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.
Michelle Desilets, Founder and Executive Director of the Orangutan Land Trust, outlines the threats to the survival of orangutans and their habitats, and where solutions lie.
A new report from the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) assesses a proposed sales quota for recycled phosphorus in fertilisers, highlighting potential benefits for market growth but also significant implementation challenges.
Claire Bury, the Deputy Director-General of DG Health and Food Safety (SANTE) at the European Commission, highlights how the EU is actively addressing the challenges of climate change to ensure that Europe’s food systems remain prepared and safe.
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.
Discover the agricultural policy priorities of the governments of Canada and Ontario, with commentary on supporting farmers, producers, and agri-food businesses in the country.
The UK government has allocated £150 million in Capital Grants to over 8,000 farmers across England, supporting environmental improvements and sustainable farming practices.
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.
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.
Precision agriculture: The findings related to processing infrastructure and technology barriers and enablers are in line with advancements in precision agriculture and goal dependencies within Alberta’s agricultural system.
A first-of-its-kind workshop hosted by CBE JU brought together leading researchers and industry voices to explore how bio-based solutions are reshaping the future of farming and packaging across Europe.
Cambridge researchers have secured £7.5 million to build "programmable plants," a revolutionary initiative poised to transform agriculture. This funding from ARIA aims to fast-track crop development and enhance plant capabilities for a sustainable future.
Groundbreaking AI models are now deciphering plant DNA, treating genetic sequences like language. This innovation promises to revolutionise genomics and agriculture, offering unprecedented insights into plant biology and accelerating crop improvement for global food security.
