Climate and Environment
Transitioning to reduced tillage
Farmers can save money and help the environment by reducing tillage, but they must also be wary of its pitfalls.…
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- 24/06/2021
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Call for farmers to shape future policy
A new study will work with farmers to identify management practices to improve the economic, environmental, and social performance of livestock farms.…
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- 17/05/2021
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Trials test efficiency of foliar feeds
New trials will test whether the targeted application of fertiliser to the leaves of a plant can help reduce a farm鈥檚 carbon footprint.…
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- 05/05/2021
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International project to tackle climate risk to tropical peatlands
An international team of researchers is looking to tackle climate risks to tropical peatlands, which are recognised as 鈥渢he world鈥檚 most important terrestrial carbon store鈥�. …
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- 30/04/2021
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Helping to save the planet
抖阴直播 researchers have been involved in a BBC Radio 4 series looking at ways to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet.…
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- 28/04/2021
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Magic Beans
Growing peas and beans and precision farming are among the most effective measures in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farms, new research has found.…
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- 22/02/2021
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Cattle population study could help reduce emissions
The most in-depth analysis of Scotland鈥檚 beef cattle population ever carried out could help to reduce emissions and improve production.…
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- 02/02/2021
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Genetic scorecard secures innovation award
A project involving 抖阴直播 has won the 2020 Innovation Award at RSPB鈥檚 Nature of Scotland Awards.…
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- 30/11/2020
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Second farmer-led Climate Group announced
A second farmer-led group to provide information, advice and proposals to cut emissions and tackle climate change is being established.…
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- 20/11/2020
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Report urges farmers to play their part to meet climate ambition
Scottish farmers have the opportunity to be 鈥渢he champions and not the victims鈥� of climate change, according to a new report.…
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- 10/11/2020
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Study looks at future of EU livestock
Research into the future of EU livestock has found more can be done to reduce the negative environmental impacts of the sector.…
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- 22/10/2020
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Report highlights challenge in meeting UK net-zero carbon goals for livestock
An independent report assessing the carbon intensity of UK livestock production systems has found currently technologies cannot deliver even half the industry鈥檚 2050 carbon emissions reduction goal.…
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- 02/10/2020
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