The government has today announced that any child who parents receive Universal Credit will be able to claim free shool meals from September 2026. This will mean that an additional 500,000 more pupils ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has upgraded its innovative ABC-Map geospatial app with a new indicator which shows that several major crops including wheat, coffee, ...

Unfair bonuses have been banned for senior executives at six water companies, as new measures in the Water (Special Measures) Act come into force today (Friday, 6 th June). The government is clear ...

One potential solution lies with direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity; a technology enabling machinery to seamlessly switch between cellular and satellite networks enabling continuous connectivity and ...

“It has been clear since the Budget announcement that HM Treasury Officials have had no intention of even acknowledging our concerns. They have slammed the door on the industry and thrown away the key ...

Richard Armitage, Director at FBR Seed, said: “Farmers need to start mapping, planning and choosing compliant habitats soon. Leaving it too late could mean having to tear up growing crops in spring or ...

He and five other farmers have teamed up with a researcher through an Innovative Farmers field lab to test resilient ‘dual purpose’ breeds suitable for both egg and meat production. He said: “After ...

Committed £110 million in farming grants to improve productivity, trial new technologies and drive innovation in the sector. Announced plans to invest over £200 million in a new National Biosecurity ...

The EA told the group it has stepped up its operational response. This includes more compliance checks on businesses who abstract water, such as manufacturers, and increased monitoring of river and ...

Combinable crops, such as cereals (like wheat and barley), oilseeds, and pulses, are harvested using a combine harvester. They provide essential ingredients for food, animal feed and fuel, making this ...

Managing soil phosphate levels more efficiently, the continued roles for cover and companion crops, and the importance of sowing quality seeds for maximum environmental and economic gains.

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has stepped up its peatland restoration on the west coast – contributing to the Scottish Government’s record restoration efforts for 2024-25.