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Innovation in Agriculture Could Help Solve Global Food Crisis

The long-term challenges of sustainable agriculture in the EU should be met jointly to ensure support for technological innovation, a regulatory framework that is risk-based, underpinned by scientific evidence, continuity of basic and applied research and the development of agri-related skills.

Alaskan Salmon Fishing: A Grannum Family Operation

Rob Grannum and his siblings grew up fishing sockeye red salmon at their family’s fish camp near Kenai, Alaska.

Brussels Conference Continues Amid Chaos to Discuss Global Agriculture’s Sustainability Problem

The global agriculture model needs to be reformed to find a better balance between food production and environmental management, an international conference has heard.

OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains

It covers agricultural upstream and downstream sectors from input supply to production, post-harvest handling, processing, transportation, marketing, distribution and retailing.

USDA Announces $260 Million for Regional Conservation Partnership Program

This will improve the nation's water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability.

U.S. Wheat Sustainability is In the Details

When it comes to analyzing the sustainability of agricultural crops there is a tendency to apply generalized metrics or standards to a wide swath of scenarios.

Sustainable U.S. Soy Approved By European Feed Federation

FEFAC’s soy sourcing guidelines seek to facilitate mainstream market supply for soy, which is produced in accordance with baseline environmental and social criteria.

U.S. to Join Global Effort to Combat Illegal Fishing and Promote Sustainable Fisheries

The Agreement comes into force when 25 countries or regional economic blocs have deposited their instrument of adherence with the FAO Director-General.

EU Debate: More Sustainable Food Systems

This reflects ongoing concerns among EU citizens about the multiple environmental, economic and social impacts of food production and consumption, and related public health and nutrition challenges.

Study: Negative Impact on the Environment and Food Prices if GMOs Banned

A significant increase in GHG emissions and a major loss of forest and pasture land would be some of the results if GMOs were banned in the U.S.

U.S. Hearing on Voluntary Conservation: Utilizing Innovation and Technology

Stakeholders are using voluntary, incentive-based programs and new technologies to protect and restore water quantity and quality, air quality, and wildlife habitat.

More U.S. Interest in Science-Based Approach for Measuring and Advancing Sustainability

Membership levels in Field To Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture have more than doubled in less than 24 months since it first opened its offices in March 2014. This means that […]