Sustainability of vertical farming evaluated in new study
Is vertical farming really a sustainable alternative to field-grown crops? That’s the subject of a new study led by the…
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Rainforest Alliance unveils new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee
The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee, which it said will provide…
Regenerative agriculture can have a ‘transformative effect’ on soil recovery
Regenerative agriculture can foster a ‘transformative approach to ecological farming and soil recovery’, a new paper published in the CABI…
Environmental impact of pesticides ‘seriously underestimated’
The environmental impact of some of the main pesticides used in viticulture and on other crops may have been ‘significantly…
Agriculture study explores ‘triple goal’ for farming systems
A new study has outlined a ‘triple goal’ framework of farming practices that can simultaneously boost food production, reduce greenhouse…
AI must drive the next agricultural revolution, says Syngenta’s Brand
AI will play a key role in driving the future of agriculture, including facilitating the rollout of regenerative agriculture, Alexandra…
PepsiCo, Cargill announce regenerative agriculture project in Iowa
PepsiCo and Cargill have announced plans to expand regenerative agriculture practices across some 240,000 acres of farmland in Iowa, in…
Syngenta seeking to become a ‘global leader’ in biologicals
Syngenta is aiming to become a ‘global leader’ in biologicals – sustainable solutions for farmers – as it accelerates its rollout of…
Nestlé surpasses regenerative agriculture target for coffee sourcing
Nestlé‘s Nescafé coffee brand sourced around a third (32%) of its coffee from farmers implementing regenerative agriculture practices in 2024,…
Defra reopens Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme for select group of farmers
Defra has reopened the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2024 scheme to approximately 3,000 farmers, following a legal challenge prompted by…