AHDB to publish first environmental measurements from UK farms
The first measurements from a new environmental baselining pilot for the UK’s agriculture sector start this month, with 170 farms…
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5 key measures to address climate change’s impact on food supply
A new study by the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has warned of the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change on…
Global GDP gains of $121tn possible with sustainable food system reform
A new report by Deloitte suggests that developing sustainable food system reforms could reduce global food prices by 16%, increase…
Pro-Wild’s Jacques Le Gouis discusses how ‘going wild’ will protect the food industry from climate change
A new project funded by the European Union, Pro-Wild, seeks to protect farmers and the food industry from the effects…
How export restrictions can exacerbate the impact of climate change on food security
Agricultural export restrictions can exacerbate the impact of climate change on global food security in a number of ways, a…
Boosting plant diversity can promote soil health and carbon sequestration, study finds
Increasing plant diversity in agriculture can promote soil health and carbon sequestration, a study by the University of Helsinki has…
Greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland fell 2.2% in the first quarter of this year
Ireland‘s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year,…
Mismanagement of water resources could lead to 8% GDP loss by 2050
An increasingly ‘out of balance’ water cycle could have a significant impact on global GDP performance as well as food…
‘Pro-Wild’ initiative launched to promote wild relatives of popular crops
A new initiative, ‘Pro-Wild’, has been launched to preserve and document the wild relatives of popular crops, including wheat, sugar…
This year presents a ‘unique opportunity’ for ambition and action, says UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD
This year presents a unique opportunity for global leadership in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.