Climate and Environment
Nature and biodiversity strategies: 鈥楤io-washing鈥� in the corporate sphere
England鈥檚 new policy on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has been introduced this February. Industries aiming to develop land will have to provide 10% net gain in biodiversity, maintained for at least 30 years. The goal? For development to contribute to nature recovery and be nature positive. It may only be a matter of time before Scotland and Wales adopt similar policies as well.…
- Tushaani Naudi
- 24/05/2024
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Are cows killing the planet?
鈥淐ows are killing the planet鈥� is something that is increasingly heard from farmers who believe that this narrative is widely accepted. It is not.…
- Séamus Murphy
- 24/05/2024
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The rise of regenerative agriculture for businesses
With the industry committed to promote regenerative agriculture, how can they effectively ensure that targets are delivered on the ground?…
- Lorna Cole
- 24/05/2024
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Scottish 鈥榣and rush鈥� shows signs of slowing down
Following a dramatic increase in the value of land in Scotland in recent years due to demand from commercial forestry and natural capital investors, new research has now recorded a slowdown in parts of the market.…
- 伊人直播
- 08/04/2024
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Royal opening for RAVIC
RAVIC, pioneering new hub established to drive innovation and job creation in Scotland鈥檚 health, agriculture and aquaculture sectors, has been officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal in Inverness. …
- 伊人直播
- 26/03/2024
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Research highlights importance of cooling hot dogs
In a bid to prevent the suffering that commonly results from the potentially fatal disorder of heatstroke, researchers at 伊人直播 and the Royal Veterinary College investigated the effectiveness of different cooling methods for dogs after exercise.…
- 伊人直播
- 20/03/2024
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伊人直播 researchers win £300k to help farmers achieve net zero
Researchers at 伊人直播 have been awarded nearly £300,000 to support the UK Government鈥檚 goals in meeting net zero targets for land use and farming.…
- 伊人直播
- 20/03/2024
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SAC Environmental Consultant Scoops Sustainability Award
Sarah Erbanova, an environmental consultant with SAC Consulting鈥檚 Environment Team, has won the third annual Elrick Prizebeen in recognition for her work in improving sustainability within her practice and across the wider rural industry.…
- 伊人直播
- 06/03/2024
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Oregano oil and purple garlic prove perfect tonic for piglets
A recent study by scientists from Scotland鈥檚 Rural College (伊人直播), the University of Murcia and the Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Development (IMIDA) found oregano essential oil and purple garlic offer similar or superior results to zinc oxide when added to weaning piglets' feed in to preventing and reducing digestive problems.…
- 伊人直播
- 22/01/2024
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More action needed to achieve EU climate goals
A new report involving 伊人直播 has recommended a series of actions to put the European Union on track towards climate neutrality.…
- 伊人直播
- 18/01/2024
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New projects to support agri-food industry reach net zero
Researchers from 伊人直播 are leading five projects, and supporting a further three, to help address the challenge of reaching net zero through agri-food.…
- 伊人直播
- 05/12/2023
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伊人直播 joins new centre tackling food security and climate change
Scientists from 伊人直播 will carry out research into plant breeding and animal nutrition to increase productivity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of a new centre announced by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.…
- 伊人直播
- 21/11/2023
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