Contents tagged with environment
19 September 2023
A new study demonstrates the importance of GWP* for more accurately assessing the climate impact of methane originating from livestock.
18 September 2023
In July 2023, a new study by authors across eight UK institutions further highlighted the need to consider multiple metrics when assessing the climate impact of foods.
8 July 2024
Explaining GWP-star, an alternative measure for calculating the impact of methane on the climate.
19 July 2023
AHDB is partnering with ITN Business to showcase the positive impact livestock has on the environment and our food system
21 November 2023
As custodians of the land, farmers have the potential to store carbon in their vegetation and soils.
21 June 2024
Improving genetics is the cheapest and most effective way to make long-term and permanent changes to a dairy herd’s performance
27 April 2023
Experts have urged water companies and individuals to focus on preserving water now to get ahead of future dry spells, after the country experienced contrasting weather bouts over the past couple of months.
7 February 2023
The Environment Agency (EA) updates permit holders on the Best Available Techniques (BAT) requirement to report nitrogen and phosphorus excretion from livestock on permitted farms.
28 March 2023
More details regarding the Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship Plus schemes were announced today.
28 March 2023
More money announced for farmers taking part in agri-environment schemes.
27 January 2023
Series of webinars sharing the most recent research findings investigating methods to reduce emissions from livestock agriculture and how to apply this directly to farm
27 January 2023
Series of webinars sharing the most recent research findings investigating methods to reduce emissions from livestock agriculture and how to apply this directly to farm