agriculture

UK's new trade and agriculture commission must address the dangers and inequalities rife in meat farming and processing.

Several lawsuits have been settled by Bayer-Monsanto due to cancer claims relating to the pesticide Roundup. Do we need new labelling laws?

Our food system needs immediate and radical reform if we are to feed the world without irreparably damaging our global resource base.

We must go beyond 'voting with our pockets'. A truly sustainable food system requires structural reform of our entire food system.

Report criticises lack of commitment by dairy companies to tackle absolute emissions, but the sector says they are caused by mergers and acquisitions.

'Science cannot be left in the hands of those who champion the multinational seed and agrochemical companies.'

Europe's resolve to act against the Bolsonaro government’s environmental crimes appears to be strengthening.

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.

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.

Changing our food system is more urgent than ever if we are to support climate justice.

Soya is taking over the vegan food scene. But production surpasses vegan demand. There must be another culprit which is driving soya's destructive grip.

New manufacturing technologies could revolutionise our food system, dramatically reducing it's environmental footprint.

Farmers can avoid apparent contradictions between trees and crops with innovative land management.

Nine out of 10 people (92%) think it is important that farmers focus on climate change and wildlife losses.

Festive cheer is in full swing, but it’s time we seriously questioned the events that take place to allow for this holiday of overindulgence.

Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) calls on government for practical support for farmers transitioning to low carbon agriculture.

The NFU’s goal for farming to reach net zero emissions should be welcomed - but their plan to achieve this is worrying and ignores the elephant in the room.

Grassroots approaches can protect tropical forests in Brazil and Senegal.

Legislation on the environment, fisheries and agriculture have been welcomed by campaigners, but many warn key measures are missing.

'We’re all connected through industry and ecology, and change will require a huge group effort.'

We need to fundamentally overhaul our agriculture and forestry practices.

Field after field of barren grassy hills is neither ecologically desirable nor essential. We desperately need to break up this green concrete by planting more trees in our uplands.

Archaeologists, historians and anthropologists have an important role to play in the decision-making around how we build a sustainable food future.