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'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution
The UK environment watchdog says Northern Ireland’s farm nutrient rules must be strengthened to reduce water pollution. It urges better compliance, farmer support, more inspections, and climate-ready regulations.
Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests
Sewage and agricultural pollution in rivers is having an "alarming" knock-on impact on marine life in underwater forests along the British coastline, according to new research.
USDA and EXIM Announce Historic Partnership to Put American Farmers First and Boost Exports
USDA and EXIM have united to boost U.S. ag exports and slash trade deficits. The new "FARM" initiative modernizes credit guarantees with 100% coverage, fostering a "new golden age" for agricultural competitiveness.
The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
From Manhattan to the sea, Suzie Flores is redefining sustainable food. Growing sugar kelp restores marine habitats and creates a resilient "Blue Economy" for coastal towns facing climate change.
Strait of Hormuz crisis: FAO Director-General outlines risks, actions and policy responses
The Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, emphasized the profound impact of the ongoing crisis in the Gulf region on agrifood systems during the 180th Session of the FAO Council on Tuesday.
Southeast Iowa Farmland Sells for $21,050 Per Acre, Draws Multi-State Bidding
A southeast Iowa farm that sold at auction at the end of March offered a little something for everyone. The property combined high-quality row crop ground with timber suited for recreation, drawing strong interest from a wide pool of bidders.
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition remain alarmingly high as crises deepen, UN, EU and partners warn in new report
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high and deeply entrenched, with crises increasingly concentrated in a core group of countries, according to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026
Campaign encourages shoppers to buy beef locally
Beef farmers are encouraging shoppers to buy meat from butchers and farm shops, as part of a national initiative celebrating British beef.
FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific aims at “resilience from within”
Asia-Pacific ministers met with FAO at APRC38 to boost food security, resilience, and sustainable agrifood systems. Emphasis was placed on innovation, investment, and supporting smallholders.
Extreme heat is pushing agrifood systems to the brink worldwide
Extreme heat events currently threaten the livelihoods and health of over a billion people, causing half a trillion work hours to be lost annually, with the prospect for damage to livestock herds and crop yields set to soar higher in the future.