Coping With Climate Change 31/07/08
Tackling problems such as heat stress and managing livestock in drought or flood conditions are the subjects of a new series of climate change Action for Profit sheets from EBLEX.

Farmers Urged to Join Conservation Agriculture Revolution 24/07/08
Some 100 delegates from 36 countries meeting at FAO today called on farmers to join the ongoing “Greener” revolution represented by a form of farming known as Conservation Agriculture.

Slurry Storage Costs on Farmers Unacceptable 24/07/08
The TFA has said it is unacceptable that English livestock farmers should be saddled with the full costs of having to install new slurry storage capacity on their farms.

New Study of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Farms 03/07/08
The comprehensive study of 200 farms comes at a time when the agricultural industry is increasingly aware it must take steps to reduce its carbon footprint, particularly emissions of nitrous oxide and methane.

Land Degradation Increasing in Severity and Extent 02/07/08
Land degradation is intensifying in many parts of the world, according to a study using data taken over a 20-year period, FAO announced this week.

Reducing Flooding the Natural Way 12/06/08
The key to long-term, cost effective flood prevention could be held in England's National Parks and farmland landscapes, says Natural England, one year on from last year’s summer floods.

Yorkshire Agricultural Society wins Green Business of the Year Award 29/05/08
Yorkshire Agricultural Society staff were celebrating recently when the Society was awarded the Green Business of the Year Award at the Yorkshire Rural Awards.

Sustainable Farming Evidence At Your Fingertips 09/05/08
LEAF’s IFM Database, which provides clear evidence of the economic, environmental, social and biodiversity benefits of Integrated Farm Management (IFM), has been updated to include summaries of papers from around the world.

Wind Farms Can Improve Drab Scenery 08/05/08
A survey of the visual effects of wind farms was undertaken in South Australia, with the aim of quantifying the impact of wind farms on the perceived scenic quality of landscapes.

John Deere Gives Green Light to Pure Biodiesel 30/04/08
Certified pure biodiesel may now be used in machines fitted with certain John Deere engines, says the Deere Power Systems Group.

Linking Environment and Farming 23/04/08
The Scottish Government is supporting farmers to join LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), and carry out the tried and tested LEAF Audit and add value to their produce through LEAF Marque.

Beautiful Farms Promote the British Countryside 14/04/08
The annual Beautiful Farm Awards recognises and rewards farmers for their care and stewardship of the British countryside, and the competition is now open to all farmers across the UK.

New Holland Gives Farmers the Biodiesel Choice 09/04/08
As ‘Biofuels Day’ approaches on 15th April, New Holland has confirmed its commitment to the promotion of biodiesel in agriculture.

Study Finds Concerns with Biofuels 31/03/08
Biofuels are widely considered one of the most promising sources of renewable energy by policy makers and environmentalists alike.

Making Millions from Wind Farms 25/03/08
Most landowners are not aware that they can make further millions out of a wind farm project if they are prepared to deal with the planning application themselves.

Land Management in a Changing Environment 20/03/08
Experts from around the UK will be gathering in Edinburgh to address an international conference at the end of March.

Best Practice Advice at Exeter Maize Growers Site Prevents Pollution 11/03/08
The spotlight will fall on the cultivation and nutrient needs of forage and grain maize at a free demonstration event for farmers and growers on Tuesday 18 March.

Farmers Understand the Carbon Footprint Science 22/0208
Farmers have been calculating their carbon footprint using the free on-line calculator at C-Plan for over 6 months now and the feed back is deafening.