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The article reports that 54-year-old farmer John Laing of New Heaton Farm in Cornhill-on-Tweed in Northumberland, England has been fined for failing to fix the source of the the pollution in the River Till. It says that the Newcastle Magistrates' Court has ordered Laing to repair a silo storage unit by June 30, 2017 but failed to do the remedial work on deadline. It adds that the Environment Agency (EA) found that Laing did not comply with the environmental laws resulting to the penalty.

The article discusses the disadvantages of opting out of the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE). This legislative approach requires British farmers to place 6 percent of their land into environmental set-aside either through agri-environment schemes or voluntary measures. Some farmers believe that the compulsory alternative costs money and may even lose them money. In some scenarios, a net loss in environmental management or biodiversity is expected.

The article reports that the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has published six principles for a new food, farming and environmental policy, which include plans for a productive, competitive farming and forestry sector in food security. A Brexit would allow farmers to influence British or Welsh politicians who would be taking decisions closer to home.

In this article, the author discusses the Countryside Stewardship scheme, an agri-environment scheme by Great Britain government. The topics discussed include the benefits of environmental stewardship; disadvantages of countryside stewardship such as confusion in rules, record- keeping and unsatisfactory compensations and advice for Great Britain Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to review the scheme.

The article reports on the impact of information technology failures related to the Basic Payment Scheme application system on farmers in England. Topics include failure of Natural England, the British government body responsible for protecting natural environment, in making payments to farmers until October 2015, objection of the National Farmers' Union to the delay in payments to farmers, and views of Union's vice-president Guy Smith on the issue.

Presents an update on the National Farmers Union in Great Britain as of July 2004. Response of the union to the government consultation on cross-compliance; Plan of the communications directorate of the union to raise awareness and confidence in British farming and food; Role of farmers under the environment policy statement released by the union.

The article discusses the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on British livestock farmers. Issues mentioned include the United Kingdom's (UK) CAP direct payment budget of €25.1 billion being divided between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the need for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to shift from historic payments to a flat-rate system, and the need for farmers to follow new environmental regulations in 2014.

The article highlights the decision of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to delay plans that would have forced farmers in Great Britain to replace aging slurry stores. The proposals require all silage clamps and slurry and fuel stores built before 1991 to comply with the Control of Pollution Regulations. According to DEFRA, the plans would have affected more than 20 percent of existing stores and clamps at a cost of tens of millions of pounds.

The article reports on the decision of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to delay plans that would have forced farmers in Great Britain to replace aging slurry stores. The proposals require all silage clamps and slurry and fuel stores built before 1991 to comply with the Control of Pollution Regulations. According to DEFRA, the plans would have affected more than 20 percent of existing stores and clamps at a cost of tens of millions of pounds.

The article reports that the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs published regulations extending the areas of England that have been designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) from 55% to about 70%. George Fellowes, solicitor specializing in environmental issues with Burges Salmon, stated that farmers must ensure they take steps to abide by new nitrate regulations. Changes to the action program come into force on January 1, 2009.

The article states that British farmers should not expect continuing financial support for meeting basic environmental standards now milk and grain prices have risen, according to Helen Philips, Natural England chief executive. They needed a more targeted approach to environmental stewardship to justify subsidies and provide conservation which clearly benefited the public, said Philips. Her comments followed a report which said there was a real danger of wildlife being lost forever unless new ways were found to manage the natural environment.

The article reports on the petition on hand spray pesticide presented by "Farmers Weekly" to German Green Members of the European Parliament (MEP) Hiltrud Breyer, who is currently overseeing the passage of the legislation through the European Parliament. A detailed synopsis of the Save our Sprays (SOS )campaign is also being sent to the 67 MEP who sit on the influential environment committee, and to the EU Commission and farm council, according to the author.

Offers tips on entering the entry-level environmental scheme (ELS) in Great Britain. Challenges posed by entering ELS immediately to growers with advanced Countryside Stewardship schemes already running on their farm; Purpose of the ELS scheme; Benefit of the ELS scheme to farms.

Focuses on a survey of British farmer perception of the government's Entry Level Agri-Environment Scheme. Key findings; Information on the environmental scheme.

Emphasizes the importance of incorporating environmental standards into farm assurance schemes in Great Britain. Significance of extending the Red Tractor scheme; Reasons behind the fear of farmers toward stricter environmental standards.