Reports in the Guardian suggest peers are planning to amend the Agriculture Bill at the House of Lords stage next month to allow gene editing of crops, potentially opening the door to the future gene editing of animals, too. …
An online presence is now a necessity for most farming and food businesses. But it’s not just about having a website: Social media is a vital part of any communications and marketing strategy—particularly for those who sell directly to…
Following the global outbreak of COVID-19, we know that many farmers (particularly those who supply the hospitality sector) have lost the majority of their markets almost overnight. We also know some farmers with established home delivery services, online sales or…
We are compiling a list of resources for farmers who are working through challenges brought about by COVID-19, including information on setting up online sales. This list is a work in progress, so please check back frequently. UK Government –…
We’ve been in touch with our team and farmers, and wanted to also share with our wider community how we are addressing the challenges that arise from COVID-19. We have suspended travel since March 5 and will be reviewing this…
Methane emissions from the industrial sector have been vastly underestimated, according to new research from Cornell University and the Environmental Defense Fund. Published in Elementa, researchers equipped a Google Street View car with a high-precision methane sensor and discovered that…
While the cattle industry is repeatedly accused of being the main culprit for increased global methane emissions (and a leading cause for climate change), a new study shows that the fertiliser industry is the root cause. The report by researchers…
By Simon Fairlie. This article was originally printed in the Spring 2019 (Volume 4 Issue 2) of Sustainable Farming magazine. To read the full issue please visit agreenerworld.org.uk/resources/sustainablefarmingmagazine. Ruminants, and particularly cattle, are habitually cast as climate villains, responsible for large…
Grass Fed. Grassfed. Pasture Fed. Grass-fed. Pasture-based. Grass based. Pastoral. Whatever your chosen term, it’s great to see the increased interest in certifying grassfed claims (after all, how else do you know they’re really true?) but it’s important to know…
A Greener World UK is excited to introduce our Executive Director, Wayne Copp. The following is excerpted from our magazine, Sustainable Farming. You may not know this, but in the last 12 months AGW has opened offices in South Africa…
