Environment
Control Union backs regenerative farming
The global consultancy and compliance organisation Peterson Control Union Group is supporting regenerative agriculture practices through a new digital platform, backed by its consultancy and certification services. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable...
EU green policies need animal agriculture, says FEFAC
The European Commission has published broad policy objectives to reduce the environmental impact of food production by 2030, including targets for inputs reductions. While supporting some of the priorities, the EU feed sector warns that conflicts among some of the...
New online CPD platform from BASIS
BASIS, the training and certification body for the pesticide and fertiliser sectors, has launched a new digital learning platform – the BASIS Classroom –to support members in advancing their professional development from home. The initiative was already in the...
Agricology offers virtual show season online
Agricology, the sustainable farming knowledge exchange partnership, is enhancing its online resources to help farmers and their advisers isolated through COVID-19 control measures. The lockdown has seen the cancellation of the traditional programme of summer farming...
Weed species to lift falling insect numbers
A new study from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) suggests weeds may help to reverse a decline in the number and diversity of invertebrates. More insects means more food for birds and possibly for pollinators, and may provide some degree of natural...
Dairy farm leaflet combats dairy emission perceptions
A new leaflet from the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) aims to challenge claims that the dairy industry is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The publication, entitled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Truth Behind the Dairy Sector’s...