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Upland farmers face huge cut in profit
Upland farmers face huge cut in profit. This is exactly what Earth and Leaf is about - fixing this problem. Of course, the headline Upland farmers face huge cut in profit" implies upland farming is profitable which is an interesting assumption. Let's get these farmers a decent income in return for a sustainable output. Keep farming families on the land, provide employment, reduce environmental damage, reduce carbon emissions and boost woodland and wildlife. By the way, its not just Yorkshire that will be badly affected. This is what our Shepherds of the Trees project aims to do and to do it we have to change hearts and minds.
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Neighbours kick up a stink over industrial scale cattle farm plan
{Industrial scale cattle farm – is no-one listening to what the vast majority of top climate scientists are saying – This is simply ridiculous as are the councils main reasons for the refusal – Earth and Leaf Editorial} {extract below} Plans for an industrial scale cattle farm on the edge of a North Staffordshire town are set to be blocked. Dozens of residents are fighting the proposals for three beef rearing units at Westwood Hall Farm in Leek, which together could house hundreds of cows. Objectors have raised concerns over the noise and odour created by so many animals near people’s homes and schools, along with the impact on local…
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Livestock and our unsustainable diets
Irish leaders need to start being honest about livestock’s long shadow and our unsustainable diets
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Livestock Breeding Herds Fall to Record Lows in England
Livestock breeding herds fall to record lows in England. This is great news. It would be good to research the trends.
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Australian Cattle Industry Suggests Shift from Net Zero
Australian cattle industry suggests shift from net zero target to ‘climate neutral’ approach
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Farming Union Hits Back after Environmentalist Predicts Demise of Welsh Livestock Farming
Earth and Leaf Editorial – The Demise of Welsh Livestock Farming The problem with Abi’s and Gareth’s comments are around communication and education. Welsh livestock farming has to change as all livestock farming must. The demise of Welsh livestock farming is not inevitable, but we cannot continue to bury our heads in the sand and ignore its impact on our environment. We must reduce meat consumption and reduce methane emissions. If that means using just transition to help farmers in Wales find a new way forward then so be it. Abi Reader Excerpt – The Demise of Welsh Livestock Farming The Deputy President of NFU Cymru has rubbished claims…
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Enlightened Dutch Farmer, John Arink
Enlightened Dutch farmer, John Arink
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Sustainable Farming Scheme: your questions answered
Sustainable Farming Scheme: your questions answered
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Farms Face Job Losses Without Net Zero Support
Climate change: Farms face job losses without net zero support
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Farm Support in Wales
The Future of Farm Support in Wales
