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NewsAHDB and QMS launch environmental baselining pilot
The first measurements of a pioneering environmental baselining pilot for agriculture have started, with 170 farms from across Scotland, England and Wales chosen to take part.
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FeaturesThe case for methane mitigators
Methane mitigators are essential tools in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly within the agricultural sector.
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NewsQMS and AHDB to present Environmental Baselining Pilot at AgriScot 2024
Quality Meat Scotland and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board will set out their Environmental Baselining Pilot at AgriScot 2024.
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NewsFarming is “part of the solution” to decarbonising UK economy, says NFU
NFU has called on UK Government to ally with industry over climate ambitions and food security as it is revealed that Defra has underspent £358 million over three years.
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NewsLidl reveals £1.5bn British beef investment
UK discounter Lidl GB has committed to sourcing 100% British beef by investing £1.5 billion into the British beef industry over the next five years.
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NewsAvara Foods uses 'greener' alternative to CO2
UK poultry supplier Avara Foods has partnered with RenEco to utilise a 'greener' alternative to CO2, with poultry manure being used to generate energy and create commercial-grade CO2.Avara Foods has reportedly stayed ahead of its Science Based Targets trajectory.Moving away from traditional production methods, Avara has partnered with RenEco to ...
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NewsCountryfile spotlights ABP PRISM 2030 initiative
Food processor ABP Food Group was joined by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson to highlight ABP's sustainability initiative during the programme.L-R: Phil Hambling, ABP; Adam Henson of Countryfile; Andrew Macleod, Bromstead Farm; and Liz Ford, ABP.Henson explored the details of the 'Programme for the Improvement in Sustainability of Red Meat ...
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NewsHilton achieves emissions reduction in new sustainability report
UK-based proteins supplier, manufacturer and food packing company Hilton Foods has published its first sustainability report, which it said demonstrates "significant progress" for its commitment to sustainable business practices.Steve Murrells, chief executive of Hilton Foods Group Plc.The report looks at the company's progress in its Sustainable Protein Plan against its ...
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NewsWelsh Government forms Roundtable to work on SFS
The Welsh Rural Affairs Secretary has formed a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Ministerial Roundtable to review the Scheme and "find a way forward" that works for everyone. Huw Irranca-Davies, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs.Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "We have had ...
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NewsNFU Scotland welcomes mandatory legislation to tackle Avian Influenza
National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed the announcement of new legislation requiring all bird keepers to register their flocks.Robert Thompson, chair of the NFU Scotland Poultry Working Group.The mandatory requirement follows a long-running campaign driven by the "continued threat" of Avian Influenza to Scottish poultry, and orders all bird ...
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News"Errors have been made", says Red Tractor on GFC
UK farm assurance scheme Red Tractor has announced that it has dropped its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) after receiving feedback from farmers.Christine Tacon, Red Tractor chair.The Assured Food Standards (AFS) Board of Red Tractor agreed to discontinue the module as "while the module had been conceived with the best of ...
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NewsNutrition of meat must be considered in climate impact debate
The nutritional value of meat must be considered when comparing food's carbon footprints – this is the key message from a recent study by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC's latest research into lamb production suggests that the nutritional value of meat must be considered in the debate ...
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NewsSFS plans demonstrate "complete lack of understanding", says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Cymru / Wales Region has submitted a detailed response to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) consultation in Wales, outlining "the urgent need for an overhaul to the current proposals and to recognise the value of Welsh food across the supply chain."NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.NSA ...
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NewsABP and Asda survey finds UK farmers "boost biodiversity"
UK meat processor ABP has conducted a survey with supermarket Asda in order to "highlight the beneficial work" that British farmers have done to "boost farmland biodiversity".ABP's Liz Ford recognised that correctly caring for soil could extend the grazing season for livestock farmers.A total of 250 farmers from a "wide ...
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NewsMark Elliott appointed new CIEH president
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has announced the appointment of Mark Elliott as its new president.Mark Elliott, CIEH president.Mark Elliott CEnvH FCIEH, an environmental health practitioner, has served in various senior positions within the environmental health sector. His career includes leadership roles in local Government, private sector engagements ...
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NewsNFU negotiates new energy efficiency target for poultry sector
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has announced that poultry and horticulture businesses will benefit from an extension to the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme after a new target period was negotiated by NFU Energy and the NFU with Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).NFU deputy president, Tom Bradshaw.Climate ...
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NewsProjects to reduce red meat emissions backed by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has said it is making £1 million available to support new projects which can help reduce ammonia emissions produced by livestock.Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.The focus of this Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is the agriculture sector in Wales. The challenge will aim to help businesses ...
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NewsDefra supports use of methane-suppressing feed to cut livestock emissions
Defra has committed to working with the farming and food industries to deliver further action to reduce methane emissions in livestock through the use of methane-suppressing feed products in England.Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries. | Picture Source: UK ParliamentFollowing a call for evidence run jointly ...
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NewsPM 'scraps' meat tax policy idea in new plans for net zero
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that he is ruling out a proposed meat tax policy as part of his revised net zero plans.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak | Photo: No. 10 Downing Street.In a public address at 10 Downing Street on the evening of 20th September, the PM stated ...
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NewsAmmonia capture tech in pig farming trial underway
Testing has begun as part of the PigProGrAm project which aims to reduce the environmental impact of emissions from livestock. Ammonia-harvesting technology was put in place at the pig farm running the trials.The programme aims to demonstrate a farm-focused solution for the harvesting of green ammonia from pig waste.The PigProGrAm ...
