"Sustainable Agriculture" News Archive

The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

The ministers of agriculture of the region, gathered at FAO's annual conference, agreed on the need to move towards prosperous and inclusive rural environments that ensure environmental sustainability and climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.

As the world’s largest user of sustainable cotton, the H&M Group is a pioneer member of The Better Cotton Initiative, playing a key role in helping communities thrive whilst protecting the environment.

Better Cotton and Search For Justice unite with strong support to enhance child welfare, striving to eradicate child labor in cotton farming communities via an 18-month initiative backed by the Better Cotton Growth & Innovation Fund's Knowledge Partner fund.

Growing totally clean and organic produce is not everyone's job. In fact, thanks to its benefits and increasing market share, more and more farmers are seeking certification as a reliable company. That is why today it is essential to opt for USDA certification.

Sampson and other Blakey descendants formed an LLC to restore the family farm and develop it into an agritourism destination for educational purposes.

The Climate Trust funds and completes the reforestation of 1,222 acres destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Florida's panhandle, showcasing the use of carbon-based finance for restoring family-owned forests.

The food industry faces challenges in achieving sustainability, including inconsistent eco-labeling, greenwashing, and complex supply chains, which will be addressed in Ecovia Intelligence's event on standardization, independent certification, and enhanced traceability systems.

Ecovia Intelligence’s summit this month in Amsterdam delves into advancing the transition to a circular economy and promoting regenerative agriculture practices for a sustainable and nature-positive food system.