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Food agency says animal protein needed to address hunger and nutrient deficiencies in developing nations
The conservationist and his daughter share a radical vision for the future of endangered species
In a toothsome history, Pen Vogler tells a fascinating story about how politics and culture shaped our relationship with food
Also in this newsletter: Brussels to crack down on illegal pet trade
Prices hit three-year low after growers expand supply while demand stagnates
Plans welcomed by landowners but could constrain party’s fiscal headroom if it wins power next year
Reducing waste and cutting meat consumption are among the main challenges to address
The British sector is beset by challenges, as a recent report by a House of Lords committee makes clear
Also in today’s newsletter, a clash between rich and developing countries over global tax reform
The mining group plans to invest $9bn in a Yorkshire mine that will produce a fertiliser mineral for which there is currently little demand
Rightwing politicians muster majority against proposed rules to limit use of agricultural chemicals
Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government opposes ‘veg prosciutto’ and ‘tofu steak’
Lender predicts prices of sugar, coffee, corn and soyabeans will weaken as production increases
With real meat facing real problems, investors should cut back their exposure
Criticism from National Farmers’ Union follows surge in price of commodity to 12-year high
Lowest rainfall in 1,200 years and rising hay costs prompt many ranchers to cut herd sizes
The cult of the smallholder and the micro-entrepreneur is a wrong-headed approach to poverty alleviation in Africa
Climate minister steps up calls to bring agriculture under bloc’s CO₂ trading system
Industry urges government to extend ‘cheese letters’ before post-Brexit terms expire on December 31
Also in this newsletter: the EU’s dirty ‘carbon bombs’ hiding under its green facade
Food waste specialists acknowledge consumer behaviour can be difficult to change
Virus is affecting fewer birds this autumn while avian immunity is increasing
Investment in irrigation continues amid global instability and threat from El Niño
Soya is one of the world’s most important crops. We look at China’s bid to grow more, and Brazil’s plans for greener production. Plus: biotech palm oil; Italy’s water crisis; low-methane livestock; EU soil tussle; how chicken conquered the world
The crop carries a huge environmental cost. Can the world’s biggest producer clean up its act?
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