agriculture

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

US food retailer reveals how its ambitious green labeling initiative is already having an impact on its supply chain

Global livestock industry produces more greenhouse gas emissions than transport but fear of a consumer backlash is preventing action, says Chatham House report

Neil Hughes outlines how National Grid is aiming to help farmers tap into the huge potential of onsite renewables