Renewables

Big climate goals

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

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

Farmers push for sustainable future amid net zero challenges Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers push for sustainable future amid net zero challenges Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

net zero challenges

2040 net zero goal faces challenges due to lack of climate-friendly investment

Feed Efficiency Matters

Increase milk value and improve carbon footprint with sugar beet feed

Finlay Carson expresses concern over Galloway National Park proposal

Finlay Carson expresses concern over Galloway National Park proposal

MSP Finlay Carson questions time allowed for National Park consultation

Exmoor ponies on the rewilding part of the estate at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk.

Exmoor ponies on the rewilding part of the estate at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk.

Government urged to commit to rewilding 30% of Britain’s land and seas by 2030

Ryan Nelson applies basalt dust on his farm, boosting crop growth while capturing carbon.

Ryan Nelson applies basalt dust on his farm, boosting crop growth while capturing carbon.

Magic dust works

How farms are using 'magic dust' to capture carbon

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 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

Bolton Castle Estate

Bolton Castle Estate

Curlew Champion

Estate's award for work to ensure curlews don't become extinct in UK

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

Riddle Graham, chairman of Scottish Agritourism

Riddle Graham, chairman of Scottish Agritourism

Farmers’ Net Zero Push

SRUC hosts major European conference on sustainable agriculture and advisory services

Professor Gretchen C. Daily (image: Hutton)

Professor Gretchen C. Daily (image: Hutton)

TB Macaulay Lecture

45th TB Macaulay Lecture: Nature's economic impact explored by Professor Daily

Ursula von der Leyen aims to integrate the dialogue's findings into her vision for the future of EU agriculture Ref:RH250320046 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Ursula von der Leyen aims to integrate the dialogue's findings into her vision for the future of EU agriculture Ref:RH250320046 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Ursula von der Leyen to shape EU agri-food future with new report insights

Mull of Galloway

Mull of Galloway

Park Benefits Lacking

Scottish Land and Estates slam National Park plans

Alan Brown SAMW President

Alan Brown SAMW President

The Political Field

Scotland must stabilise herd before saving the planet, warns meat industry

Mull of Galloway

Mull of Galloway

Join the Debate

Online hub launches for Galloway National Park proposal

Alistair Carmichael takes the helm as EFRA chair

Alistair Carmichael takes the helm as EFRA chair

The Political Field

Alistair Carmichael announced as rural affairs select committee chair

Dead sheep found floating off East Beach, West Bay

Dead sheep found floating off East Beach, West Bay

GRAPHIC IMAGE: Dead sheep found floating off beach dragged ashore by swimmers

Capercaillies in Scottish forests face a troubling decline

Capercaillies in Scottish forests face a troubling decline

Capercaillie Decline

Capercaillie down 9% amid extinction fears borne out of new figures

The Trust will help farmers across the county become investment-ready for green finance

The Trust will help farmers across the county become investment-ready for green finance

Green Finance Ready

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to help farmers with green finance

A Capercaillie in the snow

A Capercaillie in the snow

Gamekeepers warn Capercaillie 'on the brink of extinction'

An adult pair of Eurasian beavers after being released on the National Trust Holnicote Estate on Exmoor in Somerset.

An adult pair of Eurasian beavers after being released on the National Trust Holnicote Estate on Exmoor in Somerset.

beavers to the wild

Bold approach urged to put beavers back into the wild in England and Wales

New bovine TB strategy to be drawn up by government as end to badger cull announced

New bovine TB strategy to be drawn up by government as end to badger cull announced

End of the Cull

New bovine TB strategy to include 'Badger Vaccinator Field Force' and end to cull

Plastic waste from hay bales.

Plastic waste from hay bales.

Eco-Friendly Twine

New hay bale farm trials look at ditching single-use plastic

Government have made the pledge

Government have made the pledge

Badger Cull To End

Labour says it will end the badger cull with its new TB eradication strategy

The Viking Energy wind farm is based in the Shetland Islands

The Viking Energy wind farm is based in the Shetland Islands

£2M Idle Payment

Viking Energy wind farm’s £2m shutdown payment raises concerns about grid capacity

Ospreys were extinct in the UK during the early 20th century

Ospreys were extinct in the UK during the early 20th century

Police appeal for information after shot osprey dies in Cairngorms National Park

Badgers are continuing to cause controversy

Badgers are continuing to cause controversy

BBC badger documentary cause backlash as industry bodies criticise 'inaccuracies'

Funding has been awarded

Funding has been awarded

£700,000 Boost

SRUC awarded £700k to measure cattle emissions

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

Funding is being questioned

Funding is being questioned

Nature vs. Wages

Nature funding to be used to settle council pay deals

Daniel Zeichner and Janet Hughes with NFU members

Daniel Zeichner and Janet Hughes with NFU members

Future of Farming

Uplands on the agenda as NFU hosts Defra officials and Food Security minister

Badgers cause controversy

Badgers cause controversy

New badger documentary from Brian May faces criticism from the farming community

Sludge is used on farmland across the UK (David Davies/PA)

Sludge is used on farmland across the UK (David Davies/PA)

Court Rejects Challenge

Campaign group loses High Court challenge over sludge use on farmland

Launching Plough On's search for new Group Leaders across the Province - including in County Fermanagh.

Launching Plough On's search for new Group Leaders across the Province - including in County Fermanagh.

Northern Ireland

New leaders wanted for Rural Support’s Plough On groups

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