How livestock producers can cut their carbon footprint
Farmers Weekly Cutting the livestock sector’s carbon footprint has been high on the climate change agenda for years. But farmers should thoroughly review their key performance indicators before taking any necessary steps, says Jude Capper, ABP chairwoman of sustainable beef and sheep production at Harper Adams University. This should include age at first calving and […]
Long winter nights bring rural crime warning for farmers
Farmers Weekly Cutting the livestock sector’s carbon footprint has been high on the climate change agenda for years. But farmers should thoroughly review their key performance indicators before taking any necessary steps, says Jude Capper, ABP chairwoman of sustainable beef and sheep production at Harper Adams University. This should include age at first calving and […]
Lantra launches online training to keep kids safe on farms
Farmers Weekly Rural and land-based trainer Lantra has launched a free training course to help keep children safe on farms and make sure people are aware of the dangers. The child safety on farms course is aimed at parents and covers issues including child safety around equipment and harmful substances, and the importance of having […]
Therese Coffey returns to Defra amid calls for clarity on ELM
Farmers Weekly Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey has been appointed as the new Defra secretary as part of the reshuffle of ministers effected by prime minister Rishi Sunak in his first day in office, shifting from her previous role as deputy prime minister and health secretary. The appointment marks a return to Defra for Ms […]
Yorkshire farmers set up group to preserve endangered curlew
Farmers Weekly Farmers in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in North Yorkshire have come together to help prevent the decline of one of Britain’s rarest birds – the Eurasian curlew. The Darley Beck Curlew Project is taking a step towards more nature-friendly farming, in order to prevent the decline of this iconic […]
Defra secretary Jayawardena resigns before cabinet reshuffle
Farmers Weekly Ranil Jayawardena has resigned from his role as Defra secretary following Rishi Sunak’s appointment as UK prime minister. Mr Jayawardena was named in Liz Truss’ cabinet on Tuesday 6 September, but has now stepped down following her resignation after just 45 days in office. Mr Sunak has wasted no time with his cabinet […]
NFU Cymru brands new Sustainable Farming Scheme as ‘unviable’
Farmers Weekly NFU Cymru says Wales’ new farm support scheme is unviable for dairy farmers, warning that many will not sign up because the current proposal for every holding to have 10% tree cover would force them to scale back production. At the Welsh Dairy Show on Tuesday (25 October), the union urged the Welsh […]
6 soil carbon schemes for farmers to consider
Farmers Weekly Selling excess stored carbon or carbon associated with emission reductions as carbon credits could be a lucrative new income stream for farmers. In theory, at least. It will help other firms offset their unavoidable carbon emissions after that firm has taken all steps to reduce its emissions and achieve net-zero targets. But the […]