Your own organic farm seems like the latest celebrity must-have, but could it soon become the domain of the rich and famous? Bake star Prue Leith, who has a small organic farm at her home in the Cotswolds, has lashed out at the ‘bureaucracy’ involved in sustainable farming. “The Cotswolds probably have a greater density … Read more
‘Ending world hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture’ is the second goal of the United Nations. And it’s a problem that a company based in Norwich Research Park can certainly help solve by growing rice on the surface of the ocean. Alora aims to create the world’s first ocean farming … Read more
As we try to balance the challenges of tackling climate change, promoting healthy diets and enabling farmer livelihoods, one thing is clear: sustainable agriculture is the only way forward. These three major challenges encompass the three dimensions of sustainability: social, environmental and economic. The most important question is: are we doing enough? Despite significant recent … Read more
Nearly three dozen Nobel laureates have joined more than a thousand scientists in urging Members of the European Parliament to embrace science-based gene editing technology. New genomic technologies (NGTs), they write in a petition, “hold enormous promise for sustainable agriculture, improved food security and innovative medical solutions.” As farmers concerned about the future of food … Read more
The $7 billion (€6.4 billion) pledged at the recent COP28 climate talks to transform global food systems was a clear indication that governments and philanthropists recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and its implications for food security. The financing will go some way to achieving the goals of the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, … Read more