The latest agriculture news and food security developments with a look at what is being done to protect and support the global agriculture sector, develop sustainable agri-food systems, and manage the ever increasing amount of global food waste.
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.
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.
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.
On British Farming Day, Food and Farming Secretary Thérèse Coffey unveils measures to support British farmers and encourage consumers to choose locally sourced products.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dorina Meyer and Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori from ICLEI Europe discuss opportunities for improving food security across the EU, public procurement, and cultivating a more equitable and environmentally conscious food system.
Jasmine Clark, Senior Environment Campaigner at Viva! walks us through the devastating water footprint of animal agriculture, including scarcity, pollution and unsustainable demand.
