Smallholder farming in three African countries studied for 10 years—why profitable irrigation is key
The world has to feed a growing population with the same area of land and less water. Irrigation is key to managing this ...
China's 10-year initiative aims for a more secure food supply by 2035
China has announced a 10-year plan to build an agricultural powerhouse, aiming for stable grain production and a more secure ...
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Lower Your Grocery Costs With These 7 Easy-to-Grow Crops
Whether you’re tired of spending more on a clamshell of herbs than you would on a pack of seeds or want to harvest the ...
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Crop Diversity Benefits: Why Variety is Key to Sustainable Farming
Planting a diversity of crops can prove beneficial during extreme weather events. Some plants are better able to stand up to ...
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World’s largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia
Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.