Organic farming provides proven environmental and biodiversity benefits, study finds
Organic farming has significant positive effects on the environment and biodiversity, however its contribution to climate protection is ‘less clear’,…
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IFAD announces agricultural development project in China
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced the signing of an agreement with the government of China, which…
UNESCO, Nestlé team up on ‘Youth Impact: Because You Matter’ initiative
Nestlé has teamed up with UNESCO to unveil a new global initiative, Youth Impact: Because You Matter, which aims to…
British government launches UK Pesticides National Action Plan
The British government has announced the launch of the UK Pesticides National Action Plan, which will work ‘collaboratively with farmers…
U.S. Soybean Export Council’s Abby Rinne on why the future is bright for sustainable soy
The U.S. Soybean Export Council, or U.S. Soy, is seeking to position itself as a leader in sustainable, regenerative agriculture,…
Significant increase in research needed to maintain US agricultural productivity
The impact of climate change, coupled with a drop-off in investment in research and development, is leading to a slowdown…
UK farmers urged to take action to mitigate the impact of climate change
Farmers in the UK are being encouraged to undertake an assessment of their own business, and identify actions they could…
Origin Enterprises announces credit facility to support sustainability strategy
Origin Enterprises has announced the agreement of a new, five-year €440 million revolving credit facility, which incorporates performance targets that…
Pesticides a ‘major contributor’ to biodiversity loss, study finds
Pesticides are causing ‘overwhelming negative effects’ on plant life, birds, fish and mammals, and are a ‘major contributor to the…
Researchers explore turning agricultural byproducts into road construction materials
Turning agricultural byproducts into materials used in road construction is the topic of a study being undertaken by researchers at…