Sustainable farming
Supply chain
Supermarket claims fava beans could help promote healthy soils and cut emissions by locking in soil carbon and replacing some of the soy used in animal feed
18 January 2023
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3 min read
Technology
Firms backing the Vertical Farming Manifesto and Identity Statement promise to set industry-wide sustainability standards
20 September 2022
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4 min read
Investment
US Department of Agriculture has tripled original investment of $1bn to support climate-smart landowners, farmers, and ranchers throughout the US
16 September 2022
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3 min read
Biodiversity
The in-field sensor trial aims to support farmers with pollinator management to maintain quality of produce and improve crop yields
17 August 2022
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3 min read
Biodiversity
UK supermarket launches line of 'carbon neutral' eggs produced by insect-fed hens as part of its drive to be supplied by 'zero emission' British farms by 2030
04 August 2022
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3 min read
Biodiversity
Results of a decade-long study conducted on a 1,000 hectare farm in Buckinghamshire reveal positive outcomes for wildlife and food production
03 August 2022
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4 min read
Supply chain
Ingredient provider reveals how it is introducing eco-friendly measures across its 50,000 acre almond business
10 July 2022
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2 min read
Work
A new 'confidence survey' from the NFU has found British farmers are increasing investments in soil health, tree planting, renewable energy generation, and energy efficiency
29 March 2021
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2 min read
Policy
Defra confirms pilot project for landmark scheme will allow farmers to choose from a range of standards based on specific features of the natural environment such as grassland, hedgerows, water bodies or woodland
24 February 2021
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2 min read
Climate change
Starbucks, Walmart, McDonalds and Nescafe among more than 150 coffee retailers and producers to join collective pledge to invest in forestry protection and smallholder farm efficiency
06 January 2021
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3 min read
