Food and Farming

Beef - and soya for beef - for the UK market drives biodiversity collapse, deforestation and other habitat loss. As does chocolate.

The meat industry has always been exploitative of employees - but the coronavirus has exposed the poor working conditions of meat packers who are getting sick at alarming rates.

We must challenge the story we are told - that bigger farms, more machines, more chemicals and more air miles are the only way to feed ourselves.

The Wild Ken Hill project on the Norfolk coast is turning around 1,000 acres of marginal farmland and woodland back over to nature.

A vote on increased protection for UK farmers and consumers against low standard food imports reveals a split in the Conservative party.

Animal rights activists urge UK Government to end animal agriculture bailouts as 'Drink Milk' campaign launches.

Agriculture Bill should protect UK farmers and consumers from deregulated imports in the event of a US UK trade deal. 

Take part in Beyond GM's survey of public opinion on genome editing in food and farming.

Indigenous communities in Latin America are paying a high price for defending biodiversity, but we have so much to learn from their practices.

Agroecology has the capacity to synthesise human needs and the needs of the natural world.

The meat and dairy industry has come under increased pressure during the coronavirus lockdown - so what does this mean for animal welfare?

Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) says consumers should use online farm shops and markets to buy good-value fresh, sustainable and seasonal produce direct.

Three countries producing 95 percent of European olive oil production could lose billions because Xylella fastidiosa is killing trees.

Hundreds of wildlife groups worldwide sign open letter to WHO calling for a ban on wildlife meat trade to stop future potential global pandemics.

The Arhuaco people eat meat, but still have much in common with vegans.