Science for Sustainable Agriculture news

Pro-science think-tank urges Defra to put evidence and data at the heart of farm policy review

UK agricultural policies must follow the science and evidence, says agricultural economist

Yorkshire farmer urges BBC to respect the science and address ‘false balance’ in biotech coverage

Call for proper scientific scrutiny and validation of the Sustainable Food Trust’s Global Farm Metric

Top Oxford plant scientist calls for bold Government action on crop genetic research

Farming MP calls for ‘much better conversation’ about the use of science in food and farming, urges Science Museum to revisit plans for a new agriculture exhibit

Consumer research highlights the urgent need for a better conversation around science in agriculture and food production

Leading farmers slam RSPB’s anti-pesticide scaremongering

Leading UK scientists regret ScotGov’s stance on gene editing

Defra land use policies will fail nature and food production, warns farming and conservation expert

Unethical not to embrace gene editing for improved farm animal welfare

Sustainable food and farming policies must be rooted in science, says new policy group