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As part of the transition to a more sustainable future, improving air and water quality is fundamental. New regulations will come into force to reduce ammonia emissions and fertiliser use in the agricultural sector. We look at low-emission farming techniques which can help you become less reliant on inputs that are harmful to the environment.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

How to start improving on-farm water quality

Putting resilience measures into a farming business is one of the best ways to protect water, prevent pollution and retain more water in the landscape. With many of the major…

ENVIRONMENT

How green outcomes can be delivered on a shoestring budget

In the heart of the Lake District, a group of 49 farmers has been testing whether environmental progress can be made without deep pockets. They are discovering just how far…

AIR AND WATER

New Wales task and finish group to address agri-pollution

The Welsh government is establishing a new task and finish group to support the tackling of agricultural pollution and implement the recommendations from the review of the Control of Agricultural…

AIR AND WATER

Farmers form water abstraction group to protect supplies

Farmers in North Shropshire have formed a new water abstraction group amid growing pressures on supplies in the area.  The aim of the Shropshire Severn Water Abstraction Group (Sswag) is…

ENVIRONMENT

Water quality and supply: Striking the right balance on farm

Climate change and weather volatility pose major concerns for UK agriculture. In the past year alone, the UK experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall during the winter months, followed by one of…

WEED MANAGEMENT

Why propyzamide use in OSR and beans remains in the balance

Delivering best practice for successful weed control with propyzamide while preventing it from entering water courses and reservoirs remains a difficult balance. What’s good for weed control frequently increases the…

ENVIRONMENT

EA launches guidance to support farm inspections

The Environment Agency (EA) has released new guidance and a short film to help farmers prepare for inspections, which take place year-round and target areas most at risk of water…

FARM POLICY

NVZ review: Welsh farmer frustration continues with rules

Since 2021, farmers in Wales have had to contend with the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations. These designated the whole of the country as a nitrate vulnerable…

ENVIRONMENT

£1m from government to clean up River Wye

An additional £1m to tackle water quality issues in the River Wye have been made available by the Welsh and UK governments with a series of research initiatives. The joint…

AIR AND WATER

Moorland group warns of landscape-scale wildfire risk

Recent wildfires in the Peak District have sparked concerns about the growing fire risks in moorland areas, particularly amid policies aimed at removing livestock from these landscapes. In the first…

ENVIRONMENT

Chicken manure waste ruling deals blow to poultry industry

In a major blow to the NFU, the High Court has ruled that chicken manure must be classified as “waste”, a decision that has been hailed as a victory by…