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Human urine could be an effective and less polluting crop fertiliser

French researchers think they may have found a unique natural alternative to chemical fertilisers. Their discovery reduces environmental pollution and helps to feed a growing global population, all thanks to an unexpected ingredient - human urine.

Frankenchickens: The ‘nightmarish’ reality of how chickens are farmed in the UK

Next time you pick up a chicken in the supermarket for a Sunday roast, it might be worth wondering how it got to be the size it is.

War hits Ukraine's farms: Russian invasion threatens world's breadbasket

Because of the Russian invasion, Ukrainian farmer Oleksandr Kyrychyshyn currently has access to only 600 of his 5,000 hectares and only one of his eight tractors. Almost all his farming machinery is on land occupied by the enemy. He knows that this year's harvest will bear no comparison to previous years. Liudmyla Kozyr, also a farmer, finds herself in a similar situation, adding that Ukraine's "black soil" normally feeds the country's population but also people "all over the world". She did not buy all the seeds that she needed before the war broke out and will now greatly struggle to do so.

The 'ambassador' of Angolan cuisine, Mama Kuiba, still cooks up a storm

Mama Kuiba is a world-famous Angolan chef who uses the country's traditional flavours and products to make mouth-watering dishes. She is very loved and appreciated in Angola. This is reflected in her being awarded 'personality of the year' three times thanks to popular vote.

Produce from Fukushima back on market as controls guarantee safety

Agriculture was one of the hardest-hit sectors after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan 11 years ago.

Doomsday seed vault carved into the Arctic landscape opens its doors to receive a rare deposit

A vault built on an Arctic mountainside to preserve the world's crop seeds from war, disease and other catastrophes received new deposits on Monday - including one from the first organisation that made a withdrawal from the facility.

"Every dish must look like art": the Japanese-Peruvian culinary sensation of 'Nikkei'

The unlikely combination of Japanese cooking skills and Peruvian cuisine creates a recipe for a truly unique taste, otherwise known as ‘Nikkei’.

‘Japanese cuisine. American palate. International appeal’: Miso Black Cod - Katsuya style

Katsuya has built up a reputation for its contemporary spin on traditional Japanese cuisine.

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Human urine could be an effective and less polluting crop fertiliser

Frankenchickens: The ‘nightmarish’ reality of how chickens are farmed in the UK

War hits Ukraine's farms: Russian invasion threatens world's breadbasket

The 'ambassador' of Angolan cuisine, Mama Kuiba, still cooks up a storm

Produce from Fukushima back on market as controls guarantee safety

Doomsday seed vault carved into the Arctic landscape opens its doors to receive a rare deposit

"Every dish must look like art": the Japanese-Peruvian culinary sensation of 'Nikkei'

‘Japanese cuisine. American palate. International appeal’: Miso Black Cod - Katsuya style