Thursday, 20 August 2020
by Steven Leil
New CCL Scheme deadline extended
In the Spring Budget 2020, the government announced the CCA scheme would be extended for two years. A consultation on the changes has recently been carried out and based on responses, the UK government has made the following decisions: Tuesday, 28 July 2020
by Steven Jackson
Would you like to use less energy and save money?
Being more energy efficient is becoming more important to farmers and growers as the NFU aims to reach its target of the industry achieving net zero by 2040. A good way to start becoming more efficient is through an onsite energy audit which not only helps you use less energy but can also help you Wednesday, 15 July 2020
by Mike Bond
Does SECR affect you?
Large companies are now required to comply with the new Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) scheme, which came into effect on 01 April 2019. SECR replaced the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), and although designed to simplify energy and carbon reporting for large organisations, SECR Tuesday, 07 July 2020
by Steven Leil
Climate Change Agreement scheme two-year extension announced
In the Spring Budget 2020, the Government announced the CCA scheme would be extended for two years. Details of the proposed changes are now starting to emerge: Thursday, 04 June 2020
by Eirinn Rusbridge
Going further with calculating carbon emissions
Interest in calculating carbon emissions has been recently gathering pace, with lively discussions at the NFU conference and the launch of the Net Zero: Farm Status Indicator. Tuesday, 26 May 2020
by Jenny Beynon
Is vertical farming the future of horticulture?
We are often led to believe that the future of horticulture will be vertical farming (VF) facilities growing crops in soilless substrates, using systems such as hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics. The nature of VF usually means a completely controlled environment, requiring lighting, irrigation Thursday, 21 May 2020
by Steven Leil
New lease of life for Climate Change Levy discount
In the Spring Budget, the Government announced a two-year extension to the current Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme, with precise terms now out for consultation. Tuesday, 05 May 2020
by Mike Bond
GrowSave set to go from strength to strength
GrowSave has been keeping growers abreast of the latest energy saving techniques since 2007. A collaboration between AHDB and NFU Energy, it was originally set up to serve the protected edible and protected ornamental sectors and extended to cover soft fruit in 2018. It’s now set for a new five- Thursday, 30 April 2020
by Ed Hardy
A view of what’s to come?
Given the current situation around the Coronavirus pandemic, most aspects of society have been greatly affected, horticulture and agriculture is no exception. The lockdowns imposed by the UK government in March, as well as others around the world, have led to immediate consequences for the whole Thursday, 05 March 2020
by Jenny Beynon
