When I think about farming, I rarely see it as a choice between crops and animals. I see it as a balancing act. Farmers have to produce food, earn a living, care for their land, adapt to changing weather, and meet the expectations of society—all at the same time. That is why the UK government’s […]

For most of us, seeing a mosquito is hardly breaking news. It may mean an itchy evening, a restless night, or a quick search for insect repellent. But in Iceland, the discovery of three mosquitoes was remarkable enough to attract international attention. In October 2025, an insect enthusiast named Björn Hjaltason found two female mosquitoes

Climate change can sometimes feel like a distant problem measured in degrees, emissions, and projections for the end of the century. But when I look at what is already happening on farms, the issue becomes much more immediate. Heat and drought are reducing harvests, draining farmers’ income, and placing more pressure on the crops that