Biotechnology giant Monsanto has confirmed it is withdrawing its applications for genetically modified (GM) crops to be grown in Europe. After speculation last week, the decision...
The government is not doing enough for communities in the countryside, according to a committee of MPs. In its latest publication, the House of Commons environment...
The EU approved proposals to limit the contribution of biofuels on Thursday, while moving towards its green transport targets. The proposals were made to counter possible...
Protecting ecosystems and promoting sustainable farming practices will be crucial in mitigating the effects of climate change, according to a new report. However, water scarcity and...
The Amazon, the Mediterranean and regions of east Africa will be at the highest risk of extreme ecosystem changes due to greenhouse gas emissions, according to...
Barack Obama has called for a new model for African countries to improve their self-sufficiency in the energy and food production sectors, and for the continent...
Owen Paterson is set to speak out in support of genetically modified (GM) crops, and say that the UK should take the lead in an agricultural...
Several reports estimate that global crop production needs to double by 2050 to meet the demands of more people, more people eating meat, and more crops...
Capitalism works when there is lots of competition. Capitalism thrives through innovation and creative destruction of the status quo. Monopolistic and oligopolistic incumbents are a threat...
A quarter of the money that poor countries lose because of tax dodging multinational companies would be enough to eradicate global hunger by 2025, according to...
The House of Commons international development committee has called on Britons to tackle food waste and eat less meat, and suggested regulation over agriculturally produced biofuels...
Tesco has pledged to lead the way in reducing food waste, encouraging healthy eating and developing opportunities for young people as part of its 2013 corporate...
Of the many issues and news stories in the media and our minds, the economy and the environment are two that often warrant the most column...
Apples are most likely to be contaminated by pesticides out of 48 of the most common fruits and vegetables, according to new research. Grapes, strawberries and...
A new study has warned that the loss of $200 billion (£131 billion) worth of pollinating services from insects because of human-induced pressures will cause profound...