Agriculture

£2.3m investment backs farmers to adopt green farming technology

The UK government is investing £2.3 million in farmer-led trials to evaluate green farming technology, digital tools, and low-emission equipment on operational farms.

UAE launches AI ecosystem to boost global agricultural resilience

The UAE has launched an ai-powered agricultural ecosystem, partnering with global institutions to help farmers adapt to climate change and improve food security.

Historic EU soil law begins 16 December

The EU's first-ever Soil Monitoring Law enters into force on 16 December 2025, requiring Member States to assess soil health across all land types, support farmers and land managers.

EU agriculture and rural development policy

Open Access Government underscores the Common Agricultural Policy as a key example of European Union agriculture and rural development policy.

Orangutan crisis: Solutions to save them

Michelle Desilets, Founder and Executive Director of the Orangutan Land Trust, outlines the threats to the survival of orangutans and their habitats, and where solutions lie.

UK secures £700k livestock genetics export opportunity with Kenya

The UK has sealed a new export opportunity to Kenya for sheep and goat genetics worth around £700,000 a year, showcasing British livestock innovation and strengthening trade relations in a growing African market.

Farms powering Europe’s green future through renewable energy

Across Europe, farmers must feed a growing population while contending with rising energy costs, erratic weather, and increasing pressure on natural resources.

A global shift to plant-based diets could reduce farming jobs by up to 106 million

A new study from the University of Oxford finds that rising adoption of plant‑based eating patterns could reduce global agricultural labour demands by 5‑28%.

Scenar2040 study: Finding a balance between productivity, environment and fair incomes

A new study from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows how different directions for the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could shape farming, food production, and the environment by 2040.

AgriScale pilot accelerates UK agri-tech manufacturing scale-up

Innovate UK's AgriScale pilot supports agri-tech businesses in scaling up manufacturing, bridging the gap between prototype and market-ready solutions to enhance the UK's advanced manufacturing capabilities.

The unbreakable link between the protection of honeybees and pollinators and the future of agriculture

The Almond Board of California explores the vital connection between the protection of honeybees and other pollinators.

UK launches new network to grow climate-resilient crops and secure future food supply

The University of Southampton has launched NUCNet, a £645K initiative to urgently research climate-resilient crops like lentils and chickpeas.

Animal farming misinformation: How it affects consumers and the market

A recent report by The Animal Law Foundation revealed widespread misinformation from producers about animal welfare and farming practices, with most companies using misleading imagery that does not reflect the conditions in which the animals are raised. Edie Bowles tells us more.

The future of the agricultural industry with AI

For insight into how AI could alter the future of the agricultural industry, we spoke with Ashleigh Patterson.

AI and machine learning transform livestock waste recycling for sustainable agriculture

Researchers apply AI and machine learning to livestock waste recycling, improving phosphorus recovery, reducing pollution, and advancing sustainable farming practices.

Natural genetic engineering: A breakthrough for climate-resilient crops

University of Sheffield scientists explore how plants can rapidly adapt to climate change through natural genetic engineering, potentially revolutionising crop resilience.

Honeybee pollen may hold natural antibiotics to save hives from infection

Researchers find that honeybee pollen contains antimicrobial bacteria, offering a natural way to protect hives from infections.

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