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land use

Trials show environmental risks of turning grassland into arable

Environment

28 days ago

Trials show environmental risks of turning grassland into arable

Field trials have confirmed the environmental risks linked to the conversion of permanent or improved grassland to arable farming.

DAERA launches 2025 Northern Ireland farm census

N.Ireland

1 year ago

DAERA launches 2025 Northern Ireland farm census

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched the 2025 Northern Ireland farm census.

AHDB: Multifunctional approach for land use needed

Environment

1 year ago

AHDB: Multifunctional approach for land use needed

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has responded to the Department for...

NFU calls for amendments to Scottish Land Reform Bill

Agri Politics

1 year ago

NFU calls for amendments to Scottish Land Reform Bill

The Scottish Land Reform Bill had its first reading in Holyrood this week, the government's Bill seeks to change the way land in Scotland

Govt launches national consultation on Land Use Framework

Agri Politics

1 year ago

Govt launches national consultation on Land Use Framework

The government has launched a consultation to devise a strategic approach to sustainable land use in England, called the Land Use Framework

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UK land use review suggests up to 9% reduction in agricultural land

AHDB has welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs' 'new approach to land use'.

UK land use review suggests up to 9% reduction in agricultural land

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Aberystwyth University land use project receives £6.25m

A project centred on land use involving academics from Aberystwyth University has received £6.25...

Aberystwyth University land use project receives £6.25m

Rural Life

3 years ago

French farmers protest over glyphosate and land use policies

Farm organisations in France have recently had farmers protesting the policies of the French government in relation to issues on glyphosate

French farmers protest over glyphosate and land use policies

Government

3 years ago

Agricultural land makes up 68% of England - Defra

The amount of agricultural land in England stands at 8.8 million hectares, or 68% of all land,...

Agricultural land makes up 68% of England - Defra

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Farmers in Wales need to ‘reduce’ livestock to reduce emissions – report

Reducing agricultural emissions will require a reduction in livestock in Wales, according to a new report published today (Tuesday, July 25).

Farmers in Wales need to ‘reduce’ livestock to reduce emissions – report

Environment

3 years ago

Report recommends Land Use Analysis Taskforce for UK

A new report has recommended the establishment of a Land Use Analysis Taskforce to support decisions about how land in the UK is used.

Report recommends Land Use Analysis Taskforce for UK

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Tree planting policy for NI described as ‘not fit for purpose’

One of Northern Ireland’s leading foresters has confirmed the positive potential of tree planting as a frontline response for agriculture.

Tree planting policy for NI described as ‘not fit for purpose’

Rural Life

4 years ago

Land use change offers opportunity – but don’t lose control - CAAV

Farmers should beware losing control of their land use options amid conflicting demands for natural capital, public goods and food production.

Land use change offers opportunity – but don’t lose control - CAAV

Environment

5 years ago

Global land area for grazing and fodder reduced by 191m hectares – FAO

Grassland and shrub-covered areas used to graze animals or as sources of fodder have declined by 191 million hectares over two decades, according to the FAO.

Global land area for grazing and fodder reduced by 191m hectares – FAO

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