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A single genetic switch determines whether faba beans survive freezing winters or must be planted in spring—a discovery that could transform global crop resilience.
A Virginia farm is growing 100% of its harvest to feed hungry families—and it's working. The 150-acre operation bypasses broken food pantry chains to deliver fresh produce directly to those who need it most.
Farmers could turn more of the UK's farmland into productive agroforestry systems if they had access to trusted advice and real farm examples, according to new research from the University of Reading. Dr. Amelia Hood, from the Department of Sustainable Land Management at the University of Reading, w...
Climate change and rising fertilizer costs pushed a Malawi farming couple to the brink—until one decision transformed their struggling harvest into abundance.
Two new molecular tools unlock the secrets of Earth's most ancient partnership: how plants and fungi have coordinated survival for millions of years.
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Scientists decoded the strawberry's evolutionary blueprint by analyzing mobile DNA signatures, revealing how this beloved fruit's genome came together.
SEWA mobilizes 3.8 million Indian women workers, fighting for fair wages and healthcare in the informal economy for over 50 years.
Arup Kumar Ghosh abandoned college to master the flower trade in West Bengal's markets. Today, his marigold business fuels a thriving seed and sapling empire.
Grow crisp lettuce, spinach, and kale at home without soil. Hydroponics makes exotic vegetables possible in any space.
A retired couple in Tamil Nadu is cultivating a thriving mini forest with over 50 trees on just half an acre—proving that small spaces can yield big environmental impact.
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Solar farms could boost global crop yields by hundreds of billions of pounds, a Canadian study reveals—by creating a protective microclimate beneath their panels.
Dr Anshu Rathi's Roorkee kitchen overflows with turmeric, saffron, and cardamom—all grown in her own 1,500 sq ft garden of 400 plants.
Language is reshaping how we grow and eat. A new BBC film series explores the innovators and ideas transforming food systems—from alternative proteins to school lunches.
Marty Landorf's careful fingers reveal tiny black seeds destined to join 46 million others in frozen storage—each one a different key to survival at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Chef Crystal Wahpepah weaves her Kickapoo, Sac and Fox, and African-American heritage into every dish at her Oakland restaurant. Wild rice fritters and bison chili tell the story of two homelands.
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Kundan Singh's mud homestay in Himachal Pradesh proves that simplicity isn't deprivation—it's liberation. Guests discover what his apple orchard taught him: nature is all you need.
Cows could become unlikely climate heroes—simply by eating biochar and spreading it across fields through their manure, new research suggests.
A wild banana's hidden gene could be the key to saving the world's favorite fruit from a devastating fungal disease.
Black farmers are reclaiming ancestral land while navigating pandemic upheaval, racial justice movements, and shifting government support over the past six years.
A Kerala gardener has cultivated nearly 100 lotus varieties and 80 water lily species—including rare specimens that bloomed in India for the first time in her backyard.
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A devastating disease threatens the world's bananas. But scientists have discovered a wild banana's genetic resistance, offering hope to save this vital crop.
The Chincha Islands off the coast of Peru are home to many seabird species that cover their island homes with thick layers of poop, or guano. New research now suggests that ancient Peruvians in the Chincha Valley on the Peruvian mainland hunted these seabirds, collected their guano, and used it to f...
Agroecology is feeding Africa and healing the planet. PELUM Kenya champions this sustainable farming approach through advocacy, networking, and capacity building for smallholder farmers.
Sixth-generation Iowa farmer Tanner Faaborg defied tradition, transforming his family's 8,000-pig operation into a mushroom farm. But his boldest move? Facing skepticism from his own brother.
A devastating fungus is decimating the world's banana supply, having already wiped out the beloved Gros Michel variety. But scientists are racing to unravel the microbe's secrets and safeguard this vital crop.
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Feeding Gaza's hungry during Ramadan: World Central Kitchen's teams have served over 272 million meals, 73 million loaves of bread, and 6.4 million gallons of water since 2023.
Crops like corn, wheat, and soybeans dominate the U.S. food system, but Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug argue it operates like fast fashion - unsustainable and exploitative.
Avocados, once a rarity, have become a staple in Indian kitchens, gracing salads and smoothies. Brimming with nutrients and a velvety texture, these versatile fruits thrive indoors, even in...
A century-defining revolution is underway in agriculture, shifting from synthetic chemicals to biology-based practices that could restore ecosystems and secure a healthier future.
Tackling food insecurity and poor health, the Aspen Institute's Food & Society Program unveils a transformative Community Action Plan, empowering CBOs to launch impactful food-based interventions.
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Blending art and agriculture, Spanish visionary Alumdena Romera transforms wheat fields into colossal "farming photographs" - a breathtaking canvas of living, growing pixels.
There’s a phrase — typically attributed to Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos — that many of us may be familiar with: “They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.” It has taken root in a number of social justice movements and might be displayed on protest signs — but the cultural significa...
When we think of tea in India, images of sprawling British-established plantations often come to mind. However, long before the British East India Company set its sights on Assam's fertile lands, indigenous tribes like the Singphos had already integrated tea into their daily lives. Their traditional...
Kakasaheb Sawant, a farmer in drought-prone Antral, defied the odds. He built a thriving mango orchard, grafted 22 varieties on one tree, and now earns a remarkable Rs 50 lakh annually through his innovative approach.
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day, and chocolate is in everyone's search history. Whether you identify as a hopeless romantic, a last-minute shopper, or a foodie in need of a sweet treat, Americans across the country are turning to Google to find the perfect chocolate for themselves and......
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Water shortages, rising temperatures, and droughts caused by climate change have an immense impact on agriculture — and today’s farmers are desperate to find solutions. In the western United States, some are turning to dry-farming, a form of agriculture that doesn’t require irrigation. Here’s how it...
Olivia Fuller, a fourth-generation farmer at Fuller Acres in upstate New York, spent her childhood with dairy cows. As an only child, the farm shaped her sense of identity and community. “The cows and the farm were my world,” says Fuller. “I had an unofficial litmus test for new friends. If they cou...
In Kashmir, where apple orchards often dominate conversations about climate-driven crop losses, a quieter agricultural shift is unfolding in the wetlands of this Himalayan region. Farmers are reviving nadur, or lotus stem, a crop that once sustained families across the region and nearly disappeared ...
Guano-fueled prosperity: Archaeologists uncover how bird droppings catalyzed the ascent of a little-known coastal kingdom.
Towering over the Saskatchewan prairies, this historic wooden elevator stands as a testament to the region's agricultural heritage, a rare survivor in a changing landscape.