Renewables

Trust backs plan

Sandra McDowell, vice chair of the Galloway National Park Association

Wild places charity backs 'resilient' Galloway National Park campaign

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

Farmers blast 'cruel' Labour tax raid as Jeremy Clarkson joins Westminster protest

Golden Eagles are protected in Scotland (stock pic)

Golden Eagles are protected in Scotland (stock pic)

Eagle Disappears

Probe after Golden Eagle vanishes over grouse moor 'crime hotspot'

Jeff Bezos backs UK project with £7.3m grant to develop a cattle vaccine aimed at reducing methane emissions Ref:RH190124074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Jeff Bezos backs UK project with £7.3m grant to develop a cattle vaccine aimed at reducing methane emissions Ref:RH190124074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

£7.3M for change

Jeff Bezos funds £7.3m project for cattle vaccine to reduce global methane emissions

ASA doubles down on risk of greenwashing with misleading 'regen ag' claims

ASA doubles down on risk of greenwashing with misleading 'regen ag' claims

Over 50% impact

ASA doubles down on risk of greenwashing with misleading ‘regen ag’ claims

Luke Breedon, Nuffield Farming scholar

Luke Breedon, Nuffield Farming scholar

Biochar Benefits

Nuffield Farming report explores the benefits of biochar

Delegates gather in Baku for COP29 to tackle climate change Ref:RH250320046 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Delegates gather in Baku for COP29 to tackle climate change Ref:RH250320046 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

COP29 in Baku begins with focus on agriculture's role in climate solutions

The Bog Hall habitat bank project area Picture: CHARLOTTE GRAHAM

The Bog Hall habitat bank project area Picture: CHARLOTTE GRAHAM

Rewilding Begins

30-year restoration and rewilding project announced for North Yorkshire estate

Acting cabinet secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Gillian Martin

Acting cabinet secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Gillian Martin

Gillian Martin leads Scotland’s voice on climate action at COP29 Summit in Baku

L-R: Lucy Jenner, Alice Slattery, Francesca Fowler-Walsh

L-R: Lucy Jenner, Alice Slattery, Francesca Fowler-Walsh

Climate Solutions

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Savills expands natural capital team with two new appointments

Scotland’s plan to draw private investment into natural capital

Scotland’s plan to draw private investment into natural capital

Invest in Nature

Attracting private investment in nature: Scotland's natural capital framework launch

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?

Diversification

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

Police enquiries have been ongoing

Police enquiries have been ongoing

Dead Golden Eagle Found

Police Scotland

Probe after golden eagle found in plastic bag with body parts removed

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

The UK has announced an international initiative at COP16 to protect and restore nature, aiming to safeguard 30% of land by 2030 Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The UK has announced an international initiative at COP16 to protect and restore nature, aiming to safeguard 30% of land by 2030 Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protect Our Planet

UK heads 30by30 nature push at COP16

Vets unite for sustainability: 93% emphasise the importance of taking action against climate change Ref:RH290721077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Vets unite for sustainability: 93% emphasise the importance of taking action against climate change Ref:RH290721077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Sustainability Wins

New BVA report empowers vets to tackle climate change and net zero goals

Questions have been raised over the legality of a recently proposed tree planting site in Dumfries and Galloway.

Questions have been raised over the legality of a recently proposed tree planting site in Dumfries and Galloway.

Save Our Peatlands

Questions raised over newly proposed forest

Bird crime is an issue

Bird crime is an issue

RSPB bird crime report

Scottish Land and Estates react to Government bird crime report

Land on the Rothbury estate in Northumberland

Land on the Rothbury estate in Northumberland

Opportunity Awaits

Wildlife groups secure bid to buy North East of England estate for nature recovery

Just seven per cent of England is currently protected for nature, the Government has said, as it set out rules to help meet a global goal to protect 30 per cent of land by 2030.

Just seven per cent of England is currently protected for nature, the Government has said, as it set out rules to help meet a global goal to protect 30 per cent of land by 2030.

Protecting Nature

Just 7% of England’s land protected for nature, Government assessment shows

The Sustainable Farming Incentive supports actions to improve nature on farmland

The Sustainable Farming Incentive supports actions to improve nature on farmland

Dates announced for agricultural transition roadshows in North England

Scotland's Green Pride

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NFUS President says ‘applaud’ and ‘reward’ green farming

Local farmers gather to learn about the Resilient Farm Network in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Local farmers gather to learn about the Resilient Farm Network in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Farming for the Future

Farmers in Loch Lomond invited to lead climate-friendly farming innovation

Slurry running off Huntham Farm into a lane.

Slurry running off Huntham Farm into a lane.

£20k Pollution Fine

Farmer fined more than £20,000 after heavy rain led to slurry running off fields

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

Diversification

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

Library picture of a badger

Library picture of a badger

Spared Jail Time

Two men spared jail after allowing a dog to enter a badger sett

Conservative MPs have urged the Government not to cut the budget for nature-friendly farming

Conservative MPs have urged the Government not to cut the budget for nature-friendly farming

Farmers at Risk

Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

Upland livestock farming and Commoning in the Lake District Picture: Rachel Marston

Upland livestock farming and Commoning in the Lake District Picture: Rachel Marston

Funding at Risk

Landscape charity warns Defra against cuts to agriculture budget

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

Diversification

Caithness renewable development gets approval from Scottish Government

Farmers invited to join climate programme led by Loch Lomond National Park

Farmers invited to join climate programme led by Loch Lomond National Park

Join and Profit

Farmers invited to join climate programme led by Loch Lomond National Park

The NRW consultation runs until December 16.

