Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture ADAS Jessica Sparkes / 15 January 2019 0 656 The Government has published (14th January 2019) the “Clean air Strategy 2019” which sets out its aims to protect public health and the environment by reducing emissions from transport, industry and agriculture. Agriculture is... Read more
The Agriculture Bill – A Planning Perspective The Agriculture Bill – A Planning Perspective ADAS Kirsty Castree / 30 November 2018 0 982 With the Brexit negotiations finalised within the EU, the UK Government have proposed a new Agriculture Bill that will replace the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The bill, which was proposed on the 12th September 2018, will alter the way that... Read more
Evaluating the impact of meat consumption on health and the environment Evaluating the impact of meat consumption on health and the environment Colin Morgan and Charles Ffoulkes Kirsty Castree / 23 November 2018 0 1884 British-produced agriculture is critical for food production and food security. However, unsustainable farming practices and poor choices have had negative impacts on the environment and been a considerable contributor of UK greenhouse gas (GHG)... Read more
YEN Awards 2018 - UK farmer defies science with his high yielding rye crop in the 2018 drought YEN Awards 2018 - UK farmer defies science with his high yielding rye crop in the 2018 drought ADAS Kirsty Castree / 21 November 2018 0 1116 The Yield Enhancement Network Competition attracted more entrants than ever in 2018. At the YEN Awards Conference on Thursday 22nd November top yields were around 16 t/ha for cereals and over 6 t/ha for oilseeds and, despite the drought,... Read more
European Union resolves to phase out first generation biofuels in support of biomass waste by 2030 European Union resolves to phase out first generation biofuels in support of biomass waste by 2030 Colin Morgan Kirsty Castree / 21 November 2018 0 736 Reform of the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) has brought new attention to the environmental issues surrounding biofuels. Read more
Environmental challenges in the production of medical cannabis Environmental challenges in the production of medical cannabis Colin Morgan Kirsty Castree / 12 November 2018 0 702 The legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes in the United Kingdom with effect from 1 November 2018, has generated a discussion about the environmental and sustainability implications of a newly legitimised cannabis market. Read more
Categories Expand/Collapse ADAS Brexit Policy Group 24 RSS Expand/Collapse Agriculture and horticulture 151 RSS Expand/Collapse Chemicals 50 RSS Expand/Collapse Energy 31 RSS Expand/Collapse Engineering 49 RSS Expand/Collapse Environment 107 RSS Expand/Collapse Food & Drink 91 RSS Expand/Collapse Planning & Land Development 51 RSS Expand/Collapse Soils & Water 66 RSS