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A BEACON of light for farmers and the green economy
Author Name: Farming Futures A major new initiative that could boost the green economy in Wales and make a significant contribution to combating climate change is to be launched on the 29 March 2012. read more Read More...
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Greener Grasslands
Author Name: Susan Buckingham, IBERS Breeding new forage varieties that meet farmers' needs and reduce the environmental impact of livestock production is being carried out at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth...
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Outwintering livestock; tackling the pros and cons
Author Name: Heather McCalman, IBERS Knowledge transfer experts Heather McCalman and Sue Buckingham report on the results of a series of farmer workshops on outwintering livestock on grassland As we all begin to tackle the implications of predicted climate...
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Adapting to climate change - extreme weather conditions
Author Name: Kelly Evans, Social Change UK Are you a farmer, food/drink producer, distributor or retailer operating in North East England, Yorkshire and Humber or Lincolnshire? If yes, we would like to talk to you urgently. The climate is changing and...
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Take part: Bangor University Survey: GHG emissions on sheep farms
Author Name: Farming Futures Bangor University is taking a survey of expert opinion on the potential effectiveness of a range of mitigation options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from sheep farms. Their first survey, carried out at the end of 2011...
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Feb 03 2012, 10:42 AM
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Take part: Environment Agency Climate Change Survey
Author Name: Farming Futures The Environment Agency has taken on a lead delivery role for Government to help organisations plan for the effects of a changing climate. The Environment Agency is currently working to develop a programme of work, to begin...
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RASE launches nationwide survey to probe levels of soil and water management
Author Name: RASE Take part in the survey here A nationwide survey of farmers in arable and grassland regions is to be carried out by the Royal Agricultural Society of England as it launches a major initiative to help improve the management of soil and...
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British olive oil, anyone?
Author Name: Neil Davy, Huggits Farm Until very recently, the notion that the UK could join the ranks of olive oil producing countries was considered madness. Yet the prospect of home grown British Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is increasing arousing...
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Is solar a good investment for farmers?
Author Name: James Hawkins The news is constantly filled with stories of larger and larger solar panel installations. For example, the 1.4MW Wheal Jane Park in Truro, featuring nearly 5,700 solar panels, and generating enough electricity for 400 homes...
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Jan 11 2012, 11:27 AM
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Thumbs-up for industry collaboration on a sustainable food supply chain
Author Name: CEUKF Scientists, farmers, businesses, retailers and policy-makers from across the agri-food sector are backing a co-ordinated industry approach to ensure a sustainable and efficient UK food supply chain. read more Read More...
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Green light for Renewable Heat Incentive
The Renewable Heat Incentive opened for applications on 28 November, which could be of benefit to many agricultural businesses. The RHI is intended to revolutionise the way heat is generated and used in Britain. The £860 million scheme provides...
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Could plant oils heat your home?
Author Name: Matthew Aylott, NNFCC New research conducted by the NNFCC - the UK's National Centre for Biorenewable Energy, Fuels and Materials - suggests biodiesel made from plant oils could be a realistic, environmentally friendly alternative to...
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Field of experts come together at pioneering event to tackle the future of food and farming in the UK
New research will show how carbon emissions can be significantly reduced by farmers and how a ground-breaking agricultural project could lessen heart disease A powerful network of scientists, farmers, industrialists, policymakers, and retailers, including...
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Nov 21 2011, 09:36 AM
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Land drainage: are there hidden benefits?
Author Name: Rob Burtonshaw Pinning down whether something is sustainable or environmentally friendly is often complicated. At first glance it seems to be a relatively straightforward process: belching factories bad, green fields good. I guess that is...
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The importance of water management
Author Name: Dr Louise Manning, LEAF LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is a farming charity at the forefront of sustainable agriculture promoting Integrated Farm Management. Water, together with soil, are the underpinning assets of any land based...
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WANT TO CREATE A CARBON WOODLAND?
Author Name: Vicky West Trees are a good: Well-managed woodlands provide many benefits including sequestering carbon. As a result, individuals and businesses are keen to support tree planting, which adds up to an opportunity for farmers and land managers...
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Oct 25 2011, 12:14 PM
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Biodiversity needs agricultural inputs
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Oct 03 2011, 02:23 PM
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Global Food Lecture Series
Author Name: Farming Futures The Centre for Contemporary Agriculture (CCA) is a unique partnership between UEA, Easton College, John Innes Institute, Food Research Institute and NIAB-TAG. It aims to develop agricultural education, training and research...
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Sep 29 2011, 09:12 AM
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Public lecture: The Future of Food and Farming, John Innes Centre, Norwich
Author Name: Farming Futures Renowned Agricultural Economist, Professor Sir John Marsh CBE will give an oversight of the UK Government's recent Foresight Global Food and Farming Futures Report and its implications, at the John Innes Centre, Norwich...
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Sep 29 2011, 09:12 AM
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Farming Futures– Fast Forward to the future
Author Name: Farming Futures So, it’s happened. Farming Futures, like the iconic friendly local corner shop, is “under new management”. read more Read More...
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Sep 26 2011, 01:38 PM
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Anaerobic digestion workshops, Newcastle University
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Saving Money and Helping the Environment
Author Name: LEAF Board Member and LEAF Marque farmer, Matthew Naylor We have found that when we make changes to help the environment on our farm, they often save us money too...writes LEAF Board Member and LEAF Marque farmer, Matthew Naylor. There were...
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Sep 14 2011, 05:37 PM
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Industry Survey: Supporting Community Energy
Author Name: Jin Park, University of Sussex Researchers at the University of Sussex - Science and Technology Policty Research Unit are studying how community energy can spread and grow and are looking for groups to take part in an online survey of community...
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Aug 24 2011, 01:36 PM
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Industry News: New strategy to save and protect England's wildlife
Author Name: Defra Defra has published a plan to create better habitats and join up the homes of some of England’s most iconic wildlife. ‘Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services’ aims to halt...
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Putting the record straight on climate change
Author Name: EBLEX - the organisation for the English beef and sheep sector One of the biggest frustrations for those working in the livestock industry is the relentless attempts by the media and single issue groups to portray the sector as the villain...
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Aug 11 2011, 08:16 PM
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