As global water resources become more strained, the insights gained from traditional agricultural systems could pave the way for the development of innovative, low-water-use agricultural practices to ...

Human health in the modern world is a conundrum. On the surface, we should be healthier than ever. We have more access to food and clean water than at any time in history. Doctors are more capable ...

Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world’s land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast ...

The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. That’s quickly changing. Not only are farms moving closer to urban areas, but they’re also getting creative in how ...

This informative video explores the daily realities, traditional crafts, and modern techniques of managing an organic farm.

One of the first pillars of human civilization, agriculture has changed a lot over the years. As the earth’s population explodes, demand for this vital sector has soared. Agriculture is now a ...

Zou Bo, a member of China's post-95 generation, left a stable job in the city to pursue a different dream. Seeing the vast potential of modern agriculture, he returned to his hometown five years ago ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Many farmers are now turning to the machan method, which uses bamboo trellises to grow vine crops like cucumbers, bitter gourds and beans. This ...

AMES, Iowa — Public interest in the environment is increasing and the news is full of stories about food safety. Those developments have led many to push for a return to small organic farms. Such ...

Discover the fascinating history of irrigation, from ancient civilizations using canals and buckets to modern American farming systems that ..

Kericho County, Kenya – A typical Saturday morning starts before sunrise for Chepkorir Rotich, a farmer in Kiboito village in western Kenya’s Kericho County. By then, Rotich has already milked her ...

Midwest soil is eroding at an alarming rate according to new, first-of-its-kind research. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts found that the rate of soil erosion in the Midwestern US is 10 ...