Of all the natural threats to the world’s food supply, few are more dreaded than wheat rust, a category of fungal infections that can ruin …
Farming is often more mental than physical. Farmers need to keep track of planting and harvesting dates, revenues and expenses, yields, pests and diseases, markets, …
A farmer’s land is used to grow food—period. Once seeds are in the ground, roots take hold, and shoots emerge, that piece of real estate …
Colombia’s farming is dominated by smallholders working plots five hectares in size or less, who are often disconnected from markets by poor transportation and communications. …
Stinging nettles are a family of plants known for their tiny, distinctive spikes on stems and leaves that can sting and irritate the skin. But …
A tiny but potentially serious invader is spreading into China’s farming communities, threatening crops. Can innovation put a stop to this infestation before it gets …
Seed banking is an old idea that’s quickly gaining popularity as agricultural scientists fret about the impacts of climate change on future food supplies. Kept …
Many years ago, this author traveled to Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya to meet with Maasai village elders and residents. The trip wasn’t for …
