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relating to or . PLOUGH (verb) to break and turn over earth especially with a plow. move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil. PLOUGH (noun) a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major. a tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior …

Since launching in 2021, the in Protected Landscapes programme has funded 3,000 projects across England. Together, these projects have created and improved more than 70,000 hectares (ha) of habitat for biodiversity, planted more than 100 miles of hedgerow, more than 100,000 trees and conserved or enhanced 300 historic features, buildings and structures.

Even government plans to significantly scale up solar in line with its net-zero target are expected to bring this up to just 0.3% of the land area. This is the equivalent to around 0.5% of the land currently used for – and roughly half of the space taken up by golf courses. In this factcheck, Carbon Brief assesses some of the …

Biggest overhaul of in 50 years as . A government minister says the will no longer be “constrained” by EU policy on .

The biggest upgrade to the ’s schemes since leaving the European Union has been set out by the Environment Secretary Steve Barclay at the Oxford Conference today (4 January 2024).

September 9th was the NFU’s Back British Day. Save British took the opportunity to hold a Day of Action. Around the country, groups got together to protest the failure of the government to include our current food, animal welfare and safety standards in the new Bill. And campaign leader, Liz Webster created this …

Agri-tech in the is rapidly evolving with the increasing development and implementation of AI, robotics, and IoT in to enhance crop yields, optimise resource utilisation, and improve …

Contrary to historic growth, the total income in the from decreased in 2015-2016, when Brexit was first announced, and again in 2020, when Brexit occurred. As of 2022, the total income …

The Innovation Programme is part of Defra’s investment in innovation, research and development. Defra is partnering with Innovate , part of Research and Innovation (UKRI), to fund projects that benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England. All funding will be awarded through competitions.

Many consumers want to buy food grown in the , and good practices can benefit the country’s landscape and natural environment. Leaving the EU means the could develop new policies to support , and future trade deals could change how farmers export food and compete with imports. Source: Defra, in the , 2018.

Results of the 2021 June census of and horticulture in England. as at 1 June 2021, England – …

The government is under fire over the troubled rollout of its latest post-Brexit subsidy scheme, as the country grapples with the challenge of balancing green targets with food self …

From the editor: Showcasing talent and diversity in . On August 3, Farmers Guardian’s epic campaign, 24 Hours in , took place – a day to showcase to those outside the industry what really goes on in . 88-year-old farmer shares passion for in heartwarming video: ‘ is the greatest industry in the world.

Timings. The Sustainable Incentive will start in 2022. From 2022 to 2024, we will gradually expand the Sustainable Incentive offer, until it includes all the features and options of the full scheme. We will publish details of the scheme and what it will pay for by June 2021 at the latest.

Why in is predominantly white – and what’s being done to increase diversity. Analysis by finds that 97.2% of workers in agricultural, forestry and fishing are white, excluding …

What The Wildlife Trusts do. We carry out environmental land management on 100,000 hectares of our land. We give advice to around 5,000 farmers and landowners each year. We work to improve policy for wildlife. We manage 26 working farms where we demonstrate wildlife-friendly . Support our work.

Mobilising the ‘s urban and agritech community. Learn how UKUAT is amembers’ network Urban AgriTech is an industry members’ association which brings together the ’s key players in the world of Controlled Environment (CEA). We are a cross-industry group comprising growers, researchers, equipment producers, architects, educators and enthusiastic individuals, all …

The Team, 23 June 2021 – Future and Countryside Programme. Food is still the primary purpose of , and always will be. If we want and food production to be resilient and sustainable over the long term, then and nature can and must go hand in hand. So, together with farmers and land managers, we’re designing schemes …

6 April 2022. By Claire Marshall,BBC Rural Affairs Correspondent. Reuters. Chronic labour shortages in the food and sector could lead to price rises and the becoming more dependent on …

Organic area in the continues to fall. The organically farmed area in the declined by a further 2.1% year on year in 2023, according to Defra statistics. In 2023, the had 462 …

The key changes include: Introducing the Environmental Land Management scheme to incentivise sustainable practices, create habitats for nature recovery and establish new woodland to help …

Innovation for connects farmers with research. We work with leading agricultural researchers, businesses, landowners, and farmers to develop the knowledge and technologies that will make modern more sustainable, resilient, and productive. Through practical and interactive workshops, walks, and on- …

Number of Farms: Over 6,000 Farms. Devon is the second-largest county in the , covering an area of 1.5 million acres. The county has over 6,000 farms, and its is known for its diversity, with a mix of crops, livestock, and dairy .