The NRW consultation runs until December 16.

Farmers Speak Out

Farmers express fears over new national park plan

Cows. (Library image)

Cows. (Library image)

Bovine TB Alert

South Cumbria area 'closely monitored' as bovine TB cases hotspot

The repairs on the buildings range from small-scale, specialist timber repairs to whole re-roofs and structural masonry work

The repairs on the buildings range from small-scale, specialist timber repairs to whole re-roofs and structural masonry work

Lake District: £3.2m investment in historic barns

Wet fields in County Durham this spring Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Wet fields in County Durham this spring Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

'A shocker': Analysis suggests 2024 English harvest one of worst for decades

Environment Secretary Steve Reed in Downing Street

Environment Secretary Steve Reed in Downing Street

Save Our Farmers

The Political Field

Steve Barclay says many farming businesses ‘unlikely to survive’ without support

Sunrise on the Somerset Levels, stock image.

Sunrise on the Somerset Levels, stock image.

Nature in Crisis

Conservationists warn ‘giant strides’ needed to close huge nature targets gap

Scotland has been chosen once again to chair the Under2 Climate Action Network

Scotland has been chosen once again to chair the Under2 Climate Action Network

Big climate goals

Scotland to chair global climate action network coalition Under2

Campaigners are bidding to save the River Severn from poultry farm pollution.

Campaigners are bidding to save the River Severn from poultry farm pollution.

Farm Battle Begins

Legal challenge to stop expansion of Borders intensive poultry industry

No Galloway National Park campaign co-founders Denise Brownlee and Liz Hitschmann with one of their banners

No Galloway National Park campaign co-founders Denise Brownlee and Liz Hitschmann with one of their banners

Join the Debate

The Political Field

Campaigners against Galloway National Park plan condemn 'dirty tricks'

Shetland's strong winds, prime development sites and capable workforce make the islands an attractive location for new energy projects

Shetland's strong winds, prime development sites and capable workforce make the islands an attractive location for new energy projects

Unlocking Wealth

Shetland considered prime development site for new renewable energy projects

Renewable energy usage this year has risen in Scotland compared to figures in 2023

Renewable energy usage this year has risen in Scotland compared to figures in 2023

Record Energy Boost

Scotland's renewable energy generation has risen this year compared to 2023

Hydrogen electroylsis can be used as a sustainable way to power farm vehicles

Hydrogen electroylsis can be used as a sustainable way to power farm vehicles

Scottish Farmers harness hydrogen as an alternative sustainable energy source

GNPA trustee Neil Picken pictured on his farm near Borgue, Kirkcudbright (image: Colin Hattersley Photography)

GNPA trustee Neil Picken pictured on his farm near Borgue, Kirkcudbright (image: Colin Hattersley Photography)

Nature's Solution

GNPA highlights National Park proposal as a solution for Galloway farmers

Ottmar Edenhofer, Chair of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change

Ottmar Edenhofer, Chair of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change

Still too soon?

'Premature' to come to a conclusion about pricing agricultural emissions

UK farm input costs have surged by 44% since 2019, driven by rising prices in feed, fertiliser, and fuel Ref:RH240820011 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

UK farm input costs have surged by 44% since 2019, driven by rising prices in feed, fertiliser, and fuel Ref:RH240820011 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farm Costs Rise

UK farming input costs surge by 44% since 2019 as feed and energy costs soar

Councillor Redman speaks out on rewilding, warning of the impact on farmers and rural life.

Councillor Redman speaks out on rewilding, warning of the impact on farmers and rural life.

Rewilding Risks

Councillor Alastair Redman opposes rewilding that harms British farmers

Capercaillie are among Scotland's most endangered creatures

Capercaillie are among Scotland's most endangered creatures

Five-year plan launched to save capercaillie from extinction

Smoke from the fire at Greenspot covered aFalmouth leading to complaints

Smoke from the fire at Greenspot covered aFalmouth leading to complaints

“Vile” Smoke Apology

Farmer apologises after 'vile' smelling thick smoke stinks up town

How regenerative agriculture can help meet net zero targets Ref: RH260824012 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

How regenerative agriculture can help meet net zero targets Ref: RH260824012 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Regenerative farming

Nuffield report highlights regenerative practices for UK's net zero goals

Farmers are being called on to take part

Farmers are being called on to take part

Join the Discussion

Survey seeks farmers’ views on challenging harvest

The area in Wales will be under consultation

The area in Wales will be under consultation

Welsh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty being looked at for National Park status

The partnership's plan aims to help rural communities strengthen their resilience against flooding Ref:RH080424028 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The partnership's plan aims to help rural communities strengthen their resilience against flooding Ref:RH080424028 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

New rural partnership supports farmers in resilience against flood and erosion risks

Head of agriculture, Barclays Business Banking, Adam White

Head of agriculture, Barclays Business Banking, Adam White

Green Loans Discount

Barclays discounts green loans for UK agriculture commitment

Survey results reveal strong opposition to Galloway Park plans

Survey results reveal strong opposition to Galloway Park plans

Open survey gives clear mandate to oppose Galloway National Park proposal