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UFU urges farmers to examine Farming with Nature options

The Farming with Nature Transition Scheme contains a number of options that may be suitable for farm businesses, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). The union also added...

NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme to open for applications

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has urged farmers across Northern Ireland to apply for Year 2 of the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme. Th...

Muir announces start of year 1 payments under transition scheme

Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has announced the start of ‘year 1’ payments under the Farming with Nature Transition (FwNT...

'Business as usual is not an option': Report warns farms must work with nature to survive

Nature Friendly Farming Network argues sustainable farming choices can protect the environment, boost profits, and make farms more resilient to climate shocks

'Simpler and fairer': Defra ringfences £240m for revamped Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme

Sustainable farming scheme aims to improve access for smaller farms and boost demand for low carbon fertiliser, but NFU warns new budget remains underpowered

Lloyds and Wildfarmed launch Food & Nature Resilience Fund

New initiative aims to accelerate transition of the UK's three million hectares of arable farmland to regenerative agriculture standards

Dutch farmers offered €4.2bn since 2019 in ‘termination’ schemes

Dutch livestock farmers who wished to cease operations have had €4.2 billion made available to them over the period 2019-2025. The funding comes from schemes aimed at reducing nitr...

New regenerative farming initiative gets underway

A new initiative to test how regenerative farming practices perform in Irish conditions is now underway across 20 farms nationwide. The project, which will see international expert...

Wexford farmers to put sustainable dairy and wildlife protection in the spotlight at nature walk

Farming Roadmap 2050: Defra touts vision for more climate-resilient farming

Government unveils long-term plan for farming in England focused on strengthening food security, boosting profitability, and enhancing resilience in face of escalating climate impa...

Land Use Review: Could a move away from livestock farming protect incomes?

A critical policy objective is to protect fair income for farmers, according to Phase 2 of the Land Use Review published by the government this week. Phase two of the land use revi...

Call for nature restoration to be ’embedded’ into ACRES review

The Green Party is calling for nature restoration to be made a “key part” of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) review. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine...

BETTER sheep farm walk: Organic farming in action in Wexford

Brian and Blathnáid Keane farm 96ha (240ac) alongside Brian’s father, John, his brother, Eoin, and his young son, Sean. Located in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, the farm is a mixed ent...

Wicklow farm walk marks launch of €1.5m organic tillage and vegetables project

DAFM revises specifications for some ACRES NPIs

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) recently confirmed that the application window for Non-Productive Investments (NPIs) under the Agri-Climate Rural Environm...

New habitat bank set to help to boost wildlife and nature in West Oxfordshire

A new habitat bank at Radford Farm is aiming to support nature recovery in West Oxfordshire

Over half of UK farmers adopting regenerative practices as climate pressures intensify

Study by Barclays explores how UK farmers are responding to the changing economics of running a farm as climate risks intensify

DAERA announces £40m farming investment scheme

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme. DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said the £40 million scheme...

Over €221m to farmers in afforestation scheme payments from 2021-2025

Over €221.5 million has been paid out in afforestation scheme farmer payments from 2021 to 2025, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). Minister of...

INHFA calls for ‘tax-free’ farm succession scheme in next CAP

The next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must include “ambitious measures” to support young farmers, the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) said. The call comes as...

Open day at Wicklow farm to showcase future of organic food production and machinery innovation

How new agricultural plan seeks balance between farming and nature in Tanzania

The government said agricultural development must go hand in hand with environmental conservation, noting that implementation of the five-year Agricultural Sector Environmental Man...

Farmland among habitats targeted by Birdwatch Ireland restoration plan

Farmland is among the habitats featured in a BirdWatch Ireland restoration plan aimed at addressing the “alarming and relentless bird population declines” in Ireland. ‘Restoration...

INHFA calls for extension of nature restoration plan consultation

More time and engagement is needed for Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan, according to the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA). Minister of State for Nature, Heritag...