All Environment articles – Page 31
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PodcastsFruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
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NewsSolar step forward for Brakes
Company installs solar array in Aylesford as part of ambitious renewable energy plan
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NewsVertical farming business Eider VF enters administration
Company that develops vertical farms producing leafy greens is up for sale just one year after £50m cash injection
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NewsSustainable Foods Summit discusses green transition
This year’s conference will hear from growers making the transition to sustainable food production, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of “nature-positive” production
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NewsIBERS research centre joins LEAF Network
Welsh institute with a focus on food security becomes LEAF Innovation Centre to help the organisation develop more sustainable farming methods
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NewsAgroponiente Group moves to 100 per cent sustainable energy
Action is part of group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and the environment
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NewsFarmers ‘face soaring risk of flash droughts’
New research indicates that in every major food-growing region of the world, farmers face a sharp rise in the risk of drought, explain Jeff Basara, associate professor of meteorology, and Jordan Christian, postdoctoral researcher in meteorology at the University of Oklahoma
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NewsItaly floods: millions of fruit trees must be replanted
Last week’s terrible flooding has apparently choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, precipitating a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce busines
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NewsNew insect monitors listen out for bee activity in UK apple orchards
Insect tracking tech rolled out on three Kent apple orchards, providing real-time data on precious pollinator activity
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NewsRiverford to become 100 per cent employee-owned
Founder Guy Singh-Watson to sell his remaining shares to the Riverford Trust but remain a co-owner
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NewsEfra inquiry to scrutinise pesticide and fertiliser use
Committee is looking into the impact of agricultural inputs on soil health
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NewsPhotos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
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NewsWooden revolution?
Enrique Soler and Salvador Cervera of Fedemco tell Fred Searle why they are confident wooden packaging will play an important role at British and European supermarkets as retailers’ push for sustainability continues
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NewsDimbleby welcomes renewed government support for farmers
Government is trying to rebuild confidence after “car-crash” policy announcements, says Leon co-founder, reiterating his call for a tax to fund universal free school meals
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NewsMajor challenges ahead for tomato business
Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank reports on the state of the industry as the Global Tomato Congress in Rotterdam gets underway
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NewsFLP Colombia obtains B Corp status
Certification comes as recognition of company’s social and environmental standards
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NewsNew tech promises soil benefits for growers
Digital solution from Abaco and NIAB has been created in partnership with Asda, Tesco and McCain
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NewsPlans for net zero potatoes push ahead
UK potato supplier Branston begins second year of extensive net-zero potato production trials
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NewsFarming in focus in soil inquiry
Parliamentary inquiry looks at challenges faced by farmers and land managers
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NewsMcCain and NatWest offer growers sustainability support
NatWest to provide financial support to McCain potato farmers switching to regenerative agriculture practices