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Can simple diet swaps save the planet?
A team of researchers in the US have revealed a number of simple diet changes that can cut carbon emissions.
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Reducing a common air pollutant could increase crop yields
A Stanford University-led study suggests that less air pollution leads to “dramatic gains” in crop yields.
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A meaty problem
Shannon Falconer explains why animal-based pet foods are a problem, and looks at the future of alternatives for our furry friends.
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Fish consumption to double by 2050, according to new report
The report has highlighted China as a particular area of growth, where it claims changing tastes are leading to an increased consumption of less sustainable fish products such a salmon and shrimp.
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20 US hotspots where nitrogen reduction programmes could be targeted
Researchers say the study is the first of its kind and provides a comprehensive look into where nitrogen reduction programmes could have the most success in the US.
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Climate change will expose agricultural workers to unsafe conditions, warns study
The study has also suggested different strategies the industry could adopt to protect workers' health from these changes.
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Study finds that reducing soil tilling helps both soils and yields
A new study, which has found that reducing soil tilling increased yields and nurtured healthier soils, could help maximise the benefits of technology and guide farmers into the future.
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Climate change research predicts rice yields to fall and arsenic to rise
Stanford University researchers have simulated predicted environmental conditions of the year 2100, and results have shown a decrease in rice yields and a rise in toxic arsenic levels in rice due to increased temperatures.
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Study gives rare glimpse into supermarket’s sustainability scheme
In one of the first analyses of a company-led sustainability programme in the food and agriculture space, Stanford researchers found a major grocery chain fostered increased adoption of environmental practices at the farm level.
