John Lewis launches chemical-free wool mattress range

Using wool from Waitrose sheep farmers, the new range hopes to bring new value to British wool in mattresses as a non toxic fire retardant and under ‘return and recycle’ offer.

English apples arrive after ‘unbelievably tough’ year

Growers point to visibly changing climate as apple crop suffers under frost, rain and wind with a likely shorter season for English apples and pears this year.

Majority of people ‘don’t understand green terms’

'Net zero', 'regenerative farming' and 'carbon neutral' are among a list of eco terms that are not understood by the public.

Coke and Walkers top polluting list

A citizen-led audit of beach pollution finds top food and drink brands most common and puts plastic back on agenda as threat to nature and climate.

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Climate change is ‘widespread, rapid, and intensifying’

New IPCC report focuses on regional differences in how people will see climate change with new data pinpointing timeline to act to avoid critical thresholds for agriculture and health.

Oatly loses case against British oat milk producer

A judge has dismissed claims of trademark infringement and “unfair advantage” in a ruling welcomed as a win for independent oat milk production.

Growers face losses after erratic weather

New report warns food waste on farms is a ‘neglected hotspot’ while growers firefight pests and diseases in difficult growing year.

UK farmers trial soya alternative

British farmers are trialling alternatives to soya in animal feed, known to cause deforestation in the Amazon.

'Prescribing veg and cutting meat'

Shifting diets will help enable farming that protects nature and tackles climate change, while also addressing diet ill health and food insecurity, says much-anticipated National Food Strategy.

Mussel farmers mired in Brexit stalemate

The future of large-scale sustainable mussel farming is under threat after a seventh month of lack of income following new Brexit trade rules.

B&Q leads on peat-free compost

Garden retailer becomes the first to commit to 100 per cent peat-free compost after attention grows on the urgent need to protect peatlands and store carbon.

Retailers 'to protect' food standards

George Eustice suggests retailers will have to bear the brunt of protecting British welfare standards as Australia deal opens doors to lower quality food.