Editor's View: Casting a Green Light on our Energy Landscape
In the verdant landscapes our nation, a quiet revolution is unfolding. The renewable energy sector, once a fledgling industry, is now...
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LATEST ENVIRONMENT STORIES
Growing up smart: How Bluetooth Low Energy is seeding the future of vertical farming
In the world of agriculture, innovation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As urban spaces expand and arable land shrinks, the...
Seismic whispers and stormy roars as earthquake rocks the north of England
In County Durham, a minor earthquake has been registered, with a magnitude of 1.3 on the Richter scale. The British Geological Survey who...
Sowing sustainability: British horticulture's peat-free revolution
In the vanguard of horticultural innovation, British growers are increasingly embracing peat-free practices, spurred by environmental...
UK grower hails Ukrainian irrigation system as ‘revolutionary’ after trial
A Welsh fruit and vegetable grower has hailed a Ukrainian irrigation system as ‘revolutionary’ following a successful trial of the...
Fossil fuels: The hidden enemy in our global food supply chain
A recent study has highlighted the pervasive nature of fossil fuels within the global food supply chain, with a stark warning that major...
Storm Ciarán set to bring intense winds and heavy rain to the UK - Weather Bureau issues alerts
The Weather Bureau has released multiple cautionary alerts throughout the UK in anticipation of Storm Ciarán, which is predicted to bring...
GFD ramps up efforts to decarbonise Scottish farming
An East-Lothian-based company is doubling down on its efforts to help farmers across Scotland and the north of England cut their carbon...
The Swiss grape reshaping Britain's red wine landscape
The prospect of Britain crafting a red wine with the audacity to stand toe-to-toe with the esteemed Bordeaux or Burgundy is no longer a...
UK potato yields affected by extreme weather
At Brickyard Farm near Slingsby, North Yorkshire, Andrew Wilson has just started on his 60 ha of potatoes for McCain. Lifting conditions...
Welsh farmer explores rock dust as a sustainable alternative to traditional fertilisers
Gareth Davies, a farmer in Wales, is experimenting with the use of rock dust as a potential nutrient source for grass growth. The trial...
Millions in food crops lost to floods, say Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers say they've suffered some of the biggest losses in food crops the industry has ever seen as a result of the weekend's...
UK's first agroforestry conference champions trees as the future of farming
The UK recently hosted its first-ever Agroforestry Conference, a collaborative effort between the Soil Association and the Woodland...
Editor's View: The Sky-High Future of UK Salad Production
The next time you enjoy a crisp, fresh salad, think about where it came from and where it could come from in the future.
Crop nutrition and Net Zero: When is enough, enough?
Extreme weather events driven by climate change and industry net zero commitments are focusing the potato supply chain’s attention on how...
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