As groundwater levels decline, labour costs rise and climate plays havoc, policymakers and scientists are increasingly promoting direct seeded rice (DSR) as a more viable alternative to traditional ...

Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird ...

When we talk about economic growth in India, the conversation usually gravitates toward expressways, industrial corridors, semiconductor plants, logistics parks and many other such key aspects. Rarely ...

Quarantine in parts of San Diego after Mexican fruit flies were found in La Mesa. Sterile flies and bait sprays planned.

Halliday taster Marcus Ellis explores the concept of sustainability, and asks if the wine industry is doing enough to secure both its, and the world's, future.

As inflation rises and food costs soar, many of our favorite treats and staples have become increasingly expensive. Once affordable and accessible, these foods are straining our budgets, making us ...

Stoneman adds that regulatory barriers are an additional challenge. The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 outlaws the keeping of bison and wild boar without a licence that is difficult to obtain — two ...

In recent years, intensive systems for farming aquatic species have gained importance as they align with modern aquaculture trends. These systems aim to maximise production in limited spaces, improve ...

Global businesses face turmoil as the US-Israel war with Iran drives up energy prices, disrupts trade routes, and squeezes raw material supplies.

Researchers say there are billions of fewer birds than in 1987. The study links the strongest overall declines to regions with more warming. It links the faster rate of loss to intensive farming.

With plant-based alternatives on the rise, Nick Mosley went to Brighton’s Redroaster café to sample their new vegan ‘egg’.