Thursday 22nd April marks Earth Day, a decades old global initiative to celebrate and protect our planet. Each year, the Earth Day movement sets a theme as a way to start conversations, inspire people and encourage positive changes for our planet. The chosen theme for this year is ‘Restore Our Earth’. We have been advocates…
It’s rare to see a documentary about global warming that actually provides solutions to the problems in the world but here it is. Ground-breaking Netflix documentary Kiss The Ground explores how we can potentially reverse the effects of global warming by drawing carbon from the atmosphere back into plants and soil. Biosequestration: Biosequestration is…
Micro farms are popping up across the country at an unprecedented rate. Many are located in urban or suburban areas that lack open acreage but these farmers would argue that operating a profitable farm doesn’t necessarily require a huge amount of land. How Does It Work? Micro farms are typically under 5 acres in size…
British farmers are throwing their support behind a week-long campaign for British lamb. The campaign, which will run from 2nd – 7th September, encourages both shoppers and retailers to back British lamb. Love Lamb Week is now in its 5thyear and continues to highlight the work that farmers put in behind the scenes of one of the…
Anyone who has ever lived in the countryside or worked on a farm will understand how being near animals, breathing fresh air and having open space all around can boost your sense of well-being. These elements are now being harnessed to help vulnerable young people overcome the challenges in their lives, gain confidence and develop…
Following the release of a report issued by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) last month, the National Sheep Association have suggested that some people are “hell bent” on portraying sheep as the “enemy”. The report recommends a reduction on UK sheep numbers to tackle greenhouse gas emissions. The report also claims that a 20-50%…
The British poultry industry launched a new apprenticeship at the British Pig & Poultry Fair earlier this summer. The new poultry apprenticeship scheme has been designed to bring skilled workers into the sector. It also aims to develop the existing skills and talent of those already working in the industry. The scheme was launched by…
Following the recent heatwave, there has been increased concern about the risk of wild fires such as the ones seen in Marlow and Saddleworth Moor. There is always a risk of wild fire on farms, but this risk is increased with high temperatures, a lack of rain and harvest. Here’s a reminder of what…
Recent changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) mean that farmers will be allowed to increase the size of buildings on their land and convert more buildings to housing. PDRs allow particular building works and changes to be completed without the need to apply for full planning permission. Announced by Dominic Raab, Housing Minister, last month,…
A robot wolf designed to protect farms has proved hugely successful in Japan. So much so that it is going into mass production next month. The aptly named “Super Monster Wolf” was designed to keep wild boar away from chestnut and rice crops in Japan. The 65cm-long and 50cm-tall robotic wolf was deployed in trials…