Farming is changing as growers face new pressures and growing food is no longer the only priority on the farm. The video ...

In the last five years, Indigenous agriculture has received attention in academia as an alternative model, though on a smaller scale, to modern farming systems. Research has shown that some ...

According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global precision farming market is projected to grow from USD 11.97 billion in 2026 to USD 23.07 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.8%.

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...

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 ...

Look up whether your area has water usage laws (common in drier climates) and if it’s enough to support your needs. Experiment with water catchment systems such as rainwater harvesting or creating ...

Thousands of years ago, beasts of burden helped make humanity what it is today. When farmers first started putting down roots, they’d plant and tend their crops by hand. With the power of oxen, they ...

Upper Dir - Rapid population growth and climate change are placing increasing pressure on agricultural land, water and other natural resources, ...

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 ...

Across the Midwest, the mission of the modern farm family remains unchanged at its core: to produce food, fuel, and fiber for a growing world. Yet as economic headwinds, fluctuating commodity prices, ...

I noticed it when first learning farming 14 years ago, traveling around small diverse vegetable farms in the US and Ecuador. Small farms that made all their household income from the farm struggled ...