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Articles tagged with: farming
Regenerative farming can save the UK from food crisis
Environment
By Julian Sturdy MP
Regenerative farming can save the UK from food crisis
With the wet weather in the United Kingdom over recent months only recently punctuated by a burst of late summer sun, you might think the prolonged heatwaves of last summer are a thing of the past.
British farming methods need reform to match high animal welfare standards
Environment
By Dr Steven McCulloch
British farming methods need reform to match high animal welfare standards
What do we mean by animal welfare? And what does the British public want for farmed animals?
A coronation fund is a great way to protect and champion Britain’s rare breed animals
Environment
By George Eustice MP
A coronation fund is a great way to protect and champion Britain’s rare breed animals
The coronation of King Charles III is an opportunity to bring the country together after several challenging years internationally and a chance to celebrate and recognise some of the causes that have been dear to the heart of our new King throughout his life.
It’s time to step up the regulation of fish farms in the UK
Environment
By Lord Trees
It’s time to step up the regulation of fish farms in the UK
Ensuring farmed animals experience minimal pain and suffering at the time of death is a key principle behind our laws and regulations on animal slaughter.
Can Britain’s Farmers Save the Planet? How Science and Technology is Transforming UK Agriculture Partner content
Environment
By UPL
Can Britain’s Farmers Save the Planet? How Science and Technology is Transforming UK Agriculture
The UK’s agricultural sector is essential for the nation’s food security, but traditional ways of working contribute to carbon emissions and impact on biodiversity. A recent parliamentary reception, hosted by UPL, heard how the nation’s farmers are embracing new technologies that can transform British farming into one of the most progressive, resilient, and sustainable examples in the world today.
A breath of fresh air: Robert Goodwill reviews 'Clarkson's Farm: Season 2'
Books & culture
By Robert Goodwill MP
A breath of fresh air: Robert Goodwill reviews 'Clarkson's Farm: Season 2'
Jeremy Clarkson continues to lay bare the tough realities of farming life – but Kaleb and Gerald are the real stars of the show
Protecting Wildlife, Protecting Nature: Why Biodiversity is Business as Usual for the Nation’s Fruit Farmers Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Protecting Wildlife, Protecting Nature: Why Biodiversity is Business as Usual for the Nation’s Fruit Farmers
A diverse mix of animals, plants, and microorganisms are part of the healthy ecosystems that provide the air we breathe and the food we eat. A new report sets out the contribution that the UK’s blackcurrant growers are making to ensure that biodiversity is prioritised on their land for generations to come.
Blackcurrant Affairs: Why rural MPs have been visiting growers of one of the nation’s favourite drinks Partner content
Communities
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Blackcurrant Affairs: Why rural MPs have been visiting growers of one of the nation’s favourite drinks
Ribena is more than a much-loved blackcurrant drink. As MPs have been discovering this summer, there is a story behind the humble bottle of Ribena that is of enormous importance to Britain’s rural communities.
The next prime minister must maintain our place as a world leader in animal welfare
Environment
By Lorraine Platt
The next prime minister must maintain our place as a world leader in animal welfare
Over the last four decades, the Conservative Party has time and again led the way in advancing animal welfare.
Selaine Saxby: The next prime minister must level up our countryside to retain the trust of rural communities
Environment
By Selaine Saxby MP
Selaine Saxby: The next prime minister must level up our countryside to retain the trust of rural communities
The next Conservative Party leader needs to continue levelling up our country and expand the government's plans to include rural communities.
Veterinary medicines and vaccines are vital to the success of the UK Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Veterinary medicines and vaccines are vital to the success of the UK
NOAH’s new Livestock Vaccination Guideline sets out how the UK can consolidate its position on the world stage when it comes to animal health and welfare standards.
As the only sitting vet in the Commons, I am uniquely experienced to chair the EFRA Committee
Environment
By Neil Hudson MP
As the only sitting vet in the Commons, I am uniquely experienced to chair the EFRA Committee
Just a few days remain until an important decision is made – the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee chair election.
Breaking the stigma of discussing rural mental health Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Breaking the stigma of discussing rural mental health
Sam Stables always dreamed of being a farmer, but when he achieved his goal the pressures of making a living on the land almost destroyed him. Thanks to National Lottery funding, he is using his experience to help others in the community.
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities
This National Gardening Week, we explore how outdoor spaces, like the Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, supported by The National Lottery, are helping nurture young people struggling with complex difficulties.
HTA welcomes EFRA Committee report findings on workforce shortages Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
HTA welcomes EFRA Committee report findings on workforce shortages
Vets call on government to support sustainability, a healthy workforce and better animal welfare legislation Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets call on government to support sustainability, a healthy workforce and better animal welfare legislation
Addressing nearly 80 guests including Parliamentarians, key representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and veterinary professionals, at BVA’s London Dinner in the heart of Westminster, President Dr Justine Shotton praised the efforts of veterinary teams in keeping animals healthy, protecting public health and keeping the food chain moving whilst battling a backdrop of Covid, Brexit and a recent surge in pet ownership.
Harmful pesticides must be banned for good to save our bees
Environment
By Luke Pollard MP
Harmful pesticides must be banned for good to save our bees
The health of our bees is non-negotiable. Bees and other pollinators are responsible for more than a third of the world's crops. Without them, it would cost £1.8 billion a year in the UK to pollinate our crops.
To win, Labour must become the party of rural Britain
Environment
By Lord Knight of Weymouth
To win, Labour must become the party of rural Britain
We start 2022 with the country reeling from a huge surge of pandemic infection, and the government reeling from a collapse in support in its traditional rural heartlands.
Should the government be urging us to eat less meat to combat climate change?
Environment
By Michael Thorogood, Political Consultant
Should the government be urging us to eat less meat to combat climate change?
The government has been conspicuously quiet since the Climate Change Committee warned last year that we need to consume 20 percent less meat and dairy by 2030 to achieve our net zero targets. Will ministers have the stomach to tell us to eat less meat in an upcoming food white paper, and does the public have the appetite for change?
Carry on Glamping: Why Farmers Are Having to Diversify
Environment
By Marilyn Wright
Carry on Glamping: Why Farmers Are Having to Diversify
These days, farmers do more than grow crops or raise livestock. In order to survive, many are diversifying their business and turning to new ways of making money. But should farmers be better supported to focus on their principal job of producing food? Marilyn Wright reports.
Minette Batters Interview: The Farming Industry Has Been Ignored Over Post-Brexit Trade Deals
Environment
By John Johnston
Minette Batters Interview: The Farming Industry Has Been Ignored Over Post-Brexit Trade Deals
From driving a tractor to driving government policy, NFU chief Minette Batters talks about the many challenges facing farming.
Government Accused Of 'Blind Optimism' Over Post-Brexit Farming Plans
Environment
Government Accused Of "Blind Optimism" Over Post-Brexit Farming Plans
Defra's post-Brexit payment plan for farmers is based on “blind optimism” and the lack of information is "concerning", according to a powerful committee of MPs.
Great British sustainable food can help slash emissions
Environment
By Andrew Selous MP
Great British sustainable food can help slash emissions
Over the past two years, Britain’s supply chains have come under strain from multiple pressures, and we have also come to question the health and environmental credentials of our food - with the latter under the spotlight as world leaders gather at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
We cannot tackle climate change without moving away from large-scale industrial animal agriculture
Environment
By Henry Smith MP
We cannot tackle climate change without moving away from large-scale industrial animal agriculture
For the next two weeks global leaders will be meeting at the COP26 conference in Glasgow. It is a time for governments to come together and set ambitious plans to tackle climate change and its causes.