In late January, the European Union (EU) adopted the U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP), under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Building on the widely accepted SSAP, the new program, called SSAP-RED,…
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Agribusinesses need to do more to embrace sustainability – and quickly. That’s according to a new report from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). It’s Time to Plant the Seeds of…
‘World of Opportunity’ was the theme of this year’s annual Oxford Farming Conference in the UK where topics ranged from life after Brexit and intelligent agriculture to future innovations such…
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Tyson Foods launched a partnership aiming to support Tyson’s sustainability strategy and help meet increasing consumer demand for “more sustainably grown” food. The partnership’s first…
Ongoing improvement is key to animal agriculture sustainability, states a new report by the Animal Agriculture Alliance. The 33-page report, Sustainability Impact Report focuses on animal agriculture in the United…
Increased profitability is the main driver for grower investment in smart irrigation. A survey by big-data farm analytics company, Alpha Brown, shows that the main factors behind the profitability target…
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is to invest $6.8 million in 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices including optimal use of everything almond orchards grow. In addition…
A U.S. environmental NGO and the country’s corn farmers are to work together to help reduce environmental footprints while increasing productivity and profitability. This week, the not-for-profit Environmental Defense Fund…
University of Arkansas sustainability expert, Dr. Marty Matlock received the prestigious Borlaug CAST Communications Award at a ceremony on October 17 hosted by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology…
American farmers are feeding more people from less land thanks to new technologies and more efficient farming. An innovative infographic from Bloomberg based on a report by the United States…
Healthier snacking and eating habits among European consumers are boosting imports of tree nuts from the United States. In 2017, the EU was the largest market for U.S. exports with…
European farmers are finding it harder to provide food supplies in a sustainable way at affordable prices, according to a new report on challenges facing farmers and the plant science…
Rural communities in the U.S. are to receive $392 million investment to improve water and wastewater conservation management. The investment will cover 42 states and will be used to finance…
The U.S. food and agriculture system’s sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience can be increased further by convergent advances in data and material science, information technology and many other fields. These are…
Four major food manufacturers, Unilever United States, Danone North America, Nestle USA, and Mars Incorporated, have joined together to create the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), a new advocacy group…
Two new studies show that biotechnology (genetically modified or GM) crop use is having continued positive effects socially and environmentally. PG Economics and the International Service for the Acquisition of…
Through the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program, the U.S. dairy industry is accomplishing a high level of animal care, as well as environmental and antibiotic stewardship. It makes sense….
As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resume accepting applications…
A three-year water project to improve the sustainability of the U.S. beef supply chain has been launched by The Nature Conservancy, in collaboration with Nestlé Purina and global agribusiness company,…
Three United Nations agencies tasked with ending hunger and boosting rural development have committed to strengthening their collaboration to help countries achieve Sustainable Development Goal number 2 – Zero Hunger. The…