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Wind Protection

Fraser Nicholson opted for Galebreaker's VVS side curtain system to shelter his Holstein cows from the prevailing winds

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Dumfries dairy farmer Fraser Nicholson found installing VVS side curtains

Duchal Moor peatland restoration project and Councillor Paul Cassidy, vice-chair of environment and regeneration

Duchal Moor peatland restoration project and Councillor Paul Cassidy, vice-chair of environment and regeneration

Award-winning peatland restoration branded 'pointless exercise' by councillor

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of regenerative farming (image: Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire)

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of regenerative farming (image: Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire)

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Roxburghshire Monitor Farm panel tackles the truth behind regenerative farming

Keith Muir, associate director at Davidson & Robertson, is calling for more diversified tree planting in Scotland.

Keith Muir, associate director at Davidson & Robertson, is calling for more diversified tree planting in Scotland.

Time to Diversify?

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Species diversity key in climate fight as Finland's carbon push slows

Mairi Gougeon has confirmed the consultations for the Galloway National Park will be extended by two weeks

Mairi Gougeon has confirmed the consultations for the Galloway National Park will be extended by two weeks

Consultations for Galloway National Park proposal have been extended

Environmental concerns have been raised over proposed hydro schemes.

Environmental concerns have been raised over proposed hydro schemes.

Highland Hydro Clash

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Environmental concerns rise over hydro developments

Biomass Connect are trialing plots of perennial grasses and trees to gather data to help land owners grow crops efficiently.

Biomass Connect are trialing plots of perennial grasses and trees to gather data to help land owners grow crops efficiently.

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Biomass Connect are advocating for farmers to get involved in growing biomass product

Two bison calves have been born to the herd at Blean Woods, near Canterbury, Kent

Two bison calves have been born to the herd at Blean Woods, near Canterbury, Kent

Nature’s Comeback

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Bison introduced to Kent woodland welcome two new calves to the herd

The proposed site south-west of John O'Groats has been approved despite objections

The proposed site south-west of John O'Groats has been approved despite objections

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Caithness renewable development gets approval from Scottish Government

The proposed BESS facility will aid the national grid in times of high demand to prevent potential power black outs

The proposed BESS facility will aid the national grid in times of high demand to prevent potential power black outs

Powering the future

New renewable energy battery storage facility approved for Cumbrian farmland

Solar might be the solution as farmers and landowners face more challenges in the industry according to Solar Energy Scotland

Solar might be the solution as farmers and landowners face more challenges in the industry according to Solar Energy Scotland

Solar may be the solution as Scot Gov pledges to produce 6GW of solar energy by 2030

NFUS North East Scotland renewables coordinator Mike Davis

NFUS North East Scotland renewables coordinator Mike Davis

Future-Proof Energy

NFUS's Mike Davis discusses the best ways to install renewables on a small scale

The debate continues about building solar farms on agricultural land

The debate continues about building solar farms on agricultural land

Individual solar farms do not threaten national food security – Bradshaw

A recent report reveals that half of NZ beef and sheep farmers will need to convert to trees to meet 2050 climate target

A recent report reveals that half of NZ beef and sheep farmers will need to convert to trees to meet 2050 climate target

Pine or Profit?

Struggling NZ sheep farms may shift to pine amid profit pressures

£5m from this year's £29.2m nature fund was allocated to settle local government pay disputes

£5m from this year's £29.2m nature fund was allocated to settle local government pay disputes

Nature Fund Cut

The Political Field

Scottish government redirects nature restoration funds to settle council pay dispute

John MacGregor and Andy Maclachlan won the Scottish Woodlands Trophy for Young People - Farm Woodland in 2022 for Allanfauld, Kilsyth

John MacGregor and Andy Maclachlan won the Scottish Woodlands Trophy for Young People - Farm Woodland in 2022 for Allanfauld, Kilsyth

Trustees Wanted

Scotland's Finest Woods are seeking four new trustees for their charity

According to the study commissioned by Investec, 90% of farmers have been approached by third parties wishing to purchase carbon credits

According to the study commissioned by Investec, 90% of farmers have been approached by third parties wishing to purchase carbon credits

Buoyant market for carbon credits - farmers being urged to invest in renewables

Alec Telfer of Broadmeadows Estate

Alec Telfer of Broadmeadows Estate

Late-life Shift

Commercial forestry has transformed Broadmeadows Estate for Alec Telfer

Get Legal Advice

Lift on ban of new onshore wind farms will see influx in new renewable developments

JBS reported that over the last two years they have used approximately 1.2 million tons of beef tallow and pork lard in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

JBS reported that over the last two years they have used approximately 1.2 million tons of beef tallow and pork lard in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Fuel Revolution

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From animal byproducts to jet fuel: JBS Foods leads the way in sustainable aviation

The underground water reserve is thought to be twice the size of Loch Ness

The underground water reserve is thought to be twice the size of Loch Ness

Water Solution?

