Scottish wind developer powers ahead with 50 million investment
A small Scottish wind developer today announced it has secured a 50 million investment deal that will allow them to advance dozens of small-scale wind projects around Scotland. The news comes as major financiers from around the world gather in Edinburgh for a two-day conference in financing low-carbon technologies. e-Gen, a Borders-based business, has secured […]
Brothers are crowned UKs most wildlife friendly farmers
Farmers from across them UK have been vying for this years Nature Of Farming Award, but it was two brothers from the hills of County Antrim who captured the publics imagination to win the final vote. John and James Davison impressed voters with their tireless efforts to create the ideal habitat for lapwings, curlews, Irish […]
Help for owners and managers of native broadleaved woodland
A handbook designed to help the owners and managers of native broadleaved woodland get the most from their trees has been published by the Forestry Commission. Enititled ‘Managing Native Broadleaved Woodland’, the handbook was written to provide advice that will help managers understand and manage their woodland. A wide variety of subjects is covered, from […]
Biofuel from inedible plant material easier to produce following enzyme discovery
Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have discovered key plant enzymes that normally make the energy stored in wood, straw, and other non-edible parts of plants difficult to extract. The findings, published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, can be used to improve the viability of sustainable […]
Farming Monthly National Renewables feature
Available as a free Digital Edition now or in print from 9th September, make sure to get hold of a copy of Farming Monthly National and read all about how you can benefit the environment at the same time as earning a good return by investing in Renewable Energy Technologies. In the first of a […]
Branston branches out to help the Woodland Trust
Potato company Branston Ltd is growing its partnership with The Woodland Trust Scotland by donating 7,000 to a community conservation project. The UKs leading supplier of potatoes handed over the donation to help the trust improve the area at Moncreiffe Hill Wood, which lies a few miles away from Branstons Perth-based factory. The general manager […]
From the plains of Spain to the farmland of Essex
The RSPB is so excited about the birdlife in Essex that a dedicated member of staff is now on hand to help farmers and landowners make their land as wildlife friendly as possible. Frank, originally from Spain, is the RSPBs new Farmland Bird Advisor for Essex and has always had a keen interest in birds […]
Heathrow in Vertal take-off
Food waste from Heathrow Airport is to be used to grow new crops, under a new scheme set up by BAA and recycling innovators Vertal. Coffee grinds, potato peelings, egg shells, chicken bones – all by-products from catering to Heathrows 180,000 passengers a day – will be collected separately in cafs and restaurants, and sent […]
Red Tractor assurance for biofuels will aid growers in the marketplace
A new scheme, which could see farm assurance for biofuels, is being submitted to the EU Commission by Assured Food Standards this autumn. The extension to the Red Tractor Assured Combinable Crops and Sugar Beet Scheme has been welcomed by the NFU who says the move, if successful, could give British growers a head start in […]
