Renewables

Pollination AI

AgriSound of York is working on how to use bees to boost pollination at fruit farms.

UK fruit pollination project aims to unlock a major growing advantage

Jonathan Ralling has been appointed director of LEAF Marque

Jonathan Ralling has been appointed director of LEAF Marque

LEAF Marque appoints new director as environmental scheme expands

Farmers are being encouraged to plan fertiliser requirements early

Farmers are being encouraged to plan fertiliser requirements early

Farmers urged to plan fertiliser purchases ahead of spring demand

UK cider producers have discussed the issues they have faced with their harvests this summer due to the prolonged hot weather

UK cider producers have discussed the issues they have faced with their harvests this summer due to the prolonged hot weather

UK producers of popular alcoholic drink facing 'worst harvest ever' for 40 years

Dawn Meats has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% since 2018

Dawn Meats has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% since 2018

Dawn Meats Group

Dawn Meats reports major cut in operational emissions

Northern gannets on the Bass Rock, in the Firth of Forth

Northern gannets on the Bass Rock, in the Firth of Forth

‘Terrifying’: are we really paying attention to what’s happening to Scotland’s birds?

Dr Emma McGowan, Genetics Specialist, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)

Dr Emma McGowan, Genetics Specialist, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)

Microbiome breeding

Carbon emissions

Microbiome-led breeding could cut cattle methane without sacrificing growth

Chris Packham has criticised animal agriculture as a major driver of biodiversity loss while calling for a shift towards plant-based diets

Chris Packham has criticised animal agriculture as a major driver of biodiversity loss while calling for a shift towards plant-based diets

Chris Packham calls for shift to plant-based diet amid rising wildfires

Ross Ewing said recovery funding was vital but should be matched by greater investment in wildfire prevention

Ross Ewing said recovery funding was vital but should be matched by greater investment in wildfire prevention

Scottish Government announces £3 million Cairngorms wildfire business recovery fund

Welsh Government guidance is available to farmers concerned about livestock and horse welfare during extreme weather

Welsh Government guidance is available to farmers concerned about livestock and horse welfare during extreme weather

Welsh Government

Farmers urged to access support as dry weather continues

Just 14.3% of England’s 4658 surface water bodies achieved good ecological status in the latest assessment

Just 14.3% of England’s 4658 surface water bodies achieved good ecological status in the latest assessment

Just 14% of England's rivers, lakes and estuaries meet good environmental standards

Extreme weather could reduce arable farm revenues by £390 million

Extreme weather could reduce arable farm revenues by £390 million

Heatwaves could cost UK arable farmers £390m in lost harvest

Kinetic7 is developing hydrogen-on-demand systems for businesses and homes

Kinetic7 is developing hydrogen-on-demand systems for businesses and homes

Energy Resilience

Hydrogen technology firm promotes on-demand gas amid energy security concerns

Scotland’s muirburn licensing scheme is due to begin on September 15

Scotland’s muirburn licensing scheme is due to begin on September 15

Muirburn Debate

Scots farmers urge delay to muirburn licence over wildfire fears

Shell has agreed to sell its European onshore renewables portfolio, including projects in the UK, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, to TotalEnergies

Shell has agreed to sell its European onshore renewables portfolio, including projects in the UK, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, to TotalEnergies

Renewable energy

Shell agrees sale of European renewables business to TotalEnergies

New Government figures show renewables generated more than half of the UK's electricity in 2025, with wind remaining the country's largest source of clean power

New Government figures show renewables generated more than half of the UK's electricity in 2025, with wind remaining the country's largest source of clean power

Renewables rise

Wind and solar drive record UK renewable electricity generation

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Borders Council

planning refusal

Scottish Borders Council

Councillors advised to refuse proposed £5m luxury holiday park

Interior designer Banjo Beale and husband Rohan Christopher outside Ulva House

Interior designer Banjo Beale and husband Rohan Christopher outside Ulva House

Ulva's remarkable revival enters new chapter as island community grows

Defra’s long-term farming strategy identifies the development of more productive, sustainable and climate-resilient crop varieties as a key priority for UK agriculture

