Government enthusiasm for fracking must respect property rights and long-term liability
The CLA has accused the Government of having too little regard for property rights and long-term liabilities to meet the demands of energy industry investors in its enthusiasm to realise shale gas extraction. The Association submitted its response to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) Consultation on Underground Drilling Access which proposes removing […]
Reeds recycling for Agri.Cycle
The planting of a reed bed is saving a Lincolnshire based company over 24,000 litres of water per day. Agricultural plastic waste recycling company, Agri.Cycle Ltd, has recently had reed beds installed at its processing site in Caenby, in order to reduce its water consumption by cleansing and recycling waste water. The reed bed, measuring […]
NFU says only an evidence-based strategy will help protect bees
The NFU has strongly disagreed with the new Environment Audit Committee report on the National Pollinator Strategy which has called for a refocus to deliver a precautionary, hazard-based approach to pesticide use to help protect bees. NFU Vice President Guy Smith stressed that farmers above all were concerned with and understood the need to protect […]
Sir Philip Dilley appointed Chairman of the Environment Agency
Sir Philip Dilley has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Environment Agency and will take up the post on 8th September 2014. Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: “This is a vital role which carries major responsibilities. I am delighted to have confirmed Sir Philip Dilley as Chairman of the Environment Agency and I […]
Public urged to help support our bees’ needs
Five simple actions to help pollinators such as planting more bee-friendly flowers and cutting grass less often were promoted today to protect the vital contribution these insects make to our economy. The five actions form part of a call to action launched by Environment Minister Lord de Mauley today at the Plant Life Conference, […]
Farmers welcome dismissal of Owen Patterson
Farmers and growers from the Landworkers’ Alliance (LWA) welcome the dismissal of Owen Paterson from the position of Environment Secretary. Rebecca Jones, a farmer and member of the Landworkers’ Alliance said “It is relieving that Owen Paterson has been removed from office. His unashamed focus on corporate agribusiness over the needs of farmers and the […]
CLA welcomes appointment of Liz Truss as Environment Secretary
The CLA today (15 July) welcomed new Environment Secretary Liz Truss and urged her to keep the revitalisation of the rural economy at the forefront of Defra’s agenda. Speaking immediately after the announcement of her appointment, CLA President Henry Robinson welcomed Mrs Truss into the role and said the CLA looks forward to working with […]
Goalposts moved again as Owen Paterson substituted from badger battleground
Wildlife and conservation groups opposed to the badger cull have reacted with relief at the announcement that David Cameron has sacked Owen Paterson as Environment Secretary. The Government’s central defender of the disastrous badger culling policy, Owen Paterson is viewed by many as having overseen a disastrous term when it comes to wildlife protection in […]
Farmers set to discover how trees can grow their business
An event is being held for farmers to demonstrate how trees can grow their business by improving the health and wellbeing of their livestock. Experts from the farming industry are set to provide practical advice and discuss how the productivity of dairy, beef and sheep farming systems can be enhanced by planting trees and managing […]
