Jeremy Clarkson is a positive ambassador for UK farming, Defra minister Mark Spencer says. The controversial presenter faces 'cancellation' after apologising for writing 'disgraceful' Meghan column...

As more people turn to non-dairy alternatives, vegan 'cheese' sales are taking off around the world.

Detailed analysis finds plant diets lead to 75% less climate-heating emissions, water pollution and land use than meat-rich ones

Terms such as ‘steak’, ‘grill’ and ‘spare ribs’ to be removed from plant-based foods if agriculture ministry’s decree is accepted by EU

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

Hard-hit producers who have lost tens of thousands of pounds after culling stock now fear they may not be able to continue

A vegan diet can be hard to adopt, even if you’re convinced it’s the right thing to do. An investigation of three options

Exclusive: YouGov survey in seven countries tested backing for government and individual action on crisis

Scientists say loss may be as significant as ‘insectaggedon’ in terms of impact on soil, birds and ecosystems

Report argues chickens should be kept in much smaller flocks and given more space

A wave of violent conflict is sweeping the Paraguayan countryside, driven by demand for land to grow a single crop: soy

“You can’t outrun a bad diet,” Henry Dimbleby writes in the National Food Strategy, in a discussion of England’s obesity crisis. Dimbleby emphasises that when it comes to obesity and [...]More...

Move comes after assault by airborne and underwater drones in which flagship may be been damaged

“If there is a lot of virus around… you are increasing the likelihood that it will find its way to adapt to humans”

Nature Food - Nitrogen limitation is a key determinant of agriculture’s feeding capacity. Modelling simulations of feed–food competition, grassland-to-cropland allocation and nitrogen...

River’s condition said to be declining as Wildlife Trusts calls for action from government on farming pollution

Agricultural chemicals drive falls of 30% in populations of field birds and butterflies, says Pesticide Atlas

Open letter backs student-led campaign for vegan catering to fight climate crisis

Senior civil servants have issued the warnings as government is way behind on net zero pledges, according leaked documents

Oatly, Nestlé and Innocent Drinks are among those withdrawing products from shelves as market shows signs of slowing down

“You can’t outrun a bad diet,” Henry Dimbleby writes in the National Food Strategy, in a discussion of England’s obesity crisis. Dimbleby emphasises that when it comes to obesity and [...]More...

These are the arguments spun by big beef titans to persuade consumers that meat eating has negligible impact on the planet

Abigail Croker tells us about opportunities to adopt rewilding practices across England’s agricultural countryside.

Clear action is needed to give more children affordable access to healthier foods. We can’t wait another decade for change, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

Scientific specialists contribute to action plan on managing current and future severe bird flu strains. 

Production of meat worldwide causes twice the pollution of production of plant-based foods, a major new study has found

Research from the Soil Association found that the chicken meat sector in England and Wales has been rising by one million birds per month for the last decade. | ITV National News

The free app, which has been downloaded more than half a million times, regularly recommends users buy ultra-processed products and even endorses instant noodles and an energy drink.

Sales are falling due to nutritional and environmental concerns – but also because it just doesn’t taste that good, says food writer Aine Carlin

Investigation finds polluting farmers may not face action after breaking the rules

Lewes council passes motion recognising Sussex river’s rights to protection, amid growing concerns over pollution of waterways

Editorial: Evidence is mounting on the health costs of these products. The real culprit is financialised growth, not inadequate individual willpower

Exclusive: More than 100,000 UK farms have disappeared since 1990, and farmers now face loss of subsidies and threat of new post-Brexit trade deals

Nature - A declaration on reducing the eye-watering emissions from food production is a start, say researchers — but it sidesteps contentious issues in the role of food production in global climate...

Denmark’s Parliament just voted unanimously for a new Fund for Plant-based Foods. Over 90 millon Euros will support farmers and food companies in developing new plant-based foods and encouraging...

The number of delegates representing big agribusiness has more than doubled at the UN climate talks since last year, leading to concerns from campaigners at access enjoyed by high-carbon companies...

We delve behind the headlines following the announcement of Defra’s plans for the future of farming in England and find some disquieting facts.

Combined emissions from 15 companies equate to more than 80% of EU’s entire methane footprint, study finds

Cattle can fertilise land but consumption of other meat, milk and eggs must fall by 50%

Bread and cereals – which are heavily processed – reduce risk of multimorbidity due to fibre content

Farmers have hit back at claims made in a Channel 4 documentary Apocalypse Cow: How Meat Killed the Planet, describing the programme as imbalanced and

Exclusive: Study released at Cop28 misused research to underestimate impact of cutting meat eating, say academics

Feedback argues ministers’ failure to include measures to reduce production of meat and dairy products was unlawful

The new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report finds that methane - released by cows and sheep - makes a huge contribution to global warming

One farmer says he was accused of working for the government after speaking up for the overhaul.

Bread may be defined as an ‘ultra-processed food’ – but that doesn’t mean you need to stop eating it.

Humans must urgently stop chopping down rainforest, degrading soils and draining peatlands

This study uses existing data to investigate relationships between above- and below-ground properties of grasslands in Great Britain (GB) and to provide a context for understanding the potential...

Our diets have to become more sustainable to avoid further ecological destruction – so let's return to the eating habits of our ancestors

An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans.

Vegan alternatives have never been more widespread, but are they a healthier option?

Rewilding should be rebranded “nature recovery”, the chairman of Natural England has said, warning that the debate over the future of the countryside is becoming increasingly polarised.Tony Juniper,...

EVE SIMMONS: Are baked beans healthy? It was the question that set Twitter alight last week with suggestions they encourage children to seek out sweeter foods.