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Accessing consulting services – A growing knowledge acquisition method within the agricultural system

This special report discusses one of the novel avenues and actors that have emerged as sources of knowledge and guidance for new farmers, in addition to the traditional avenues and actors and how they have transitioned due to changing actor/institution and knowledge/power configurations.

£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.

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.

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.

Could the expansion of school meals also deliver for the UK farming economy?

In just under 12 months, the government will deliver the biggest expansion of eligibility for Free School Meals in England in a decade. But how can free school meals deliver for the UK farming economy?

Global study reveals low-emission practices for sustainable corn farming

An international study led by China's Institute of Atmospheric Physics identifies effective farming practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in corn farming without compromising yield.

UK Government invests £12m to boost agri-tech

The UK government announces £12.6 million in funding to support farming innovation, including robotic harvesters and livestock health monitoring systems, through two new competitions.

Low-carbon biofuels could slash agricultural carbon emissions, experts say

Researchers propose rewarding farmers for climate-smart biofuel practices like cover crops and biochar to cut agriculture’s carbon emissions.

Land use reduces the Earth’s carbon storage by 24%

LMU researchers find human land use has cut Earth’s natural carbon storage in plants and soils by 24% - a significant loss threatening climate stability.

£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated by the UK Government

The UK government has allocated £150 million in Capital Grants to over 8,000 farmers across England, supporting environmental improvements and sustainable farming practices.

How AI and biotechnology could revolutionise resilient crop production

A new Nature‑published review led by Aberystwyth University shows how AI, genome editing, protein design and high‑throughput phenotyping can fast‑track climate‑resilient crops production.

£5m Edinburgh hub to advance precision breeding in farm animals

The University of Edinburgh's new £5 million hub at the Roslin Institute aims to revolutionise livestock farming through precision breeding, gene editing, and AI, enhancing sustainability and disease resilience.

UK doubles funding for farm inspections to tackle agricultural pollution

The UK government is doubling funding for farm inspections to curb agricultural pollution and strengthen environmental protection efforts.

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