The need for nitrogen – is sustainable food production possible?
In 1898, Sir William Crookes, then President of the British Association stated that: “England and all the civilised nations stand in deadly peril of not having enough to eat”. He was referring to...
View ArticleReducing carbon hoofprints and increasing tropical farming incomes
Simple production changes could benefit farmers and the environment, says Philip Thornton. Livestock enterprises contribute substantially to the world’s greenhouse gases, largely through deforestation...
View ArticleCombining tactics for triple wins in agriculture
We need to move toward more sustainable agriculture practices that use the best of all approaches – including organic, GM and non-GM biotechnology, says David Howlett. In achieving global food...
View ArticleTackling agriculture’s greenhouse-gas emissions
Nitrous oxide’s contribution to climate change is no laughing matter, says Keith Goulding. Carbon dioxide is the most commonly recognised enemy in terms of its contribution to greenhouse-gas (GHG)...
View ArticleFancy a curry?
Adisa Azapagic unpacks the carbon footprint of her evening meal and reveals how you can too with a smartphone app. You know the feeling – the end of a hard day at work, no time (and, in my case, no...
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