Issue 21April 2023

UK’s first Agroforestry Show to explore the perks of farming with trees

Agroforestry, Shows / By

Hundreds of farmers and foresters can discover the benefits of farming with trees for sustainable food production in the UK’s first Agroforestry Show. The event, hosted by the Woodland Trust and Soil Association and sponsored by lead partner Sainsbury’s, will explore the boost that trees can deliver for nature and climate as well as delivering resilience …

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Up-to-date science critical when it comes to navigating natural capital

Carbon / By

Farm businesses should be taking control of all of their natural capital assets regardless of supply chain directives, as data shows a positive link between sustainability improvements, reduction in emission levels and the bottom line. Dr Alasdair Sykes, managing director for sustainability at Trinity AgTech says it’s not enough to only consider the emissions produced …

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“ConservES” project for research on biodiversity in intensive farmland 

Research / By

Three-year project to maximize ecosystem performance – eight project partners from four E.U. countries – DLG is professional partner and will communicate findings A group of eight professional partners has just launched the international “ConservES” project for research on increasing bioversity in intensive wheat farmland, without reducing yields. The DLG (German Agricultural Society) will contribute with …

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