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Study finds removing livestock may reduce long-term soil carbon storage

University of Manchester research suggests removing livestock from grasslands could weaken soil carbon storage, challenging climate assumptions.

BBSRC spin-out launches AirSeq for rapid DNA air sequencing in agriculture

Discover how Agnos Biosciences’ AirSeq technology uniquely delivers fast, highly accurate airborne pathogen detection, with broad applications from food safety to biosecurity.

From sunshine tomatoes to hemp: £21.5m to reshape farming in England

New £21.5m government funding will support 15 farm innovation projects in England, from precision-bred crops to low-emission technologies that boost productivity and sustainability.

UK farming rules overhauled to cut water pollution and help farmers

UK government launches major farming rule changes to cut water pollution, simplify regulations and boost farmer support.

Farm productivity investments reduce greenhouse gas emissions

New research reveals that investment in farm productivity is a key factor in reducing the growth of global greenhouse gas emissions, providing valuable evidence for climate and food policy discussions.

Europe’s crop droughts to worsen despite rising rainfall, study shows

Recent research indicates that rising temperatures will intensify severe crop droughts in Europe and western North America, even as annual rainfall increases, thereby posing a threat to food security.

How heavy metals, microplastics & resistance genes threaten greenhouse farming

A new scientific review warns that heavy metals, microplastics, and antibiotic resistance genes are creating a "triple threat" in greenhouse soils, threatening sustainable food production and calling for new control strategies.

Farming with water to restore peatlands and support rural livelihoods

Ireland’s peatlands are among the country’s most important natural assets; they store large amounts of carbon and support unique ecosystems.

94% of UK farmers back nature-friendly livestock farming

Most UK livestock farmers want to adopt nature-friendly systems, but are held back by limited government and supply chain support needed to transition to sustainable farming.

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.

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