agriculture

UK firm's trials show salt water can be used to grow crops in arid desert environments

Fast-food giant promises a more sustainable supply chain with Farm Forward programme

Commission proposal outlining common accounting standards is "first step" towards including sectors in carbon policy

Environment Agency warns south-east drought could reach East Yorkshire, as utilities confirm hosepipe ban

McDonald's, WalMart and WWF behind new global organisation that aims to share sustainable supply chain best practices

The surge in the market for Fairtrade and green goods deserves to be celebrated and supported, argues James Murray

Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance trialling measures to help wineries record and communicate their environmental impacts

Food and Drink Federation launches drive to encourage businesses to cut water use

Environment Agency grants drought permit for Anglian Water Services to help refill reservoirs

South African President expected to lead efforts to restore agricultural adaptation and mitigation in United Nations negotiations