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…
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Nature-friendly farming may require subsidies to become profitable
A new study by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has suggested that while nature-friendly farming methods improve…
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…
EIB, Rabobank and DLL to provide funding for sustainability projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a partnership with Rabobank, and its subsidiary DLL, to provide access to finance…
Irish government makes amendments to Air Pollution Act
The Irish government has approved a series of amendments to the Air Pollution Act that will provide ‘robust legislation’ to…
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…
COP30 presidency sets out ‘Action Agenda’ in new letter
The COP30 presidency has published its fourth official letter, in which it announced its vision for the COP30 Action Agenda,…
Climate change could see crop yields fall by 24%
If emissions continue to rise unchecked, global crop yields would drop by 24% by 2100, a new study by the…
One third of forest loss this century ‘likely to be permanent’
Some 34% of the global forest loss recorded between 2001 and 2024 is ‘likely gone for good’, according to new…
Effect of large-scale solar farms on property value explored in new report
The effect of large-scale solar farms on nearby property values is the subject of a new report by researchers at…