Trade deals and tree planting debated at Farmers Weekly Question Time
Farmers Weekly A report from the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) committee has raised concerns over the state of mental health across rural communities in England, and has called for urgent government action. The report found that isolation, poor transport connections and rural poverty have negatively affected the mental wellbeing of farmworkers, farmers […]
£15m available to help farmers enhance the landscape
Farmers Weekly A report from the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) committee has raised concerns over the state of mental health across rural communities in England, and has called for urgent government action. The report found that isolation, poor transport connections and rural poverty have negatively affected the mental wellbeing of farmworkers, farmers […]
Efra finds major concern in rural mental health report
Farmers Weekly A report from the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) committee has raised concerns over the state of mental health across rural communities in England, and has called for urgent government action. The report found that isolation, poor transport connections and rural poverty have negatively affected the mental wellbeing of farmworkers, farmers […]
Why diverse forage mixtures could improve outwintering
Farmers Weekly Findings from a recent trial in Devon have concluded that outwintering cattle on a diverse mix of forages can help improve both animal and soil health, while also benefiting the wider environment. The study, facilitated by Innovative Farmers and supported by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG), came about as the result […]
Lib Dems and TFA secure key amends to Welsh Agriculture Bill
Farmers Weekly NFU Scotland has called for forestry grant support to be kept separate from the agricultural budget, in a bid to minimise red tape and maintain working farmland. In response to the Scottish government’s consultation on the Forestry Grant Scheme, the union used results from a six-week survey of members to highlight concerns over […]
Editor’s view: Why the summit was a sedative, not a cure
Farmers Weekly NFU Scotland has called for forestry grant support to be kept separate from the agricultural budget, in a bid to minimise red tape and maintain working farmland. In response to the Scottish government’s consultation on the Forestry Grant Scheme, the union used results from a six-week survey of members to highlight concerns over […]
NFU Scotland demands more ‘farmer friendly’ forestry grants
Farmers Weekly NFU Scotland has called for forestry grant support to be kept separate from the agricultural budget, in a bid to minimise red tape and maintain working farmland. In response to the Scottish government’s consultation on the Forestry Grant Scheme, the union used results from a six-week survey of members to highlight concerns over […]
Webinar: How to enrol in a carbon programme: From data entry to income
Farmers Weekly There’s a lot of carbon talk, but less carbon action. This webinar shows how to enrol in a carbon programme, enter your data, and start earning money. Learn what you need in order to enrol including data and practices used on the farm and the steps of the enrolment process. While it is […]