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Scientists at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), are working with partners at Rothamsted Research North Wyke in Devon to develop new grasses that enable grassland soils to capture increased vol

Controlling the amount of this gas in air has proved particularly difficult for the UK.

For the purposes of air pollution, the UK is divided into 43 zones.

In 2010, when the EU restrictions were meant to come into effect, the levels of nitrogen dioxi

A fifty pence coin minted in 2009 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens has soared to over £24.00 in value in just five years.

The Guardian reports that 250,000 coins were produced and are quite rare.

Coins are currently changing hands

How do you keep your cashflow in check and bank account in the black when your business is dependent on the time of year?

Timely post from the Gaurdian Small Business Network

http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2014/feb/20/running-seaso

Once again, Pellenc is proving that it is technologically ahead of the field with the launch of the Lumenion – a mobile, self-powered LED floodlight, sold exclusively in the UK by Etesia.

Pellenc have developed a global environmental approach for many

Souters Sports, one of the UK’s leading natural sportsturf contractors have recently completed the regeneration of the Rhys Jones sports pitches in Croxteth, Liverpool.

The Rhys Jones sports pitches are in memory of Liverpool schoolboy Rhys Jones, who

The British economy is more vulnerable than that of any other nation to the effects of 'extra-tropical cyclones', the name given to the storms that have battered the country over recent weeks.

The findings comes from Maplecroft, the Bath-based globa

Britain is likely to face the strange and disturbing threat of more sinkholes opening up in the weeks and months ahead.

The warning comes from the British Geological Survey (BGS), which has been studying a recent spate of collapses across the country

While tea is normally imported from the other side of the world, the 100-acre Tregothnan Estate near Truro, Cornwall is to supply Waitrose supermarket.

Tregothnan Classic Tea and Tregothan Earl Grey tea is produced by Tregothnan Tea Plantation in Cor

Businesses that have been affected by the recent flooding in the UK are being offered government support and advice.

A new Business Support Scheme has been created worth up to £10 million to provide hardship funding for SME businesses in areas affect

The book belonged to a woman named only as Lizzie and was used by her to keep flowers that her soldier boyfriend sent home from the battlefield.

The man, who is referred to as 'Bert' sent the cuttings to the young woman by post while he fought in the

The Princess Royal has accepted an invitation to become Patron of the Royal Three Counties Show.

Only last year, the Show was granted a prestigious Royal title – further endorsing its place as one of Britain’s top agricultural events.

Organiser, the

The industry body representing pre-cast concrete paving suppliers, Interpave, has joined others in the sector questioning the delay in the introduction of SuDS legislation. Here Interpave write:

Despite the recent extreme weather and floods, the Gove

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced its ‘Top Ten’ garden pests for 2013 based on enquiries received by the charity’s entomologists.

As in 2012, slugs and snails topped the list with enquiries remaining at their highest since 2002.

Exc

Mobilane, a supplier of living wall systems and green screens, has launched an irrigation-free living wall that requires minimal maintenance.

Live Panel 2 is suitable to cover large external walls or interior spaces and is based on exactly the same p

With views across London’s skyline, The Roof Gardens boasts fully grown oak and fruit trees and a flowing stream, with fish and resident wildlife including the infamous flamingos, set amongst the three stunning gardens. 

The Roof Garden’s commemorati

European Parliament agriculture committee COMAGRI has rejected proposed Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) legislation.

The committee rejected the European Commission's proposed seed regulation by 37 votes to two on Tuesday amid concerns that it would

ANP Services Spalding are well known throughout the Spalding area and due to demand, we are happy to announce we have now extended our coverage into the Bourne, Baston and Morton regions too.

We have had several requests for works throughout this regi

There is still time compete in the Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY) 2014 competition. Prizes valued at more than £10,000 are on offer, including the coveted £2,000 Percy Thrower Travel Bursary prize for the winner, pr