Arable
Sugar signalling applications could boost wheat yields by up to 12% – study
Enhancing individual plants’ sugar signalling ability could deliver increased wheat yields of up to 12%. This is according to a joint...
sustainable agriculture
N.Ireland
Future investment in nature and biodiversity to involve sustainable agri
Banks and financial institutions view sustainable agriculture as their route to investment in nature and biodiversity. This was one of...
Environment
Entries open for 2025 Rawcliffe Bridge Award for Sustainability
Farmers working towards enhancing sustainability on their farms have the chance to win exclusive access to and guidance from experts,...
Environment
Low Carbon Agriculture Show opens registration for 2025
The Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2025, the UK’s only event dedicated to sustainable farming and carbon reduction practices, is returning...
Agri Politics
NSA calls for food production to be recognised as a public good
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for food production to be recognised as a public good and for a...
Other
NFU Cymru launches Sustainable Agriculture Award
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has once again launched the Sustainable Agriculture Award with sponsors Wynnstay Group PLC....
Agri-Business
Baron de Rutzen Award to reward sustainable Pembrokeshire farmers
The Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society is seeking the county’s top “progressive farmers” for its Baron de Rutzen Award. Farmers must demonstrate...
Government
£35m for poultry manure management will 'preserve' the River Wye
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a River Wye Action plan to “preserve” the river,...
N.Ireland
New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets
The establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Moredun Foundation, a leading farming...
Schemes
AECS awarded more than £7m to rural businesses in 2023
Last year (2023), saw the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) award more than £7 million to 517 rural businesses in Scotland....
N.Ireland
Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use
Developments in nanotechnology in agriculture can bring efficiency to water and fertiliser use, according to the findings of a recent...
Environment
'Urgent action' needed to ensure UK food security - IPPR
Urgent action is needed for UK farming to be sustainable, a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research...
Government
Sustainable agriculture and food security central to G20 meeting
Sustainable agriculture and food security were central topics during this week’s G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Hyderabad, India. Day two...
Environment
UK to invest £3 million in development of sustainable fertilisers
The UK government has announced that it is investing £3 million in the Global Fertiliser Challenge to develop more sustainable...
Agri-Business
UN strengthens collaboration on nuclear science for agriculture
Peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology can help in achieving sustainable agriculture and global food security, according to the...
World News
UK signs up to global coalition on sustainable food production
Environment Secretary George Eustice has confirmed that the UK will join the Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition (SPG), an international group...
Agri-Business
Challenge to find sustainable AgTech start-ups launched
An international programme seeking start-ups with the potential to accelerate the agricultural industry’s transition to a net zero sector, was...
Agri-Business
Report identifies cross-border opportunities for sustainable agriculture
To achieve international climate objectives and to keep 1.5°C of global warming within reach, engaging with agriculture is vital, according...
