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Longest trial so far of supplement derived from red seaweed produced 28% less of the greenhouse gas – much lower than previous studiesOne of the world’s longest commercial trials of a seaweed supplement that the global meat industry hopes could slash m…
RSPCA accuses government of ‘race to the bottom for animal welfare standards’ with post-Brexit trade dealBattery eggs should not be sold in the UK as part of post-Brexit trade deals, animal welfare groups have said, as the government prepares to allow …
Consumers, farmers and even McDonald’s struggle in shortage blamed on irregular weatherListening to the chatter at Delhi’s vegetable markets, only one question is on everyone’s lips: just how much will a tomato cost today?Prices of tomatoes, a staple o…
Gene editing or selective breeding hold promise of a non-toxic variety of the protein-rich and drought-resistant plantIt is grown in some of the world’s most inhospitable, arid regions and is noted for being rich in protein. But the grass pea – althoug…
Loopholes in proposed post-Brexit laws could allow preventive use to continue, raising risk of resistance, says coalition of groupsProposed laws to curb antibiotic use on UK farms contain loopholes that could undermine the fight against deadly drug-res…
Five hundred farmworkers have unionized – the biggest success in years for the union co-founded by Cesar ChavezFor decades, the United Farm Workers – a powerhouse under American labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez in the 1970s – has de…
Proposal to improve soil health throughout continent by 2050 criticised for lack of legally binding targetsThe European Commission has proposed the continent’s first soil law, intended to undo some of the damage done by intensive farming and mitigate g…
There were shouts of ‘Shame on you!’ at the meeting in St Ives, as critics say decision is ‘disastrous’ for farmersA plan to turn moorland in the far south-west of England into a heavily protected nature conservation area has been approved despite warn…
Nature Restoration Law vote tied at 44 in favour and 44 against amid claims of lies and fake newsThe future of the EU’s flagship environment laws are again hanging by a thread with a cliffhanger vote, flared tempers and accusations of lies, fake news a…
Farmer Butch Pilley says their impact on wild dog attacks has been ‘quite remarkable’Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWild dogs had been a major problem f…