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Hidden water reserve discovered under Sicily's Iblei mountains amid drought crisis

Hundreds attended a meeting in Galloway about the proposed new national park

Hundreds attended a meeting in Galloway about the proposed new national park

Community opposes Galloway national park, demands referendum and inquiry

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is aiming to future-proof the country's most iconic tree species

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is aiming to future-proof the country's most iconic tree species

Save Scotland's Pines

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Forestry and Land Scotland seeks to future-proof iconic tree species

The Cashel Estate is on the east shore of the loch

The Cashel Estate is on the east shore of the loch

Former manager of Loch Lomond forest calls for halt in £4m sale

ScottishPower is actively seeking farmers and landowners who wish to diversify their business with renewable energy

ScottishPower is actively seeking farmers and landowners who wish to diversify their business with renewable energy

Scottish Power is looking for landowners keen to diversify with new projects

Lloyds Banking Group are offering financing for agroforestry through their Clean Growth Initiative. Credit: Tim Scrivener

Lloyds Banking Group are offering financing for agroforestry through their Clean Growth Initiative. Credit: Tim Scrivener

Lloyds Bank offers funding for agroforestry through it's sustainability initiative

The Tweed Valley from Glentress, Tweed Valley (Credit: Forestry Commission Scotland)

The Tweed Valley from Glentress, Tweed Valley (Credit: Forestry Commission Scotland)

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Tree felling and forestry work in Tweed Valley will affect recreational visitors

Wind Turbines provide an ideal opportunity in upland areas still allowing for animals to graze

Wind Turbines provide an ideal opportunity in upland areas still allowing for animals to graze

Installing renewables on farm is beneficial according Scottish Power's Matthew Imrie

New analysis of government data shows that emissions reductions for farming and land use in England are off track or going backwards

New analysis of government data shows that emissions reductions for farming and land use in England are off track or going backwards

Emissions reductions for farming and land use in England are off track

Agriculture manager, Joseph Keating and agriculture specialist, Laura Talbot

Agriculture manager, Joseph Keating and agriculture specialist, Laura Talbot

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Co-op and British farmers join forces to boost sustainability on Britain’s farms

Morrisons is the leading supermarket to collaborate with The Institiue for Agriculture and Horticultue

Morrisons is the leading supermarket to collaborate with The Institiue for Agriculture and Horticultue

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Morrisons and TIAH team up to boost farmers' skills for net zero carbon emissions

The 700-hectare Stobo plantation located near Peebles in the Scottish Borders

The 700-hectare Stobo plantation located near Peebles in the Scottish Borders

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Climate investors defend forestry project amid court challenge by opposition group

Onshore wind turbines lead in the way of low cost renewable energy in the UK (image: Pixabay)

Onshore wind turbines lead in the way of low cost renewable energy in the UK (image: Pixabay)

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Labour lifts onshore wind ban, aims to double capacity by 2023 despite challenges

Cabinet exterior

Cabinet exterior

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New lifesaving defibrillator cabinet powered by solar and wind energy launched

Simon Howie and Adrian Gillespie

Simon Howie and Adrian Gillespie

Perthshire butcher Simon Howie boosts sustainability with £2m renewables investment

SSE chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies says the results are a 'strong performance'

SSE chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies says the results are a 'strong performance'

Profits fall at SSE but renewables income sees growth in 'strong performance'

Scotland restored 10,360ha of peatland to cut emissions and accelerate net-zero progress.

Scotland restored 10,360ha of peatland to cut emissions and accelerate net-zero progress.

More than 10,000ha of peatland restored in the past year in Scotland

Binn Group & Paprec Energies EfW LaunchFrom left, Jim Fairlie MSP, Brian Harkins, Sebastien Petithuguenin, Allan MacGregor and Cllr Grant Laing. Picture by Graeme Hart. Copyright Perthshire Picture Agency

Binn Group & Paprec Energies EfW LaunchFrom left, Jim Fairlie MSP, Brian Harkins, Sebastien Petithuguenin, Allan MacGregor and Cllr Grant Laing. Picture by Graeme Hart. Copyright Perthshire Picture Agency

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Work begins on joint venture major energy from waste plant in Tayside

The Neilsons Park Farm near East Kilbride

The Neilsons Park Farm near East Kilbride

Advances in technology means solar continues to be an attractive renewables option

Organisers are hoping to attract record-breaking numbers of delegates. Pic:Newsline Media Ltd

Organisers are hoping to attract record-breaking numbers of delegates. Pic:Newsline Media Ltd

All energy conference set to attract record-breaking number of delegates

Jamie Davidson of Johnston Carmichael

Jamie Davidson of Johnston Carmichael

Jamie Davidson discusses farming's net zero opportunities at Johnston Carmichael

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Alastair Grant/PA Wire

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Alastair Grant/PA Wire

Protests by farmers credited with EU pesticide climbdown as dissent gains momentum

Dr Matt Elliot, plant health and biosecurity scientist, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Dr Matt Elliot, plant health and biosecurity scientist, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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Tree expert outlines benefits and challenges around agroforestry

Faw Side windfarm proposed 45 turbines to power 325,000 houses

Faw Side windfarm proposed 45 turbines to power 325,000 houses

Faw Side wind farm rejected following 'significant' impact to local area

A battery storage site. Pic: Bidwells.

A battery storage site. Pic: Bidwells.

Battery storage systems are heading in a positive direction

Ian Austin of rural surveyors Davidson and Robertson.

Ian Austin of rural surveyors Davidson and Robertson.

Don't fear green energy: Landowners encouraged to explore opportunities

First Minister Humza Yousaf

First Minister Humza Yousaf

Orkney tidal farm hosts the largest array of turbines globally

The wind farm will generate up to 125MW.

The wind farm will generate up to 125MW.

SSE Renewables applauds approval of Cloiche onshore wind farm by Scottish Ministers

Jamie Lindsay and Declan Bryans of LIND.

Jamie Lindsay and Declan Bryans of LIND.

Battery storage specialist secures six-figure investment for carbon reduction

Rural properties located in exposed areas are particularly vulnerable to heat loss.

Rural properties located in exposed areas are particularly vulnerable to heat loss.

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Heating rural properties: Exploring solutions for prohibitive utility bills

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Carbon literacy accreditation for sustainable agriculture businesses

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray

Neil Gray to discuss Scotland's role in global net zero solutions

Derek Bathgate explores onshore wind sector deal opportunities in Scotland

Community support is vital to windfarm applications

Community support is vital to windfarm applications

Katrick Technologies CEO Vijay Madlani advocates rural wind energy benefits