Defra’s long-term farming strategy identifies the development of more productive, sustainable and climate-resilient crop varieties as a key priority for UK agriculture

Drought exposes crisis in farming

The Countryside Alliance has accused the 'government of playing with fire' after a spate of UK-wide wildfires

The Countryside Alliance has accused the 'government of playing with fire' after a spate of UK-wide wildfires

Policy criticism

Countryside Alliance

New wildfire policy criticised as blaze rages in Cairngorms

Smoke rises from peatland and woodland near Glenmore as firefighters tackle one of Scotland’s most significant recent wildfires

Smoke rises from peatland and woodland near Glenmore as firefighters tackle one of Scotland’s most significant recent wildfires

Scottish Government

Government points finger at climate change over wildfire crisis

Heavy rain is helping crews tackle the Glenmore–Strath Nethy wildfire

Heavy rain is helping crews tackle the Glenmore–Strath Nethy wildfire

Wildfire exposes growing pressure on Scotland's fire and rescue service

More than 100 firefighters are continuing to battle the fast-moving wildfire in the Cairngorms as challenging weather conditions fuel its spread

More than 100 firefighters are continuing to battle the fast-moving wildfire in the Cairngorms as challenging weather conditions fuel its spread

Major incident declared as Cairngorms wildfire forces village evacuation

The River Carron Conservation Association (RCCA) has been running its restoration programme since the 1990s

The River Carron Conservation Association (RCCA) has been running its restoration programme since the 1990s

Genetic research finds evidence to save salmon after 30-year conservation effort

Angela Hepworth, incoming chief executive, Scottish Renewables

Angela Hepworth, incoming chief executive, Scottish Renewables

Renewable energy

Angela Hepworth appointed new Scottish Renewables chief executive

Undated handout photo issued by RSPB Scotland of the wildfire at the Cairngorms National Park. Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms. The wildfire started in

Undated handout photo issued by RSPB Scotland of the wildfire at the Cairngorms National Park. Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms. The wildfire started in

Residents evacuated as firefighters battle huge Cairngorms wildfire

The new beef and lamb environmental roadmap focuses on practical ways to reduce emissions while improving farm productivity

The new beef and lamb environmental roadmap focuses on practical ways to reduce emissions while improving farm productivity

Roadmap aims to make beef and lamb farming more sustainable

New LDNPA chair Jim Jackson with outgoing chair Tiffany Hunt

New LDNPA chair Jim Jackson with outgoing chair Tiffany Hunt

New Lake District National Park Authority chair appointed

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Monsanto in a landmark Roundup liability case

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Monsanto in a landmark Roundup liability case

Supreme Court rules in favour of Monsanto Roundup case

Groundswell returns to Lannock Farm on July 1 and 2 with its biggest programme to date

Groundswell returns to Lannock Farm on July 1 and 2 with its biggest programme to date

10 years strong

Groundswell returns with global line-up of regenerative agriculture experts

Mark Kent, CEO of the Scotch Whisky Association

Mark Kent, CEO of the Scotch Whisky Association

Climate crisis threatens one of Scotland's most important crops

Scottish Government

Glue trap ban comes into force as Scotland strengthens wildlife protections

New trees being planted as part of ongoing habitat and landscape improvement work at the farm

New trees being planted as part of ongoing habitat and landscape improvement work at the farm

Home Farm Nacton joins LEAF demonstration farm network

Gillian Martin reiterated the Scottish Government's commitment to maintaining livestock numbers while supporting farmers to reduce emissions

Gillian Martin reiterated the Scottish Government's commitment to maintaining livestock numbers while supporting farmers to reduce emissions

Emissions decline

Scottish farm emissions fall as livestock numbers decline

Mark Ruskell has been appointed Rural Affairs Committee convener

Mark Ruskell has been appointed Rural Affairs Committee convener

Scottish Government

Environmental campaigner to chair Holyrood rural committee

Managing director of Caeli UK Hans-Georg

Managing director of Caeli UK Hans-Georg

Renewable energy

Wales farmers urged to seize onshore wind energy opportunity

LiDAR data being displayed at the Immersive Suite

LiDAR data being displayed at the Immersive Suite

James Hutton Institute

Researchers develop immersive 3D models of Scottish landscapes

More than 51,000kg of CO2e emissions were saved at the 2026 Great British Farm Fest after organisers used HVO instead of diesel

