Pandemic has exposed ‘serious weaknesses’ in UK food system, new report finds
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown serious flaws in the UK food system, from supply chain disruptions to inadequate conditions in manufacturing... read more
23.08.2020 • By Veris Strategies
Gull licensing system requires a change of approach, says conservation charity
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) is urging Defra and Natural England to consider compelling new practitioner-based evidence of the... read more
19.08.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
The face mask for anyone who can’t or won’t wear a mask
ClearShield is the new, clear, easy breathing and comfortable face mask designed for anyone who can’t wear a conventional cloth mask. “Many... read more
19.08.2020 • By ClearShield
Wellies to the rescue – Bayer Crop Science donates children’s wellington boots to the Allerton Trust
Bayer Crop Science UK’s new Head of Business, Marion McPherson recently handed over 80 pairs of children’s wellington boots to Dr Alastair Leake,... read more
18.08.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
‘Farming with Nature’ set to inspire farmers and policy makers
‘ Farming with Nature ’ is a new book based on scientific research, which provides a practical guide to how conservation efforts aimed at the... read more
17.08.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Naturewatch Foundation launches ‘Closer to Animals’ survey
Animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation, is reaching out to animal lovers across the UK to ask how animals have benefited their life during... read more
12.08.2020 • By Naturewatch Foundation
Get snapping for the ‘Animal Photos of the Year’ challenge
World Animal Day HQ has launched an international photo challenge, aimed at amateur and professional photographers, inviting them to submit... read more
11.08.2020 • By Naturewatch Foundation
Ban on driven grouse shooting could leave a gaping gap in conservation funding
Those who use the start of the grouse season as another excuse to call for an end to driven shooting have yet to suggest an alternative way of... read more
11.08.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Compas software helps Stonegate Farmers Ltd “feed the nation”
Stonegate Farmers Ltd has turned to British cloud software Compas ( www.compas-cloud.com ) to help it keep up with the surging demand for eggs.... read more
06.08.2020 • By Compas
Welsh juvenile salmon numbers are lower following warmer winters and wetter springs, new research shows
Numbers of young salmon in Wales are lower following warmer winters and wetter springs, according to a new study commissioned by Natural Resources... read more
05.08.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Fact-checking website launched to challenge inaccuracies in scientific reporting
‘ What the Science Says ’ is a new website which sets out to challenge misinformation and misreporting of ecological science. The online... read more
04.08.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
New wildlife art gallery supporting artists and charity through difficult times
British conservation charity, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), has teamed up with a trio of leading wildlife artists to create an... read more
24.07.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Groundwork BioAg’s Rootella® Mycorrhizal Inoculants Successfully Launched by Stoller Ukraine
MOSHAV MAZOR, ISRAEL and KIEV, UKRAINE – Groundwork BioAg, Ltd. and Stoller Ukraine are pleased to announce the successful commercial launch of... read more
17.07.2020 • By Groundwork BioAg
Urgent action needed to reduce shocking level of animal use in UK laboratories
In 2019, 3.4 million procedures were carried out in Great Britain involving living animals, according to UK Government statistics published today,... read more
16.07.2020 • By Naturewatch Foundation
Exotic pets are deprived of basic freedoms
A least 13,000 species and over 350 million animals are traded annually worldwide for the exotic pet industry, and most are kept in small cages... read more
13.07.2020 • By Animal Protection Agency Foundation
“We need them now more than ever” – Rachel Carrie backs latest conservation campaign
Environmental consultant, author and campaigner Rachel Carrie has given her support to the latest initiative from leading conservation charity,... read more
07.07.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
“The end of an era” as Professor Nick Sotherton retires from the GWCT
After 44 years with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), Director of Research, Advisory and Education, Professor Nick Sotherton is... read more
01.07.2020 • By Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Social-Distancing Solution | New App Turns your Car into a Safe Virtual Waiting Room
UK: With more businesses coming out of lockdown an enterprising company has invented an ingenious app which solves the problem of imposing the... read more
12.06.2020 • By ImHere
Kandu Arts "virtual" Reel Film Festival
PRESS RELEASE Tired of streaming? Had enough of TV repeats? Missing the buzz of discovering new films and film makers and being stimulated by... read more
10.06.2020 • By Kandu Arts
Global institutions unite around key actions for green and fair economic recovery from COVID-19
On World Environment Day, 5th June 2020, global institutions working on development, labour and environment have united around key actions for... read more
05.06.2020 • By Green Economy Coalition
THE PLANT POT THAT COULD HELP SAVE THE PLANET
THE POT THAT COULD SAVE THE PLANET Natural healthy root structure in trees is the key to greater take up of CO2 The revolutionary British... read more
27.05.2020 • By Caledonian Tree Company Ltd
Just Add Water: Oxitec’s New Friendly Mosquito Mini-Capsule Technology Rapidly Suppresses 95% of Disease-Spreading Aedes aegypti in Brazil Trial
Successful 13-week field trial demonstrated effectiveness and safety of Oxitec’s new just-add-water Friendly™ mini-capsule mosquito product in... read more
19.05.2020 • By Oxitec
ARTISAN AND CRAFT FOOD MANUFACTURERS GROWING OUT OF THE CRISIS SUPPORTED BY NEW PROVENANCE ASSURED SHOP
New online store offers additional sales channel for Provenance Assured growers and producers across UK and Europe 18 MAY 2020 – London, UK... read more
18.05.2020 • By Provenance Hub
The impact of Coronavirus on the Rural Economy
Rural Policy Group, a visionary policy think tank for the future of rural business in the UK, is hosting a series of panel-led virtual debates on... read more
15.05.2020 • By Adams Creative Group Limited
Spiritual Leader Supreme Master Ching Hai's Message on Importance of Veganism is What the World Needs to Hear
London, April 20, 2020 (BeVeganMakePeace.co.uk) - World-renowned spiritual teacher, artist, and humanitarian, Supreme Master Ching Hai... read more
20.04.2020 • By Be Vegan Make Peace
RIHANNA NABS PETA US AWARD FOR FAUX-LEATHER CAPSULE COLLECTION
FENTY Earns Kudos for Animal-Free Hoodie, Corset Dress, and More... read more
09.04.2020 • By PETA
ZSL calls for urgent investment in research to prevent future pandemics
Covid-19 most likely originated in a species of bat before transferring to people at a wildlife market in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Although the... read more
09.04.2020 • By Pressat Wire
Don’t sell puppies in a pandemic!
Animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation, is calling on the websites Gumtree, Pets4Homes and Preloved to remove adverts for puppies and... read more
08.04.2020 • By Naturewatch Foundation
Warning as advertisers flout coronavirus guidelines to lure puppy buyers
6 April 2020 - Our Family Dog (ourfamilydog.org.uk) is advising people not to buy a puppy during the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown, as a... read more
06.04.2020 • By Our Family Dog
ZSL London Zoo appeals for public support Historic charity ZSL launches new fundraising campaign for its Zoo residents
Historic charity ZSL launches new fundraising campaign for its Zoo residents Beyond the closed gates of ZSL London Zoo, life goes on for its... read more
24.03.2020 • By Pressat Wire
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