Meat shortages caused by African swine fever (ASF) sweeping through the Far East are encouraging a shift to poultry production in backyard farms, raising the spectre of a deadly avian influenza pandemic, scientists warn.  

Scientists at the University of Surrey have developed a novel vaccine and complementary skin test to protect cattle against bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB).

Brittany Kirsch, agronomy and horticulture master’s student specializing in soil and water sciences, made it rain last summer.

Increased awareness of how human diets acerbate climate change – while failing to properly nourish more than 800 million people – makes a better understanding of food systems a global priority. 

The replacement of fossil and nuclear energy sources for electricity production by renewables such as wind, sun, water and biomass is a cornerstone of Germany’s energy policy.

During pregnancy, the old adage about “eating for two” really isn’t great advice. This is true for humans, but it’s also true for livestock.

Multiple Earth Systems computer models assessed potential drought levels.

Insurance schemes with the potential to improve the resilience of global fisheries face a host of future challenges, researchers say.

Road networks in the Congo rainforest have significantly increased over the past decades, but not all paths lead to long-term destruction.

Not many research projects involve a kitchen, but that’s what University of Saskatchewan graduate student Yue He has been using to help develop a better egg replacement for making foods such as mayonnaise.