Planeatry Alliance’s Mike Barry on rethinking food systems for a sustainable future
As the director of sustainable business at Marks & Spencer, Mike Barry helped launch the pioneering ‘Plan A’ sustainability programme…
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International Seed Federation seeks to improve labour and ethical practices across sector
The International Seed Federation (ISF) is publishing new social sustainability guidelines aimed at improving labour and ethical practices across the…
Just over a third of Europeans are confident that the food they eat is sustainable
Less than half of European consumers are confident in the food that they eat, while just over a third (36%)…
Overuse of antibiotics in farming leading to increased antimicrobial resistance
The overuse of antibiotics in farming is contributing to an ‘alarming’ rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), scientists, veterinarians, policymakers and…
Taking the piss – how human urine could address global fertiliser challenges
A new study, undertaken by researchers at the University of Surrey, has explored how human urine could be utilised to…
Alltech’s ‘World Without Cows’ project spawns Irish companion film
The documentary project World Without Cows, commissioned by Alltech, has spawned an Irish companion film, World Without Cows: The Pasture…
Mondelēz International publishes latest ‘Snacking Made Right’ report
Mondelēz International has outlined its progress against environmental, social, and governance objectives in the UK and Ireland in its latest…
Trade relationship between Brazil and China could ‘turn the tide’ for deforestation
Greater trade cooperation between Brazil and China could help to ‘turn the tide’ when it comes to tackling global deforestation,…
Agronomics’ Jim Mellon on how to create a more sustainable future for food production
The global food system faces structural pressures that make current agricultural models unsustainable, and “no longer financially viable as our…
Standard Chartered announces sustainability-linked credit facility with COFCO International
Standard Chartered has agreed a $435 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with agribusiness COFCO International, which has been designed to…