The annual Oxford Farming Conference aims to explore "current and future farming policies". The NFU is taking Herefordshire Council to court over new rules designed to combat pollution.
In comparison, only about 13% of input costs on U.S. farms for agricultural production ... people often think it’s capital intensive, said Regets. “But it is people that matter most.” ...
Food production relies on natural resources like fresh water and fertile soil, but high input, intensive agriculture can undermine the health of soils and freshwater systems. We need to support the ...
In the UK and around the world, the food system’s reliance on large-scale, intensive farming practices is destroying habitats, decimating species and accelerating climate change. From clearing forests ...
Organic fertilisers improve soil structure and promote carbon storage in the soil, helping to counteract the loss of carbon from intensive agricultural practices. Organic matter in fertilisers ...
Greenhouse gas emissions in German agriculture could be significantly reduced in a socially equitable way through a climate fee on food, combined with climate dividends. This is the key finding of a ...
According to the new interim rule, farmers can choose one or more of the CSA actions — no-till or reduced-till, cover crops, and nutrient management. Unlike prior rules, farmers no longer have to use ...