Scotland could face serious problems under a no-deal Brexit—including severe damages to its import and export markets, customs delays and a weakening British Pound.
Livestock
Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Antibiotic Resistance in Livestock
Facing huge risks for animal and human health, rates of antibiotic resistance have soared in low-and middle-income nations.
Opinion | Fixing Livestock Emissions Metrics
Are we looking at the livestock industry’s GHG emissions holistically—and can a framework help turn livestock into a solution for climate change?
From the Field to the World: Sustainability Lessons from a Young Farmer
Food Tank speaks with Thomas Parsons, a Niman Ranch member, about his role as a young farmer and advocating for a sustainable food system worldwide from his family’s ranch in southeastern Kansas.
Restaurants Are Helping to Drive Carbon Farming Practices
By donating a portion of each diner’s check, restaurants can help fund the implementation of carbon farming practices, which can be a key driver in the fight against climate change.
One Generation to the Next: Hamilton Brothers Farm and Family Ranching
For this month’s Farmer Friday, we talk with Richard Hamilton from Hamilton Brothers Farm about multigenerational farming, sustainable ranching, and partnering with Niman Ranch.
WRI Proposes New Sustainable Menu to Feed the World by 2050
New WRI report sheds light on the current and future solutions we can apply to build food security to 10 billion people by 2050 without compromising ecosystems or the climate.
Half the World’s Pigs Are Facing the Largest Animal Disease Outbreak in History
“Slaughter data suggest that up to 100 million hogs could be removed from China, potentially reducing production by 20 percent.”
The Trick to Better Chickens: Honoring Their Ancestry, Says Wadiak
CEO of Cooks Venture Matt Wadiak talks about what even cautious eaters don’t know about how their chickens are raised and the potential for happier, more nutrient-dense chickens through better raising practices.