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November 30th marked the start of National Tree Week during which Friends of the Earth held a National Tree Summit, calling for ambitious tree...

The Consultation document released by Welsh Government on the Agriculture Bill before Christmas(click here to view)...

We are on the cusp of delivering significant and positive change for Northern Irish farmers and the environment. On the 31st December the Brexit transition period ended. Allowing us to reconsider the objectives for farming and nature. whilst this...

Earlier this week, the landmark Trade Bill returned to the House of Commons for consideration of the ...

Free Farm Resilience Plans Available Farmers within Binevenagh and Coastal Lowlands can avail of a scheme led by Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust to improve their farm businesses. Farmers within the Binevenagh...

Policy update NFFN The Department for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs have recently launched two important consultations that will shape the future of farming and the environment in Northern Ireland, focusing on...

The NFFN Scotland Steering Group continues to meet, albeit virtually, and is committed to working with farmers to support the development of nature friendly farming practices and with other partners and government to promote a policy environment t...

2020 will undoubtedly be remembered for the pandemic – for lockdowns and restrictions, and the challenges faced by us all across the country. Yet it should also be remembered for the progress that has been made, and the support and solidarity be...

Agroforestry is receiving significant attention for the important part it can play in the future of British farming. As part of Defra’s Tests and Trials, the Organic Research Centre, Soil Association, Woodland Trust and Abacus Agriculture are ru...