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WATCH: Cristina Kenz, international chief growth and sustainability officer at the Kraft Heinz Company, discusses the potential for farming to become a major force for good in the climate fight

The start of the year saw the lapsing of scores of environmental rules, and green groups remain concerned that protections have been weakened in key areas

Farmers set for uplift in green farming subsidy payments, as well as expansion of incentives to support agroforestry and improved cycle and pathway maintenance

Hotly-anticipated Land Use Framework setting out vision for farming and food had been slated for publication this year, but is now not expected until 2024

Onward report warns payments on offer to farmers through Defra's new agricultural subsidy regime are too small and complicated to access

Sidelines of Summit deliver wave of pledges to boost the sustainability of food systems, but green groups voice frustration that action to tackle agrigultural emissions remain off the menu in the formal negotiations

New government grant aims to help farmers reduce pollution and make better use of nutrients

Analysis led by the FAIRR investor networks suggests urgent policy needed to drive down emissions from the global food and farming sector

Environmental factors account for a fifth of hidden agrifood costs but are likely underestimated due to data limitations, UN report warns

Report warns oil companies are manoeuvring to lock in global food system's dependence on fossil fuel-based pesticides, fertilisers, and plastic packaging