The most recent attempt to quantify the GHG mitigation potential of organic at a national scale was made by Audsley et al. 14, who used a life-cycle assessment model (LCA) to compare …

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NFU President Minette Batters criticised the government’s “contradictory policies” on . The government has contradictory policies on and risks “repeatedly running into crises …

Outstanding Contribution to British , sponsored by NSF. This award is designed to recognise one individual’s dedication to the industry; someone who has worked tirelessly for , through delivering innovation, championing the needs of farmers, spearheading change or promoting the industry to the wider public.

and are vitally important for the United Kingdom as the sector constitutes a key supply source for the country’s food consumption needs. As of 2022, just over 18.1 million …

Vertical is the process of growing plants indoors under controlled conditions in a series of stacked layers. Rather than using sunlight, like in a glasshouse, many of these urban farms are reliant on LED light which is adjusted dependent on the growth stage and crop type. Techniques such as soil free growing are typically used in …

British has a role in tackling climate change and the NFU – which represents 55,000 British farmers – recently outlined its aspiration for net zero by 2040. This process also creates a very high protein animal feed. Crops such as oilseed rape create oil for cooking or can also be turned into biofuel for engines.

More than 1,000 objections to large biogas plant. All the latest content about from the BBC.

creates 10% of the ‘s greenhouse gas emissions, and large-scale has long been accused of degrading the environment. New plan to pay farmers who protect winter soil.

About the and Countryside Programme. The government is phasing out subsidies for land ownership and tenure, and improving the financial offer and services to farmers and land managers …

An overview of in the UK with data on farm incomes, land use, livestock, production, trade, organic and environment. Published by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs in July 2022.

Find out the latest news, tips and advice on and in the UK. Explore online courses, webinars, events and more to help you transition to a sustainable future for your farm business.

Matt McGuire and The Team, 19 October 2022 – Future Podcast. To celebrate National Young Farmers’ Week 2022, Matt McGuire welcomes 3 up-and-coming young people in to the podcast. Charlie Beaty, Ed Dungait and Charlotte Garbutt discuss how to get started in , the importance of education and the range of roles in .

news updated daily by Online. Time to Revisit Solar PV for Farmers & Agri Businesses – Still an Opportunity Worth Exploring !

This publication presents a range of key statistics on and its environmental impacts. It is structured in the same way as the publication in the 2021 and complements the information published in that report. The evidence and narrative presented here is based on the latest available data at the time that in the …

Marwell manor is a cool map, but the modder added smoke on the ground when you drive around, it looks like your tractor is on fire when you drive, really annoying. Six Ashes by GB Modding is the best small to medium sized . It’s got multiple farms you can choose from depending on what sort of you want to do.

“British is at the heart of British trade, and we put at the forefront of any deals we negotiate, prioritising new export opportunities, protecting food standards and …

Chapter 3 Income 24 Summary Introduction Real term trends and summary measures in agricultural income (Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1) Summary measures by country (Table 3.2) Comparison of income measures in EU member states (Figure 3.2) business incomes by type (Table 3.3)

BackgroundThe environmental and social impacts of cultured meat, and its economic viability, are contingent on its implications for food production and for . However, the implications of cultured meat production for farmers have not yet been thoroughly investigated and are poorly understood. The aim of this research was to engage with the sector in critically assessing …

The ’s schemes pay farmers to take actions that improve the environment alongside sustainable food production. SFI has been popular with farmers and to date we have received over …

income • In 2021/22, the average Business Income (FBI) across all types, at current prices, was £72,000 compared to £46,500 in 2020/21. • FBI varies greatly with 10% of farms failing to make a positive FBI in 2021/22 while 41% of farms had an FBI of over £50,000.

Having built our first vertical facility in 2011, we believe this revolutionary growing system will form a key part of food production system for decades to come. In our experience, growers want to produce same food to a high quality without using pesticides. Vertical is a vehicle which can allow this to happen.

According to a study conducted by Compassion in World , 73% of farmed animals in the are raised in factory farms. CiWF explains that at least 40,000 dairy cows, 11 million laying hens, 100 million broiler chickens, and 1.3 million pigs are kept in intensive conditions in the . (CiWF)

Understanding and improving regulation. Some and land management activities are regulated to safeguard our environment and to protect the health of animals, plants and people. We do this through around 150 pieces of legislation, comprising primary legislation (such as the Act 2020) and secondary legislation (such as …

The latest issues affecting today. With the rise of #blight resistant strains in Europe and Ireland, #potato growers face a potential challenge in the season ahead. . In this video, Tom Astill and Emily Harrod discuss considerations for integrated disease management, including: – Varietal selection – Reducing inoculum – Fungicide selection – Alternating modes of act

23 of The Best and Forums. 8 Comments / By James / March 30, 2013. Facebook and Twitter are great places to find out news and information about and . But even today the humble internet forum can still be a great place to find out things, perform research, and converse with other like-minded people.

The Investment Fund is one of the ways through which profitability and environmental good can be achieved. In this post, I’ll give an overview of the fund, ahead of its launch in the autumn. Simply put, The Investment Fund is divided in two. One part of the fund awards grants of lower value and the other part awards grants of …