51AVÊÓƵ

Renewables vital for farmers' energy independence

Farm-based solar projects will be an important part of the energy mix going forward but ’mega’ arrays of ground mounted panels will continue to face opposition, the NFU has said.

Olivia Midgley
Editorial Director
clock • 2 min read
Renewables vital for farmers' energy independence

Farm-based solar projects will be an important part of the energy mix going forward but ’mega’ arrays of ground mounted panels will continue to face opposition, the NFU has said. It came as Conservative...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓƵBusiness

UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary deal could slash red meat export friction
51AVÊÓƵBusiness

UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary deal could slash red meat export friction

The new SPS Agreement is due to be introduced mid 2027, although Defra say this is an 'ambitious' target

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 20 June 2026 • 2 min read
'Never assume you know what the next generation want' – 70% of farms have no written succession plan
51AVÊÓƵBusiness

'Never assume you know what the next generation want' – 70% of farms have no written succession plan

Succession planning needs to move away from being a fear-inducing conversation to instead a long-term strategic planning one, says the Succession Alliance

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 20 June 2026 • 4 min read
Export market trends: Global volatility reshapes outlook for UK red meat exports
51AVÊÓƵBusiness

Export market trends: Global volatility reshapes outlook for UK red meat exports

Global demand for red meat remains positive, but UK exporters are operating in an increasingly volatile trading environment shaped by geopolitics, inflation and changing consumer habits

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 19 June 2026 • 4 min read