More than 51,000kg of CO2e emissions were saved at the 2026 Great British Farm Fest after organisers used HVO instead of diesel

Farm Fest saves 51,000kg emissions using HVO fuel

Ed Miliband has supported calls to reduce meat and dairy consumption

Ed Miliband has supported calls to reduce meat and dairy consumption

Livestock fears

Miliband backs CCC plan to slash UK meat and dairy consumption

Sir Tony Blair has criticised the UK’s net zero approach, arguing current policies risk imposing costs on businesses and consumers

Sir Tony Blair has criticised the UK’s net zero approach, arguing current policies risk imposing costs on businesses and consumers

Renewable energy

Blair questions UK net zero strategy amid economic pressures

Manouk Wilkinson at a peatland restoration site in Shetland

Manouk Wilkinson at a peatland restoration site in Shetland

Record peatland

Scotland sets record by restoring 15,448 hectares of peatland

Representative image of a chicken farm

Representative image of a chicken farm

Planning glitch

Council statement after 1,000 objections to chicken farm vanish

The Climate Change Committee says British farming is already being hit by extreme heat, flooding and drought, and must rapidly adapt crops and practices to stay viable

The Climate Change Committee says British farming is already being hit by extreme heat, flooding and drought, and must rapidly adapt crops and practices to stay viable

Climate warning

Climate report warns British farming faces escalating weather risks

A new five‑year deer strategy brings together national park, forestry, water and conservation bodies to tackle rising deer impacts on the Lake District

A new five‑year deer strategy brings together national park, forestry, water and conservation bodies to tackle rising deer impacts on the Lake District

Deer management

Lake District unveils five‑year plan for sustainable deer management

Peatland landscape near Loch Katrine

Peatland landscape near Loch Katrine

Consultation launched on first-ever industry standard for Scotland’s peatlands

A windfarm in the borders has been rejected

A windfarm in the borders has been rejected

Renewable energy

Wind farm rejection ruling highlights importance of grid connection

SSEN Kintore–Tealing line faces further assessment

SSEN Kintore–Tealing line faces further assessment

SSEN Kintore-Tealing line sent back over farming impact gaps

Experts warn that poorly stored plastics, oil and chemical containers can raise red flags during Red Tractor inspections

Experts warn that poorly stored plastics, oil and chemical containers can raise red flags during Red Tractor inspections

Red Tractor reviews put farm waste management under scrutiny

The event will take place at Dumfries House

The event will take place at Dumfries House

Major wool summit involving industry members to take place at Dumfries House

Sheep farmers warn white-tailed eagles could threaten lambs

Sheep farmers warn white-tailed eagles could threaten lambs

Farmers’ fears

National Sheep Association (NSA)

Sheep farmers warn white-tailed eagles could threaten lambs

Greenpeace analysis of Fera survey data suggests more than 100 different pesticide active substances are used across crops commonly found in a typical roast dinner

Greenpeace analysis of Fera survey data suggests more than 100 different pesticide active substances are used across crops commonly found in a typical roast dinner

Greenpeace study links roast dinner staples to heavy pesticide use

The SSSI was badly damaged by repeated use of fertiliser, slurry and herbicide.

The SSSI was badly damaged by repeated use of fertiliser, slurry and herbicide.

Farm company must pay £21k for damaging rare plants at protected wildlife site

Stuart Millar, head of employer engagement, apprenticeships and work based learning at Ayrshire College, Frank Emil Moen, CEO/managing partner at Energy Innovation – Norway, Alistair Rodgers, assistant principal and Steven Kjørmo, COO at Energy

Stuart Millar, head of employer engagement, apprenticeships and work based learning at Ayrshire College, Frank Emil Moen, CEO/managing partner at Energy Innovation – Norway, Alistair Rodgers, assistant principal and Steven Kjørmo, COO at Energy

Ayrshire College

Ayrshire College steps up to train Scotland’s offshore wind workforce

NFU Scotland warns of 'significant challenges' if glyphosate is banned