Press release: Government launches plan to ban plastic straws, cotton-buds, and stirrers
The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds. read more
Energy & Environment
Press release: Public to have say on new National Parks
A call for evidence is inviting views from the public on the future of our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. read more
Press release: Tree Champion: we must preserve our urban trees
The government’s Tree Champion, Sir William Worsley, has called for stronger protections for England’s street trees with the launch of an ‘Urban Tree Manual’. read more
Amazing Aimee named top British student
An SRUC graduate has described the “amazing feeling” of being named Agricultural Student of the Year at the 2018 British Farming Awards. read more
Plan now for the unexpected
With a “no deal” Brexit looking more likely than ever, farmers are being urged to ‘plan for the unexpected’ with the new edition of The Farm Management Handbook. read more