Regenerative agriculture has gained widespread attention in recent years as manufacturers and consumers grow to fully understand its importance. But how are farmers approaching it and what challenges are they facing?
Five UK farms are setting themselves up to be the gold standard in environmentally-friendly farming after research revealed that the deterioration of the UK’s natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP.
Baseline measurements of soil sequestered carbon are enabling one commercial research farm to quantify the impact of its transition to a regenerative grazing system.
We chat to dsm-firmenich’s Dr. Heinz Flatnitzer to find out more about financed emissions, offering life cycle assessment platform Sustell to lenders, and how dairy farmers can benefit from sustainability-linked finance.
Almost half of US agrifood producers surveyed in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer expect interest rate cuts this year, bolstering long-term investment optimism.
The Soil & Climate Health Initiative (SCI) is launching a new label that represents ‘a holistic, science-based commitment to farming systems’. We speak to MD Adam Kotin to find out more.
Dairy farmers in the northern hemisphere should start thinking about managing this year’s silage in order to reduce input costs and improve their farm’s environmental footprint, a dairy consultant has said.
As Ever.Ag and SPX Flow release AI-powered optimization tools for dairy producers, we look at what’s currently on the market – and what could be the next big thing.
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading indicates that farmers have more moderate inflation expectations compared to a year ago, but many are still worried about input costs.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has warned that funding to support climate-smart agrifood systems is ‘strikingly low’ and has plummeted in the past year despite the growing urgency to stave off climate change.
Dairy farm businesses should plan their climate resilience strategy the same way ‘big businesses’ do, in order to tackle the impact of climate risks, a new report published by UK sustainability consultancy Kite Consulting claims.
At COP28, six global food majors have committed to publicly disclosing their dairy-related methane emissions and drawing up detailed plans of action, but the firms won’t be tied to a specific methane reduction target.
As COP28 kicks off, we look at Danone’s partnership with the Global Methane Hub and how effective technical solutions to methane mitigations really are.
The New Zealand dairy co-operative has set its on-farm emissions target following lengthy discussions with farmers. Its approach mirrors that of other dairy giants, but is it optimal for tackling climate change?
US farmer sentiment increased slightly in October 2023 due to producers’ improved perspective on the current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future – but investment sentiment dipped.
The project conducted at Bel Group-supplying farms in France has shown ‘promising results’ about the rate of methane emissions reductions achieved by administering dsm-firmenich’s feed additive.
Having led the farming union through Brexit, COVID-19 and the uncertainties brought about by Russia's war in Ukraine, Batters has been one of British agriculture's most respected voices.
UK's dairy farmers are being forced to think seriously about their future due to concerns over insufficient returns, volatile markets and the scale of on-farm investment, a new NFU survey shows.
Efforts to reduce methane emissions are urgently needed if we are to meet global climate change goals. Could innovation, informed by study findings, help move the needle? We look at the latest research promising emission reductions from agri-food production.
Mark Spencer MP refused to accept that reducing livestock grazing land was a viable solution to minimizing meat and dairy’s climate impact, and also eschewed lab-grown meat as an alternative food source.
Arla Foods Ltd has said milk supply could be in danger if the UK government doesn’t play its role in fostering a more joined-up approach to tackling agriculture's skills shortage.
The upswing in sentiment was driven by producers' more optimistic view of the future; however, their perception of current conditions remained unchanged from May.
The British Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (known as Defra) is making the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) more accessible to both new and existing applicants - with actions planned for 2024 set to be brought forward into this year's...
The Royal Association Of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) hosted a roundtable at the House of Lords to discuss the growing labour crisis in the dairy industry and outline ways to overcome it.
Since agriculture first developed around 8,000 BC, fences have been vital to keep livestock reigned in. For Norwegian company Nofence, however, physical barriers are not necessary. Its technology uses GPS to provide an invisible barrier, or ‘virtual fence’,...
California’s dairy industry could reach net-zero before the end of the decade through ‘aggressive’ methane mitigation, according to a peer-reviewed study.
Athian’s carbon marketplace platform enables livestock farmers to trade carbon credits and earn revenue to support further sustainability measures on farm.
By examining barn microclimates and tracking dairy cows’ physiological status, researchers will gain unique insight into the importance of shed design in mitigating heat stress.
Applications are now open for the 2023 Basic Payment Scheme - and proving your eligibility will be crucial for receiving rural payments beyond the current scheme year.
Researchers have discovered that adding a chemical commonly used as a nitrogen fertilizer in to slurry could dramatically slash greenhouse gas emissions.
Arla Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding to continue its work on providing training and employment opportunities for the local dairy market, where commercial farming is under-developed and demand for milk is outstripping supply.
Leveraging Foundation Earth’s data-driven ecolabels, the Dutch multi-national says its ISO-accredited sustainability service will offer animal protein producers an easy way to convey the value of their sustainability efforts to consumers.
The solution, developed in New Zealand by Ruminant BioTech, could provide a ‘set and forget’ method to eliminate at least 70% of methane emissions from livestock across six months.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau said that the fourth payment completes ‘full and fair’ compensation to producers who have lost market share as a result of two international trade agreements.
Small and mid-sized farmers will have additional time to enrol into the voluntary program, which offers financial support when market volatility seriously impacts milk prices.
Designed to boost biodiversity in the UK, the RSPB-backed food and farming licensing scheme has been extended to dairy farmers for the first time – here’s what you need to know . . .
The European Milk Board (EMB) said ‘the foundations of production must be supported’ and urges ‘massive overhaul’ to ensure the sector’s long-term viability.
Online purchases of heavy machinery are particularly prone to fraud, as cash-strapped operations are being prayed on via offers that are too good to be true.
