Secrets beneath the soil: New model reveals microbial marvels in carbon storage
A new model using microbial genetic information highlights how soil microbes efficiently store carbon from plant roots, which is crucial for climate change mitigation and informing sustainable agricultural strategies worldwide.
A new study highlights the challenges to the carbon footprint faced by urban agriculture
A recent international study by the University of Michigan has discovered that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens carry a carbon...
Declining honey yields in the U.S. linked to herbicides
In the last few decades, honey yields in the United States have steadily declined since the 1990s, leaving honey producers and scientists looking for answers.
Global Food Security Summit unveils UK’s bold step in science and innovation
The establishment of a cutting-edge science centre to revolutionise global food security efforts to boost science and innovation.
Protecting and improving Western Australia’s cropping soils in a drying climate
Dr Stephen Davies, Principal Soils Research Scientist provides expertise in managing soil limitations in cropping systems with a focus on developing practical solutions for grain growers.
Agri-business: UK dairy industry set for export boost
To bolster the UK dairy industry, the Department for Business and Trade unveils the Dairy Export Programme, aimed at expanding agri-food exports in global markets.
Technological advances in irrigation techniques
Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Director at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, explores technological advances in irrigation techniques that aid in preserving crop yield and quality in drought-prone areas.
Sunflowers sun-tracking mystery unveiled by UC Davis researchers
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have uncovered a fascinating secret behind sunflowers sun-tracking, shedding light on a novel mechanism that defies previous assumptions.
Keeping food fresh: Sunflower extract proves key in keeping blueberries fresh
To tackle the perennial problem of mouldy blueberries, researchers have discovered a natural solution within sunflower extract.
Optimising land use to boost food production and carbon storage
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT) reveals the immense potential for producing more food while enhancing carbon storage.
Wild birds develop immunity to avian flu amid deadly outbreak
Antibodies have been discovered in the populations of northern gannets and shags in Scotland, with a significant decrease in poultry infections across the United Kingdom.
Revolutionising agriculture with AI drones
Farmers seek to optimise crop yields to ensure food security and economic stability. In pursuit of this goal, AI drones are emerging as game-changers.
Farmers seek tech alternatives as bee pollinators decline
Farmers are turning to technology-driven solutions as declining bee populations face challenges in pollinating crops.
Supporting British farmers and produce on British farming day 2023
On British Farming Day, Food and Farming Secretary Thérèse Coffey unveils measures to support British farmers and encourage consumers to choose locally sourced products.
Floating sea farms: A vision to feed the world
Harnessing the sun and the sea, both plentiful and cost-free, is at the core of innovative initiatives aiming to establish vertical sea farms that float on the ocean..
New bird flu outbreak is devastating UK seabird colonies
The UK's wild bird population faces a significant threat as the bird flu outbreak leads to worries about breeding populations and the discovery of numerous deceased birds on coastal shores.
The natural capital landscape within agriculture
Discover the natural capital landscape within agriculture, the importance of sustainability, and challenges in the field.
Optimising freshwater consumption in the food and beverage industry
In support of the circular economy, the CEO of AGENSO, Zisis Tsiropoulos, describes how the AccelWater project is optimising freshwater consumption in the food and beverage industry to reduce its environmental impact.
Farmers cultivating habitats: A vital link between food security and biodiversity
Although it may seem unnatural, researchers reveal forests provide a superior habitat for forest-dwelling wildlife than declining forests. This discovery has only reaffirmed the vital link between food security and biodiversity.
The Isle of Man’s approach to sustainable fishing
Jack Emmerson, Sea Fisheries Policy Manager Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, shares the Isle of Man’s approach to supporting a sustainable fishing industry whilst still benefiting the local economy.