Farming

Nature Friendly Farming Works

Nature Friendly Farming Works

Nature friendly farming works is the conclusion of a new report into its impact on wildlife numbers. In early June Yorkshire Wildlife Trust published the first-ever State of Yorkshire’s Nature report, which gave an accurate insight into how the whole of Yorkshire’s nature is faring – and, crucially, where action is now needed to create healthier, resilient …

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Dairy farming river pollution

Dairy farming river pollution

Dairy farming river pollution is the focus of work by River Action, who report the following. Increasing intensification of dairy production driven largely by aggressive supermarket pricing pressures, failure to enforce environmental regulations, and inadequate government environmental incentives for dairy farmers are among the factors that have conspired to create one of the largest causes …

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