Editor’s View: Farmers and MPs more similar than you think
Farmers Weekly How do you feel about our current crop of politicians? If you’re anything like the rest of the population, the answer is probably “not good”. Survey after survey show politicians are the least trusted people in the country – in stark contrast to farmers, who are consistently found to be the most trusted […]
Hot weather sees increased flea beetle activity in OSR
Farmers Weekly England’s lowland peat soils are some of the most valuable when it comes to food production, but they also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Draining peatland soils has allowed them to be used to grow a wide array of fresh vegetables, salads, grains, meat and dairy products over many centuries. However, it has […]
Defra’s survey reveals lack of confidence in farming schemes
Farmers Weekly England’s lowland peat soils are some of the most valuable when it comes to food production, but they also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Draining peatland soils has allowed them to be used to grow a wide array of fresh vegetables, salads, grains, meat and dairy products over many centuries. However, it has […]
Are wetland crops the future on lowland peat?
Farmers Weekly England’s lowland peat soils are some of the most valuable when it comes to food production, but they also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Draining peatland soils has allowed them to be used to grow a wide array of fresh vegetables, salads, grains, meat and dairy products over many centuries. However, it has […]
Tesco to expand its low-carbon fertiliser trial tenfold
Farmers Weekly Planning requirements for onshore wind farms have been relaxed by government ministers, which should help streamline the construction process. The changes should help create faster planning applications and would allow local communities to benefit from lower energy costs as an incentive for more projects to gain local backing. Very few onshore wind turbines […]
Government dragging heels on No 10 food security pledges
Farmers Weekly Planning requirements for onshore wind farms have been relaxed by government ministers, which should help streamline the construction process. The changes should help create faster planning applications and would allow local communities to benefit from lower energy costs as an incentive for more projects to gain local backing. Very few onshore wind turbines […]
Relaxed planning for onshore wind welcomed by farming sector
Farmers Weekly Planning requirements for onshore wind farms have been relaxed by government ministers, which should help streamline the construction process. The changes should help create faster planning applications and would allow local communities to benefit from lower energy costs as an incentive for more projects to gain local backing. Very few onshore wind turbines […]
Farmers turn to wildflowers and bird cover after costly harvest
Farmers Weekly Planning requirements for onshore wind farms have been relaxed by government ministers, which should help streamline the construction process. The changes should help create faster planning applications and would allow local communities to benefit from lower energy costs as an incentive for more projects to gain local backing. Very few onshore wind turbines […]