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It will invest in projects including greenhouse gas reductions in agriculture and livestock
New solar technology maximises electricity generation and boosts crop production
During COP26, ELN went into a vertical farm and learnt more about the benefits of the green technology
Solar photovoltaic projects built to reduce the stress of tomato plants and protect vineyards have secured support from Iberdrola
Crop yields are projected to decline 24% due to the impacts of climate change, according to NASA study
Government is supporting gene editing in farming to create more sustainable produce and protect biodiversity
The programme will see farmers grow cover crops to improve soil and water quality and cut emissions
A new vertical farming technology promises to support strawberries supplies in British supermarkets for up to nine months a year
The technology is designed to detect stressful plant conditions, including drought, heat, cold and light stress
The researchers say this disparity in impact and perception highlights the difficulties of ‘conscientious consumption’ and note consumers lack objective guidance on the environmental impacts of crop production