Farmers Guardian By Alistair Driver See full article here. How can politicians, the agri-food industry and NGOs solve global agriculture’s sustainability problem? The Forum for the Future of Agriculture went ahead…
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Standards to help enterprises observe responsible business standards along agricultural supply chains have been developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the…
Up to $260 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability, is being made available by the U.S. Department…
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.
The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) was positively benchmarked against the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation’s (FEFAC) Soy Sourcing Guidelines through the independent International Trade Centre (ITC) customized benchmark tool…
The U.S. is to join the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in tackling illegal fishing and promoting sustainable fisheries following confirmation this week that it would join an…
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is preparing an Exploratory Opinion on “More sustainable food systems” at the request of the Dutch European Union (EU) Presidency. This reflects the…
A significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions and a major loss of forest and pasture land would be some of the results if biotechnology enhanced crops were banned in the…
The unique and innovative conservation practices that U.S. farmers and ranchers are voluntarily using to conserve and protect natural resources were highlighted at a public hearing held by U.S. House…
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…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to tackle national pollution challenges impacting public health through a series of seven national enforcement initiatives between 2017-2019. The EPA selects National Enforcement…
Some of the world’s most unique cacti, reptiles and plants reside right here in the United States among our nation’s lush watersheds and rangelands.
The European Union (EU) is on track in its efforts to combat illegal logging and trade in illegal timber, according to a report published by the European Commission. The report…
Ecological intensification – using land and resources in ways that minimizes negative ecosystem impacts while maintaining agricultural productivity – is often viewed as a way to sustainably increase crop yields….
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will direct up to $720 million towards 84 partner-led Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects across all 50 states. The projects will help…
