Farming

The CCC has slammed the government’s “worryingly slow” progress on reducing emissions. Here are 8 of their recommendations for action.

Northern Ireland's high levels of ammonia emissions are highly damaging to the environment, but the draft strategy to lower them will only reduce them by about 25% and only 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) will have reductions to below damaging levels.

The wonders of habitats like the rainforest and the wealth of species they contain have been transported to our homes by TV series such as Planet Earth. But they’re being exploited to fuel global demand for everyday products. Find out about some of the most at-risk habitats and how the UK is contributing to their destruction.

It’s not always easy to work out whether our favourite brands’ green credentials are up to scratch. With companies falling over themselves to promote their eco-friendly products, learn how you can cut through the noise and make informed, conscious choices.

How is rainforest destruction in Brazil linked to factory farming in Northern Ireland?

The government is writing a new policy for agriculture after Brexit. This is our opportunity to make sure pesticide reduction is at the heart of UK farming.

How can farming help bees and other pollinators? Find out how some UK farmers are avoiding bee-harming pesticides and creating habitats to help wildlife thrive.