News from 2021 Award honours support for community initiative Sustainability prize recognises efforts to deliver food parcels to local people during the Covid-19 pandemic. Changing markets put pressure on livestock sector Pressure from consumers, policymakers and investment funds are all reshaping the livestock sector. Consensus breaks out on net-zero farming Farmers, academics and NGOs deliver consensus on the usually contentious subject of farming and climate. Expert joins sustainable livestock event at COP26 Researcher joins panel discussion on future of Brazilian agriculture at UN Climate Change meeting. Health warnings can nudge consumers to eat less meat Labelling indicating the health risks associated with red meat could help lower consumption, tests show. Indian study tracks health benefits of organic farming Memorandum of Understanding supports collaboration to evaluate effects of large-scale transition to sustainable agriculture. Lessons from India on scaling up natural farming COP26 event will share experiences from large-scale transition to organic farmland in southern India. Monocroppers at increased risk of poor diets during Covid lockdown During the most restrictive part of COVID-19 lockdown in India, farmers planting only one type of crop were more likely to experience a decline in diet quality than those cultivating two or more. Partnership for data-driven early response to hunger launched Leading research and humanitarian agencies have joined forces to harness data and technology in a bid to stop climate shocks resulting in hunger in vulnerable livestock farming communities. Salt content on the rise in vegetarian menu options Sodium levels in meat-free dishes are increasing, as the consumer trend towards plant-based diets continues. Schools have food for thought at Scottish produce webinar Online event helps pupils and teachers unpick Scotland’s role in the global food sector. Seminar: "Food Systems for Nutrition: Progress in the Last Decade and Future Directions" Join our seminar on 8th December 2021 at 13.00 hrs (GMT) Student joins international COP26 youth event Third-year represents his home nation at Youth4Climate Summit, in advance of global gathering in Glasgow. Student placement success at SEBI in Livestock Internship gives insight into data modelling and supportive working cultures. Student team wins prizes for sexual health project Linda Initiative wins University Changemaker Award and Leadership prize for programme to support young people. Students challenged to eat well for the planet A month-long meal plan gets under way with the aim of helping students to eat healthily and sustainably. Students gain experience with FAO internship United Nations agency’s energy departments host undergraduates for three-week placement. Students win accolades for leadership efforts Undergraduates are honoured with Academy prizes for their inspiring work to support others. Vet profession sustainability champion awarded Founder of Vet Sustain wins prize for work dedicated to championing sustainability in the veterinary professions. Virtual student work placement success at Aviagen Work experience with global company enriches learning experience for undergraduates. Young population helps limit Covid-19 impact in Ethiopia Climate, clean air and other nationwide factors help suppress number of deaths from coronavirus. This article was published on 2025-04-01
