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Derry comes together to 'Cook and Share'

Restore Nutrition and Foyle food bank are hosting a Cook and Share event in the city. The event will take place on November 16, at the Foyle food bank, in Springtown Drive in Derry. Participants will be cooking a delicious veggie chilli and wedges, ...

15 Nov 2022 at 17:33

Teen completes 900-mile cycle to raise soil crisis awareness on World Soil Day

A teenager who has completed a 900-mile cycle across the UK and Ireland to raise awareness of the soil crisis hopes the trip will show the Government “this is so important.” Oscar Smith, 17, rode alongside 10 core riders who cycled at least 150 ...

08 Dec 2022 at 20:20

Ban soil imports to save native plant and animal species, say conservationists

Wildlife conservationists are calling for a ban on importing foreign soil to the UK to stop non-native invasive species contributing to the decline of British nature. Insects, seeds and microorganisms can hitch a ride on soil, compost and ...

15 May 2023 at 16:26

Farmers need right incentives to stop soil degradation, experts say

A global crisis in soil degradation can be averted by offering incentives and support to farmers as they switch to more sustainable practices, a panel of soil experts has concluded. As much as 40% of the world’s land is now degraded ...

17 Mar 2023 at 14:17

Charity calls for targets to cut use of fossil fuel-based artificial fertilisers

The Government needs to set a target for reducing the use of fossil fuel-based artificial fertilisers on farms or risk missing its net-zero climate goal, campaigners have said. The Soil Association said it was “alarming” that the ...

01 Sept 2023 at 00:01

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Organic September: What actually makes a food organic?

This year marks the 50th anniversary of organic certification in the UK. In 1973, accreditation schemes were launched, allowing farmers to gain certification proving they don’t use harmful chemicals in their growing or ...

01 Sept 2023 at 13:00

‘Urgent action’ needed on unsustainable soil degradation, campaigners warn

‘Urgent action’ needed on unstainable soil degradation, campaigners warn

The Government and businesses must act urgently on the UK’s soil crisis, campaigners have warned. Environmental activists from several organisations said farmers and land managers need more resources to restore the ...

01 Sept 2023 at 17:36

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How can I boost my soil when I go peat-free?

Are you worried that your seedlings and other plants will suffer when you go peat-free? Nick Hamilton, the son of the late gardening legend Geoff Hamilton, has for years used peat-free, organic techniques at ...

26 Sept 2023 at 11:04

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Research project by university in Kildare receives funding to support farm sustainability

A research project by a university based in North Kildare has received funding to support farm sustainability, in addition to supporting the long-term health of soils. The Science Foundation Ireland's ...

13 Sept 2023 at 11:33

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Research project by university in Kildare receives funding to support farm sustainability

A research project by a university based in North Kildare has received funding to support farm sustainability, in addition to supporting the long-term health of soils. The Science Foundation ...

13 Sept 2023 at 11:33

‘Scarecrows’ protest outside Parliament ahead of grocery supply chain debate

British farmers are calling on MPs to support tougher regulations to protect them from “unfair” treatment by the “big six” supermarkets. A protest by dozens of ‘scarecrows’ outside ...

22 Jan 2024 at 17:37

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Extension on soil sampling right move, but more ACRES flexibility needed - IFA

IFA Rural Development chair John Curran has said the extension provided by the Department for uploading soil sample results/exemption forms to ACRES Tranche 1 participants to ...

28 Mar 2024 at 18:33

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