Monthly Archives: December 2016

Rampisham Down: We Won!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Miles King

            Regular readers will recall the story of Rampisham Down and the plan to build a solar farm on a nationally important grassland Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). I have written about this case … Continue reading →

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Blogging in 2016: a quick review

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Miles King

As it’s nearing the end of the calendar year, I thought I’d look back at the blogging that I’ve done this year and some of the highlights. I will leave it to you to tell me about the lowlights. I … Continue reading →

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Sense and Nonsense on Biogas

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Miles King

Maize grown specifically for Anaerobic Digesters to produce “biogas” is an increasingly common crop in England, especially in the South West. The area under Biogas Maize increased by 55% in 2016 compared to 2015, to 52000ha. The National Farmers Union … Continue reading →

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What now for Brexit?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Miles King

It’s not quite 6 months since the momentous Brexit vote, but by the exact (demi)anniversary I will hopefully not be thinking about writing (possible), or thinking about Brexit (unlikely), and now seems as good a time as any to think … Continue reading →

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What is the public paying for? Guest post on farm subsidies from Tom Lancaster

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Miles King

I’m delighted to publish this guest post from Tom Lancaster, Senior Agriculture Policy Officer at the RSPB         The question is often asked of the Common Agricultural Policy – what is it exactly that the public is … Continue reading →

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