Asia’s Agricultural Giant Still Has a Long Way to Go
The world’s largest country is also a giant in agriculture, but it’s far from “mission accomplished” in this breadbasket of Asia. Only a few short years ago, India surpassed China […]
Grow Further Goes to India
Grow Further is on a mission to make a difference. We’re rolling out grants in support of innovative research that will improve the lives and livelihoods of smallholder farmers, benefiting […]
The Quest for the Perfect Iron-Rich Pearl Millet
Zimbabwe has long struggled with poverty, food insecurity, and malnutrition. One of our newest projects takes aim at all three of these challenges, with the help of two long-established nonprofits […]
Developing Off-Season Wheat Crops in Ethiopia: A Progress Report
Some weeks back, Grow Further proudly announced our second round of grant-giving and our two newest funded projects, thanks to the generous support of our members and donors. One of […]
What’s Good for the Soil is Good for Us
Good food security and nutrition start with plentiful and healthy food. Abundant, nutritious food starts with good seeds and, perhaps more importantly, good soil. David Montgomery and Anne Biklé are […]
Grow Further at the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue
Every year, food security advocates from across the world gather in Des Moines, Iowa for a one-of-a-kind celebration. And once again, Grow Further was there for the occasion. Considered the […]
Nutritious Crops and Year-Round Wheat Farming: Grow Further’s Newest Grants
Zimbabwe is currently suffering through one of the worst droughts in its history. Nearly two-thirds of that nation’s maize crop has reportedly been wiped out. Maize production in Zimbabwe is […]
Feeding the Microbiome: The Secret to Combating Undernutrition
By Erica Sciara Undernutrition and malnutrition are leading causes of death among children under five in developing countries, responsible for nearly 45% of child deaths globally. More than 200 […]
Roots of the Borlaug Dialogue
If you attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, you are very likely to hear about Norman Borlaug, no matter what you are studying or why you are there. Norman Borlaug […]
Keeping One Step Ahead of Climate Change: ICRISAT
It’s hard to grow lots of food in dry environments. Climate change will ensure that it gets harder still. As average temperatures rise globally, scientists say longer and harsher droughts […]
