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How RSPB testbed farm is bringing Hope to the countryside as wildlife flourishes

How RSPB testbed farm is bringing Hope to the countryside as wildlife flourishes

How RSPB testbed farm is bringing Hope to the countryside as wildlife flourishes

04 April 2023

Bird numbers have soared as the charity trials nature-friendly techniques on commercial farm.

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Cambridgeshire County Council’s farms estate welcomes new crop of tenants

Cambridgeshire County Council’s farms estate welcomes new crop of tenants

Cambridgeshire County Council’s farms estate welcomes new crop of tenants

12 January 2023

A former journalist from Zimbabwe and a 21-year-old entrepreneur are among the new tenants.


25 lambs stolen from Cambridgeshire farms: Police say some were killed and their skins left behind

25 lambs stolen from Cambridgeshire farms: Police say some were killed and their skins left behind

25 lambs stolen from Cambridgeshire farms: Police say some were killed and their skins left behind

07 December 2022

Farmers are urged to be vigilant amid a rise in sheep thefts.


Gutter & Stars wine wins Bacchus of the Year award

Gutter & Stars wine wins Bacchus of the Year award

Gutter & Stars wine wins Bacchus of the Year award

27 October 2022

‘Strange News from Another Star’ tops list for Chesterton Mill winemaker Chris Wilson


CoFarm celebrates third anniversary on World Food Day

CoFarm celebrates third anniversary on World Food Day

CoFarm celebrates third anniversary on World Food Day

20 October 2022

Urban food project is now a fundamental part of city’s food security


Shire horses return to mow King’s meadow in Cambridge

Shire horses return to mow King’s meadow in Cambridge

Shire horses return to mow King’s meadow in Cambridge

25 August 2022

The majestic animals have been back mowing the wildflower meadow at the college this week.

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Morrisons to sell carbon-neutral eggs from hens fed by Cambridge start-up Better Origin’s insect farms

Morrisons to sell carbon-neutral eggs from hens fed by Cambridge start-up Better Origin’s insect farms

Morrisons to sell carbon-neutral eggs from hens fed by Cambridge start-up Better Origin’s insect farms

03 August 2022

It is a world first, says the supermarket.

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Wicken Fen’s countryside manager retires after 27 years

Wicken Fen’s countryside manager retires after 27 years

Wicken Fen’s countryside manager retires after 27 years

20 July 2022

Martin Lester has overseen the nature reserve’s conservation work and ranger team, witnessing many changes over the years.


Trumpington Allotment Society marks 75 years

Trumpington Allotment Society marks 75 years

Trumpington Allotment Society marks 75 years

15 July 2022

An open day featured activities such as building a bug hotel, crafting, and playing the human fruit machine.


Recreating pre-war East Anglian meadows at King’s College, Cambridge

Recreating pre-war East Anglian meadows at King’s College, Cambridge

Recreating pre-war East Anglian meadows at King’s College, Cambridge

11 July 2022

We spoke to King’s head gardener Steven Coghill and visited Jesus College’s meadow too.

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Better Origin raises $16m for X1 insect mini-farm to transform the food sector

Better Origin raises $16m for X1 insect mini-farm to transform the food sector

Better Origin raises $16m for X1 insect mini-farm to transform the food sector

14 April 2022

System turns food that would previously have been wasted into pellets for poultry via black soldier flies


Relocating croplands would ‘slash CO2 emissions, eliminate irrigation and save species from extinction’

Relocating croplands would ‘slash CO2 emissions, eliminate irrigation and save species from extinction’

Relocating croplands would ‘slash CO2 emissions, eliminate irrigation and save species from extinction’

18 March 2022

See how University of Cambridge scientists have reimagined the global agricultural map.

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University of Cambridge leads £10m project on eco-friendly Fens farming and protection of Cairngorms and Lake District

University of Cambridge leads £10m project on eco-friendly Fens farming and protection of Cairngorms and Lake District

University of Cambridge leads £10m project on eco-friendly Fens farming and protection of Cairngorms and Lake District

24 February 2022

Whole-system approaches to tackle threats posed by climate change will be explored.


Cambridgeshire man makes 30,000 swift boxes

Cambridgeshire man makes 30,000 swift boxes

Cambridgeshire man makes 30,000 swift boxes

30 January 2022

John Stimpson, 80, has completed a challenge set for him by naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham.

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Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner condemns government for approving use of bee-killing pesticide against expert advice

Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner condemns government for approving use of bee-killing pesticide against expert advice

Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner condemns government for approving use of bee-killing pesticide against expert advice

27 January 2022

Defra has granted emergency authorisation of the previously banned neonicotinoid thiamethoxam.

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Cambridge Past, Present & Future to plant 4,000 trees

Cambridge Past, Present & Future to plant 4,000 trees

Cambridge Past, Present & Future to plant 4,000 trees

31 December 2021

Volunteers are needed to help plant the trees throughout the winter at Coton Countryside Reserve and Wandlebury Country Park.


Watch the moment farmer is impaled on forklift truck spike - and hear about the extraordinary work of emergency services and Addenbrooke’s surgeons to save his life

Watch the moment farmer is impaled on forklift truck spike - and hear about the extraordinary work of emergency services and Addenbrooke’s surgeons to save his life

Watch the moment farmer is impaled on forklift truck spike - and hear about the extraordinary work of emergency services and Addenbrooke’s surgeons to save his life

18 November 2021

Jonathan Willis had to be extricated from the metre-long tine while conscious.


COP26 agenda on agriculture ‘disappointing’, says Agri-TechE ahead of annual conference

COP26 agenda on agriculture ‘disappointing’, says Agri-TechE ahead of annual conference

COP26 agenda on agriculture ‘disappointing’, says Agri-TechE ahead of annual conference

05 November 2021

Full details on upcoming event’s agenda including REAP showcase on Wednesday


Gavin’s Points of Light award for CoFarm’s Cambridge community success

Gavin’s Points of Light award for CoFarm’s Cambridge community success

Gavin’s Points of Light award for CoFarm’s Cambridge community success

23 October 2021

Agroecology model founder is thanked for delivering vital food to local hubs


Business Board chair visits new £1.25m agritech hub in Soham

Business Board chair visits new £1.25m agritech hub in Soham

Business Board chair visits new £1.25m agritech hub in Soham

18 August 2021

Combined Authority head praises new polytunnels, solar farm, glasshouse, heat pump and upgraded water facilities

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