agriculture industry supports Climate Week
Inaugural Climate Week promises to be Britain’s biggest showcase of solutions to climate change Some of the biggest organisations in the countrys farming and agriculture industry are joining celebrities, politicians and business leaders to celebrate the UKs first Climate Week, taking place from 21-27 March 2011. Its aim is to enhance societys approach to combating […]
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones Storage Are You Ready?
Leading agricultural and environmental consultancy, ADAS is helping livestock farmers and landowners in NVZ designated areas to ensure that they are able to meet the 1 January 2012 deadline to have sufficient slurry storage in place (1 Jan 2013 in deferred slurry storage areas). Steve Ford, Senior Consultant at ADAS heads up the ADAS NVZ […]
Society goes green
The Malvern Showground home of the Three Counties Agricultural Society – has achieved official approval for its environmental management scheme. Months of planning and the gradual implementation of effective environmental practices at the 90 acre site on Blackmore Park Road, have finally paid off, and the Society has achieved its ISO 14001 accreditation. ISO 14001 […]
