Renewables

Water grant

The £8m competition is targeting established innovations ready to expand across farming and water sectors

English and Welsh farmers can bid for £2m grants to tackle water shortages

Galbraith and campaign group NOTKUP have lodged separate applications seeking awards of expenses

Galbraith and campaign group NOTKUP have lodged separate applications seeking awards of expenses

Expense enquiry

Farmers seek expenses over handling of agricultural impacts at TKUP inquiry

MSPs will work with rural businesses and communities to raise issues affecting the countryside at Holyrood

MSPs will work with rural businesses and communities to raise issues affecting the countryside at Holyrood

Cross-party group aims to give rural Scotland a stronger voice at Holyrood

The survey aims to capture the differing experiences of Scotland's diverse island communities

The survey aims to capture the differing experiences of Scotland's diverse island communities

Highlands & Islands

Islanders asked to have their say on Scotland’s future

Gillian Martin confirmed the extension of AECS funding while addressing delegates at the NFUS Autumn Conference

Gillian Martin confirmed the extension of AECS funding while addressing delegates at the NFUS Autumn Conference

NFUS Conference

Scottish Government confirms AECS continuation for 2027

The programme will link with wider efforts to restore native woodlands and improve farmland biodiversity across the National Park

The programme will link with wider efforts to restore native woodlands and improve farmland biodiversity across the National Park

Climate resilience

National Park launches four-year trial to future-proof farming

GOV4ALL has brought partners together across southern Spain, France, Lesvos, mainland Greece and Menorca to explore soil health and rural regeneration

GOV4ALL has brought partners together across southern Spain, France, Lesvos, mainland Greece and Menorca to explore soil health and rural regeneration

Regenerative farming

Why Menorca is becoming a Mediterranean hub for regenerative farming

McCain's Farmdex report found that 86% of farmers say policy uncertainty is negatively affecting their farms

McCain's Farmdex report found that 86% of farmers say policy uncertainty is negatively affecting their farms

Rising costs and drought leave farmers questioning their future

Professor of Sustainable Land Management at the Royal Agricultural University, David O’Connor

Professor of Sustainable Land Management at the Royal Agricultural University, David O’Connor

RAU experts to examine the future of our soils

Twelve Necessary Wayleave hearings have been postponed following submissions from affected parties

Twelve Necessary Wayleave hearings have been postponed following submissions from affected parties

Farmers win delay to SSEN wayleave hearings over line plans

The Conservatives say Natural England and the Environment Agency would be abolished under the plans

The Conservatives say Natural England and the Environment Agency would be abolished under the plans

Tory Conference

Conservative Party

Tories propose radical environmental regulator shake-up

Corncrake adult male calling from meadow, RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve, North Uist, Scotland, June

Corncrake adult male calling from meadow, RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve, North Uist, Scotland, June

Corncrake comeback on Skye offers hope for one of Scotland’s rarest birds

Gillian Martin said communities should have 'a real say' in decisions affecting them as Scotland responds to climate change and biodiversity loss

Gillian Martin said communities should have 'a real say' in decisions affecting them as Scotland responds to climate change and biodiversity loss

Community opinion

New climate strategy aims to give locals greater influence

The Agriculture Operations Hearing at the DPEA inquiry heard evidence on the practical challenges of farming beneath the proposed 400kV overhead line

The Agriculture Operations Hearing at the DPEA inquiry heard evidence on the practical challenges of farming beneath the proposed 400kV overhead line

Farmers challenge SSEN over safety at major power hearing

Puffin landing on the Isle of May

Puffin landing on the Isle of May

Puffin population concerns grow as Firth of Forth counts reveal declines

Mark Wilson, CEO of ILI Group

Mark Wilson, CEO of ILI Group

Heat to Harvest

Scotland data centres could revive tomato growing by heating polytunnels

Bryce Cunningham, with some of his herd of Ayrshire cows.

Bryce Cunningham, with some of his herd of Ayrshire cows.

Scottish dairy producer sends 56,000 litres of milk south amid drought shortages

Milling oats for Wildfarmed are harvested alongside flowering strips

Milling oats for Wildfarmed are harvested alongside flowering strips

Wildfarmed oats harvested alongside flowering strips in East Lothian

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

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