Contrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.

Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.

A study reports that some birds in the developing world are dependent on traditional farming, raising debate on how to protect these habitats.

Man-made activity is contributing to pressures on an Indian biodiversity hotspots, says study.

Building capacity is more important than technology for pastoralists' food security in Ethiopia, a study argues.

Climate change may shrink crops and animal food sources, damaging ecosystems and human livelihoods, warn scientists.

Pakistan hopes to stem economic losses from foot and mouth disease with support from US scientists.

The key challenge with water is inefficient management, rather than scarcity, the World Water Congress has heard.

Contrary to conventional wisdom and practices, letting wildlife graze together with cattle may be beneficial to livestock, finds a study.

Researchers at institutes in East Africa have new funds for working on drought-resistant crops and resilience against climate change.

Kenyan farmers who lost cattle in the Horn of Africa drought may be compensated through an insurance scheme.

Pakistan is considering several water management techniques to head off a water crisis caused by wastage and warming.

Six programmes worth more than US$950 million, which will target the poor's access to food and markets, have been conditionally approved.

Scientists will study the genetics behind farmers' favourite cattle in an attempt to breed livestock suitable for East African environments.

Laos is launching an insect farming research and training project in a bid to provide food security.

Rising livestock numbers, rapid urbanisation and increased human-animal interaction may lead to a rise in epidemics, say scientists.

As human activity and climate change alter animal migration, the risk of disease transmission to people could change, a review finds.

Researchers have found that rearing insects as a replacement food for livestock could drastically cut harmful emissions.

Scientists have genetically modified chickens to stop transmission of bird flu, but could they ever be grown commercially?

Drastic changes in African farming would result from a 4C temperature rise, say scientists, as climate talks begin in Cancún, Mexico.