agriculture

Pilot project with South African Airways involving nicotine-free tobacco plant can lower emissions and preserve agrucultural jobs, company says

Freight Farms hopes to encourage a new generation of urban farmers that are resilient to the impacts of climate change

How big brands are engaging their supply chains for a massive industry makeover

Brazil and Indonesia paid over $40bn in subsidies to industries that drive rainforest destruction between 2009 and 2012 - compared to $346m in conservation aid they received to protect forests, according to new research

Chairman of Closed Loop Recycling admits company is nearing administration as it feels dual effects of oil price drop and supermarket price war

Trewin Restorick argues that with the UK food system failing at almost every level the much-maligned department has a key role to play

Renewable energy project developer hails 1,300kW heat pump at Shropshire poultry farm as one of the largest of its type

Scientists warn that major investments will be needed in irrigation and infrastructure to cope with changing rainfall patterns

Industry hits out at Chancellor's plans to exclude technology from investment tax breaks, warning emerging sector will be hit hard

Martyn Jones of Alliance Trust Investments explains how growing demand for healthy and more 'natural' foods is creating new sustainable investment opportunities