Farming

Investing in sustainable agriculture by converting farms to ‘beyond organic’

by

A San-Francisco based fund aims to target conventional farms and make them sustainable while providing high returns to investors. Can it work?

Do farmers really need bee-harming insecticides?

by

Syngenta says some farmers have no choice but to use banned neonicotinoids, which are linked to declining bee populations. But is it true that no alternatives exist? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigates.

Let us know your thoughts. Post in the comments below, email karl.mathiesen.freelance@guardian.co.uk or tweet @karlmathiesen

Halving meat and dairy consumption could slash farming emissions

by

Adopting a ‘demitarian’ diet would lead to a 25-40% reduction in nitrogen emissions from agriculture in Europe, report shows

Illegal python skins feed hunger for fashionable handbags and shoes

by

Python farms could be the antidote to the $1bn-a-year black market in these fashionable and expensive skins

High Lines and park life: why more green isn’t always greener for cities

by

Transforming old industrial areas into urban woodland may look nice but can be conterproductive in the long run