water quality

Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA, has announced payments totalling £9.4 million to Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) participants have commenced. It means the total amount paid out under the scheme has hit £66...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The right cover crop mix can help improve nutrient management and provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical pest control. CPM speaks to two growers who are making the most of Severn Trent’s funding scheme. By Rob Jones...

Wondering what others have been quoted/charged to supply and lay 150mm concrete with mesh from contractors for the RP15 concrete yard renewal? Thanks in advance

Reports the 970 acre 'Sibleyback farm' on Bodmin has been sold to rewilders....£10 million to turn it into native woodland and bog. Where does this all end?

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a River Wye Action plan to “preserve” the river, including £35 million for poultry manure management equipment. A new ‘river champion’ as also been appointed and a...

Coverage of the launch of the Water Restoration Fund Written by defrablogs There has been coverage, including in the Independent, ITV, Evening Standard and Sky News of today’s announcement of the launch of the Water Restoration Fund, which will see £11m in water company fines and penalties...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Up to £11 million in water company fines will be reinvested back into a new Water Restoration Fund, environment secretary Steve Barclay announced today (Tuesday, April 9). The £11 million in fines and penalties collected will be allocated for...

Above is a direct quote of the new mammals tv program on BBC One. David Attenbourgh. I know it’s BBC and probably not his thoughts directly…. But not backed up with any statistics or sources. And don’t people want to eat? im a mixed farmer and I know where more water is needed, its not my...

Delivering for people and planet Written by defrablogs In 2018, the government published its 25 Year Environment Plan which outlined 10 overarching goals for improving the environment within a generation. Our world-leading Environment Act followed in 2021, setting clear statutory targets for...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland ORJ Law is urging farmers with septic tanks to check that their systems are compliant before trying to sell their properties to avoid months of delays and frustration. The company’s property law expert, Zoe Smith, said she has seen buyers pull...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland Ulster Wildlife has called for “urgent action” after a new report stated that European targets for improving water quality in Northern Ireland’s rivers and lakes by 2027 will not be met. The study, published today (Monday, March 25) by the Northern...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland European targets for improving water quality in Northern Ireland’s rivers and lakes by 2027 will not be met, a new report has warned. The study, published today (Monday, March 25) by the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO), stated that in 2021 less...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru president, Aled Jones has requested an “urgent” meeting with the new First Minister Vaughan Gething MS, to discuss pressing challenges affecting Welsh farming. Vaughan Gething MS was formally announced as the new...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has called on the new Welsh cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs to address its concerns relating to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). Huw Irranca-Davies was confirmed as the...

Piece in today's Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/17c78956-926a-4336-82b8-b7d03280abab?shareToken=b7c5cad963ae805bbdbe135f542df425 In case link doesn't work: FWIW, my thoughts are that farms DO need to cut water pollution. If the water industry finally sort their act out then...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Farm walks are being held to assist farmers to both understand the issues and measures that can improve environmental and financial performance in sustainable milk production. The first two walks on ‘Efficient and Sustainable Milk Production’ will be held...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland A 34-year-old farmer has been convicted and fined by a court in Northern Ireland for water pollution offences. Andrew Hogg of Coollane Road, Maguiresbridge appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Wednesday, March 13) where he was fined a...

Blending private and public finance Written by The Green Finance Team Credit: cattan2011 We want farmers and land managers in England to confidently and securely access payments from both the public and private sector for the environmental benefits and food they produce. In March 2023...

The evidence we use to develop our environmental land management schemes Written by Dr Anchen Kehler Credit: Kumweni We’re committed to ensuring that the policies underpinning our environmental land management schemes are based on the very latest and best possible evidence. By using...

Webinar follow up: the offer for arable and horticulture growers Written by Becky Briggs On Thursday 29 February, we held a webinar for arable and field horticulture growers in England. In the session, we covered the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Countryside Stewardship (CS), the...