Tag: Food system

Soil moisture study opens door for satellite remote sensing

June 21, 2024

Farm slurry and fertilisers drive continuing rise in nitrous oxide emissions

June 21, 2024

Fruit farmers can predict crop yields with AI

June 20, 2024

Soil fauna fundamentally alters carbon storage potential

June 20, 2024

Gender inequality, food and climate are interconnected

June 19, 2024

New NFU Cymru campaign seeks public support for the future of Welsh food

June 19, 2024

Wales legislates to tackle Bovine Viral Diarrhoea

June 18, 2024

Nature rights for the Usk Catchment

June 17, 2024

FAO showcases down to earth solutions for regenerating desert

June 17, 2024

Labour “will make the UK the green finance capital of the world”

June 14, 2024

‘To unblock development, parties must prioritise nature and climate’, say NGOs

June 13, 2024

The Greens say, “Our food system is failing” and would triple funding for farmers

June 13, 2024

Soil essential to Canada’s economic, environmental, human and social health

June 12, 2024

SRUC gears up for Royal Highland Show

June 12, 2024

NFU Cymru sets out Welsh agriculture’s asks of next UK Government

June 11, 2024

Lib Dems promise £1 billion extra for farmers

June 11, 2024

NZ: Research exposes farmers’ emotional responses to M. bovis eradication

June 11, 2024

Bird flu in cows can be spread though milking process

June 10, 2024

Planning reform could sway 70% of rural vote

June 10, 2024

8.9 Newsweek podcast – “Respect farmers experience to change food systems”

June 7, 2024

Seaweed biostimulant pioneer seeks £4m equity

June 7, 2024

Scottish foodservice to benefit from Scotch Beef Club relaunch

June 7, 2024

New Digital Dairy Chain partnership to drive innovation

June 6, 2024

First Milk celebrates regen farming as milk price increases again

June 5, 2024

Basildon New Holland tractor strikes intensify over ‘pay betrayal’

June 5, 2024

The power of potatoes

June 5, 2024

Main parties to go head-to-head on plans to recover nature

June 5, 2024

Farmers warned to not cut corners on safety

June 4, 2024

Red Tractor appoints interim Chair

June 4, 2024

Cell grazing supports double the livestock of set stocking

June 4, 2024

Farmer group to restore precious chalk streams

June 4, 2024

Farming unions call for cattle ID to utilise new technology

June 3, 2024

Every farm should set a goal to increase soil organic carbon

June 3, 2024

Aldi invests in its sole supplier of British apples

May 31, 2024

NFU Cymru establishes dedicated water quality review group

May 31, 2024

New grass and clover varieties added to recommended lists

May 31, 2024

Better production practices key to minimising impact of vegetable oils

May 31, 2024

Government reappoints Mark White as Groceries Code Adjudicator

May 30, 2024

Land reform ‘gambling’ with communities and environmental investment

May 30, 2024

Reform UK manifesto prioritises production over nature

May 29, 2024

Organic farming leads to adaptations in the genetic material in plants

May 28, 2024

FAO launches plan to mainstreaming biodiversity across agriculture

May 28, 2024

The Dung Beetle Conference 2024

May 28, 2024

Farm Gate 101: Venture capital and regenerative agriculture

May 24, 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to early death

May 24, 2024

Agri-food report unveils strategies for sustainable finance

May 24, 2024

Roots are a key to drought-resistant maize

May 24, 2024

New approaches needed to democratise knowledge supply for food system transformation

May 23, 2024

National Sheep Association welcomes live export ban

May 23, 2024

Holyrood launches follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland

May 23, 2024

Mandatory use of CCTV in all Welsh slaughterhouses approved

May 23, 2024

UK general election called for July 4th

May 22, 2024

Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer published

May 22, 2024

Scientists develop sticky pesticide to combat pest insects

May 21, 2024

Scottish agriculture bill strengthened by amendments

May 21, 2024

Farmers squeezed globally by natural capital markets

May 21, 2024

Carbon schemes creating unprecedented ‘land squeeze’

May 20, 2024

New law banning routine antibiotics flawed by major weaknesses

May 20, 2024

Immediate changes to be made to on-farm slaughter in Wales

May 20, 2024

AFSA urges African governments to focus on building soil health

May 20, 2024

China solidifies leadership in Green Finance for 2023

May 20, 2024

UK moves closer to high-integrity marine natural capital markets

May 17, 2024

“Democratise knowledge to ensure lasting food system transformation”

May 17, 2024

£3m new money announced for new and mobile abattoirs

May 17, 2024

Has UK government chosen the right indicators of food security?

May 17, 2024

Scientific review of farm sustainability recognises farmer knowledge

May 17, 2024

Farming Connect modules will help farmers transition to Welsh SFS

May 16, 2024

“We have over-complicated farming so much”

May 16, 2024

Integrated crop-livestock systems have a higher biodiversity

May 16, 2024

Rural Affairs Secretary shares new time-frame for Welsh SFS

May 15, 2024

Farm to Fork Summit: food security means nature-friendly farming and healthy diets

May 15, 2024

Study finds antimicrobial resistance in soils Scotland-wide

May 15, 2024

Global land prices double in 15 years squeezing farmers and food production

May 14, 2024

Community service for farmer’s polluting dam of manure

May 14, 2024

“We drilled beans when our neighbour’s farm was covered in water”

May 14, 2024

Civil society unites to call for ambitious action on food and farming

May 14, 2024

Waitrose unveils plans to accelerate nature-friendly farming

May 13, 2024

Peat: a sticky situation with an evolving, experimental solution

May 13, 2024

King Charles confirmed as patron of food and farming charities

May 13, 2024

Farmers tap organic market in Scotland, while overall UK progress stalls

May 13, 2024

8.9 Newsweek podcast – Peatland, worm-dancing, deer and venture capital

May 10, 2024

Abattoir survey shows need for supply chain collaboration

May 10, 2024

Seasonal worker visa scheme extended to 2029

May 10, 2024

NFUS calls on new First Minister to avoid farming cliff edge

May 10, 2024

Venture capital investment is an important tool to scale regen ag

May 10, 2024

New 5-year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

May 9, 2024

Nut trial looks at viability of producing walnuts in Wales

May 9, 2024

DeSantis’ lab-grown meat ban not just populist politics

May 9, 2024

High Court judgment finds government’s climate plan ‘unlawful’

May 8, 2024

Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year ahead

May 8, 2024