LEAF’s Global Impacts report reveals sustainable farming progress

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has announced substantial progress in its mission to inspire and enable sustainable farming. Launching its fifth Global Impacts Report at today’s LEAF Marque Summit, it revealed that it is continuing to consolidate its strong position in the cereals and horticulture sectors and that progress is also being seen in the […]
Farmers set to benefit from new partnership between Yara and Pessl Instruments

Yara International ASA (Yara) and Pessl Instruments are announcing a new partnership to market the Yara Water Solution as part of the Pessl Instruments’ eco-system of smart farming solutions. With increased water scarcity and agriculture consuming 70% of the global freshwater resources, demand is surging for new agricultural solutions. The new partnership will offer improved […]
Asia Forestry Summit opens

Key forestry experts from governments, the private sector and NGOs gathered today for the opening of the Asia Pacific Rainforest Summit 2016 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Regional leaders reinforced the importance of working in partnership between governments, private sector, forest scientists and communities towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the Paris […]
From farm to fork – the international launch of the N8 AgriFood Programme

The global challenges of ensuring sustainable, resilient and healthy food supplies for all is the focus of the international launch of the N8 AgriFood Programme. This innovative programme provides the catalyst for practical collaboration between industry, academia, farmers, government and researchers, and will be formally launched at a two-day summit in Manchester, UK, 21-22 June […]
Kellogg’s enlists ‘Compost Chef’

Kellogg’s has enlisted a ‘compost chef’ as it begins working towards its landmark sustainability commitment to more than halve its greenhouse emissions. Renowned soils expert Anna Becvar is working with Kellogg’s British farmers to ensure the health and sustainability of their crops. Ms Becvar is advising farms in the Kellogg’s Origins Programme – the Manchester-based […]
LEAF calls on industry to play its part in sustainable farming

Our food future relies on sustainable farming, and the whole supply chain must play its part to ensure success. That was the message delivered at the inaugural LEAF Marque Summit, held earlier this month. More than 70 attendees from across the food and farming industry, including LEAF Marque producers, and representatives from retailers, foodservice, packers, […]
LEAF announces significant progress in sustainable farming

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has revealed another year of significant progress in its mission to deliver more sustainable food and farming. The area of land around the world growing LEAF Marque crops increased by 28% since last year, according to the findings of its latest annual Global Impacts Report, which was launched today. LEAF […]
The Economist Sustainability Summit 2016

Leading figures from business, academia, finance and policy have called for greater ambition and imagination from industry and governments worldwide in order to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Gathering in London for the two-day Sustainability Summit 2016, hosted by The Economist Events, prominent industry figureheads discussed the key environmental challenges facing the […]
Arla signs up to cutting-edge agreement to tackle food and drink waste

Arla Foods UK, the farmer-owned dairy company has announced its commitment to transform food and drink production. As a founder signatory to the Courtauld Commitment 2025, Arla has joined leading organisations from across the industry to work together to tackle food and drink waste, greenhouse gas emissions and water intensity. The announcement signifies Arla’s continued […]