A look back at Harry Griffin's first Guardian Country Diary from 1951, detailing how Rough Fell ewes in Westmorland dug snow holes for shelter during harsh winter weather. Discover timeless farming resilience.
A mysterious pink slime has appeared on secluded Tasmanian beaches, prompting fears of a harmful algal bloom. Authorities are testing as scientists warn of rapid growth and potential risks to marine life.
Record-breaking heat and drought have destroyed 70% of Jordan's olive crop, endangering livelihoods and a centuries-old tradition. Discover the impact on families and the economy.
On the Somerset Levels, innovative 'paludiculture' sees bulrush harvested for insulation, offering a sustainable future for waterlogged peat and fighting climate change. Discover the novel farming method.
A Guardian editorial praising UK animal welfare reforms has sparked fierce backlash. Critics argue the strategy merely tinkers with a brutal system, comparing it to Victorian cholera fixes, and call for a fundamental shift away from meat consumption.
Young Atlantic salmon, a species critically endangered in Britain, have been found in three north-west rivers for the first time since 2015, signalling a major environmental recovery. Read about the discovery and the ongoing threats.
A 5,700 sq km area in Brazil's north-east is now classified as arid, the country's first. Climate change is accelerating desertification, devastating goat herders' livelihoods. Read the full report.
Experts argue the government's new animal welfare strategy fails to protect free-living wildlife and doesn't halt factory farming expansion. Read the critical response.
Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
Ministers increase the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1m to £2.5m following fierce backlash from farmers and rural MPs. The move aims to protect family farms from being broken up.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
The UK government announces a historic ban on battery cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs in England by 2027, marking a major victory for animal welfare campaigners.
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
As rising seas salinise soils, scientists and chefs in the Venice lagoon are turning to forgotten halophytes. Discover how these resilient plants could safeguard our food future.
A major government review identifies inheritance tax as the single biggest threat to farming viability. New 20% levy on farms over £1m sparks industry fear and protests. Read the full report.
The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
A groundbreaking technique using seismic waves to map soil health could boost crop yields and help prevent famine. Experts say it's a potential 'holy grail' for agriculture.
A breakthrough project using seismology promises to 'see' into soil, boosting yields and cutting pollution. Could this be the holy grail of sustainable agriculture?
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
Young farmers in New Zealand face impossible barriers to land ownership despite feeding the nation. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and what's being done.
Discover the most delicious and eco-friendly smoked salmon for your festive table. Our expert tasting reveals the best sustainable options rated by flavour and credentials.
Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.
Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.
Government accused of burying farming review revealing inheritance tax concerns. Key report with 57 recommendations delayed until after Autumn Budget. Read the full story.
The UK government has announced new national measures to contain a spike in bird flu cases. Here's what you need to know about the risk and the safety of poultry products.
In Brazil's Bahia state, local communities are fighting back against vast eucalyptus plantations that have created ecological dead zones, threatening water supplies and traditional livelihoods.
Shocking investigation reveals hundreds of factory farms failing to report their climate impact, undermining Britain's net zero targets and environmental accountability.
Shocking new data reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening Britain's food security and rural economy.