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.
Dr Stephen Davies and Chris Gazey from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Government of Western Australia, explain how grain growers achieve higher profits and resilience through the widespread adoption of soil management strategies.
RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation from the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, walks us through the priorities to support Alberta’s agriculture, a crucial economic driver for Canada.
Five research projects focusing on transforming land use and agricultural practices have received a total of £14.5 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and government partners.
Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Director of the Advanced SciTech Division at Everest Group, thoroughly examines the role of AI in sustainable agriculture.
As the H5N1 avian influenza continues to threaten livestock, the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing its testing and monitoring plans to protect dairy cattle.
On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced a funding opportunity aimed at restoring the forest products economy and creating jobs within the forestry sector.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that residents in Florida affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
How plants use airborne chemical cues to defend against herbivores. A study has revealed a new dimension of plant communication through the atmosphere.
More than 200 farms across the UK have come under inspection following allegations that the RSPC Assured scheme, one of the country’s largest food certification programs, is failing to uphold legal welfare standards.
Here, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, says free trade and cutting-edge innovation can help Canada’s agriculture sector in a changing climate.
Greentech Innovators has developed a new and innovative solution to support food waste management. Through the use of biotechnology, the company aims to reduce CO2 emissions and increase global food production.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, outlines the country’s agriculture and agrifood system to demonstrate its scientific and research advancements.
The movement of sheep and cattle has been restricted in Norfolk and Suffolk following the confirmation of several cases of bluetongue disease, a serious viral infection that affects livestock.
The UK government has recently announced significant updates to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), responding directly to feedback from farmers, stakeholder organisations, and agricultural experts.
