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Rhug Estate reports tough farming season as summer drought hits grazing and water supplies
Rhug Estate is preparing for winter feed pressures after a prolonged summer drought strained grazing and water supplies across the 12,500-acre organic farm near Corwen,…
Artio Predicts Sharp Rise in Wildfire Risk Across England and Wales for Mid to Late 2026
Carbon insurance specialist Artio has issued a forecast indicating a marked increase in wildfire risk across England and Wales from June through December 2026.
New Habitat Bank at Badger Bank Farm to Support Biodiversity Net Gain in North Yorkshire
Property developers in North Yorkshire will soon have access to a new habitat bank at Badger Bank Farm, designed to assist them in meeting their…
Organic Estate Advances Sustainability With Regenerative Farming And Net Zero Goals
An award-winning organic estate strengthened its position as a UK leader in sustainable agriculture and innovation, unveiling a wave of environmental achievements.
Law Firm Strengthens Agriculture and Rural Affairs Team With New Partner Appointment
Law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its nationally-recognised Agriculture and Rural Affairs department with appointment of a new partner.
Newey Ltd Secures Planning for New Tree Nursery Site in Chichester
Newey Ltd, one of the UK’s largest plant producers and specialist propagators, has secured planning approval for a new 2.
Environment Bank Launches Chester and Ellesmere Port Habitat Banks to Boost Biodiversity in Cheshire
Environment Bank has introduced two extensive habitat restoration projects in Cheshire, aimed at enhancing biodiversity through sustainable grazing and natural regeneration techniques.
UK Agri-Tech Startup Messium Secures £3.3 Million to Revolutionise Nitrogen Efficiency in Farming with Hyperspectral Satellites and AI
Messium, a UK agri-tech innovator using hyperspectral satellites and AI-driven crop growth models to solve the challenge of nitrogen efficiency in farming, has secured a…
York Trial Showcases Biodiverse Turf’s Boost to Pollinator Activity and Ecosystem Health
A technology-led trial between York businesses AgriSound, a leading provider of smart listening devices for pollinator monitoring in the UK, and Rolawn®, the UK’s leading supplier of…
Helping It Happen Awards 2025: Spotlight on Scotland’s Rural Innovators and Community Champions
Scotland’s rural champions are once again stepping into the spotlight as the shortlist for the Helping It Happen Awards 2025 is unveiled today.