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Nature and farming consultation in Alderney extended
A public consultation on the future management of nature and farming in Alderney has been extended by a week.
Methane: the tricky hunt for hidden emissions
A new satellite will measure global methane emissions, but why does agriculture's contribution remain so elusive?
Wiltshire scheme aims to protect unique chalk streams
Farmers and charities are working together on a project to improve the condition of chalk streams. Wiltshire's chalk streams host a huge amount of wildlife and despite looking clear, they have been failing to meet "good" ecological health status.
UN Statistical Commission approves the creation of standalone food security and nutrition domain
Decision provides stronger basis for FAO, UNICEF, WHO and their members to intensify their work on producing and using harmonized data
Thousands of protesting farmers descend on Cardiff
Thousands of farmers descended on Cardiff to protest against the Welsh government's new farm subsidy plans.
Can playing games in the Congo Basin improve wildlife conservation?
The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme in the Republic of Congo aims to improve community-based wildlife management through sustainable hunting, while developing alternative sources of protein and livelihoods.
MEPs improve EU protection for quality agricultural products
Parliament has given its final green light to the reform of EU rules strengthening the protection of Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products.
Ferrie: It's Only February, but Iowa Farmers are Considering Field Work and Anhydrous Applications
While drought conditions have eased up in many parts of the country, that’s not the case for Iowa. Nearly all of the state is experiencing some degree of dryness – especially the north-central part of the state and further east to the Illinois line.
Farmers in Devon react to PM's plans for agriculture
The Prime Minister's announcement of a package of measures to help the agricultural sector has had a mixed reaction from farmers in Devon.
Farmers clash with police in Brussels as EU ministers meet to tackle red tape
Farmers faced off with riot police in Brussels streets paralysed by tractors on Monday, as EU ministers huddled to try to streamline rules and red tape that are fuelling protests across the bloc.