The real environmental impact of 5 popular diets
Our diets, and every step involved in sourcing our food, present a heavy burden on the planet. Packaging waste,...
Here are 12 ways to feed the world sustainably
Most global nutrition forecasting shows we’re in a world of hurt. Global warming and poor farming practices are...
Welcome to Nemo’s Garden, where plants grow under the sea
We’ve probably all heard of NASA’s efforts to grow vegetables in space. But some industrious gardeners are...
Scientists find common weed to be a “super plant”
Researchers at Yale University have found that common weed is a super plant that could help develop strong drought-resistant...
6 plant sources to feed the world in the future
The world is getting hotter. Inasmuch, having enough water is a critical concern. So is growing food while dealing...
A superfood made from ancient Incan crops
The mysteries of the Incan empire are legendary. To this day, modern archaeologists marvel in wonder at 100-ton...
A unique no-till and regenerative farm is here in California
The line between soil and dirt is anything but fine. Without knowing it, farmers have been stripping the soil of...
These solar panels are harvesting the sun twice in Kenya
Solar panels could be used to improve crop production, according to new research. A collaboration between the University...
Rainfall prediction app helps Indonesia’s farmers
A new rainfall app is helping farmers in Indonesia’s Sumbawa Island navigate climate change. A collaboration...
What causes zombie plants?
Parasitic bacteria can teach us a lot, according to scientists who have just discovered a manipulation mechanism...
Global warming is making crop storage costly for farmers
Global food storage is exposed to significant dangers following a rise in global temperatures. Farmers and food...
Agrodomes are individual greenhouses for budding crops
Farmers and backyard gardeners often find themselves rolling the dice in regards to when to safely transport seedlings...
Cross-laminated timber makes this Scottish home climate resistant
Scottish firm Mary Arnold Foster Architects has unveiled a stunning home made out of several timber “pods”...
Wearable garden vest is nourished by wearer’s own urine
Are you looking to spruce up your wardrobe this spring? Well, we've got the season's eco-fashion garment for you...
These solar-powered, mobile chicken coops help farmers prepare for harvest
Created specifically for the farmers working at the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, this automated, solar-powered...
SCAD students fight food insecurity in Georgia with organic farming and beekeeping
For a break from schoolwork, students at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) have been swapping their...
Biodiversity decline puts food supply at risk
Biodiversity decline around the globe is hurting our capacity to develop food. A new study from the United Nations...
Colombia to produce free chocolate — deforestation-free, that is…
You'll soon be able to enjoy your chocolate guilt-free. Colombia has become the first Latin American country and...
The Agraloop turns food waste into sustainable clothing fibers
Don't throw it out — throw it on. The Agraloop Bio-Refinery, a new technology developed by materials science...
Can vertical farming feed the world and change the agriculture industry?
Year after year, cities expand and pristine natural habitats are turned into farms and pastures to support the...
Scientists reveal new technique to make biofuel from mushroom waste
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered a revolutionary way to transform mushroom waste...
Antarctic greenhouse celebrates their first harvest of lettuce, radishes, and cucumbers
Fresh, local produce may be a rarity in Antarctica, but one indoor farm near a research station there just welcomed...
Agtech start-up Plenty plans to grow hydroponic peaches
San Francisco-based start-up Plenty is expanding the possibilities of what can be grown on indoor farms, with its...
Simple genetic modification yields crops that need 25% less water
Scientists have discovered that a simple genetic modification may result in crops needing up to 25 percent less...
The GCC’s first commercial vertical farm launches in Dubai
Cultivating crops in Dubai's harsh climate isn't easy -- but indoor vertical farms could offer a solution. The...
How farming with rocks could improve global food security
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have learned that farming with crushed silicate rocks mixed into the...
One of the last remaining communities still farming like the Aztecs
The village of San Gregorio Atlapulco is one of the only remaining communities that farms in the Aztec agricultural...
How volcanic eruptions in Iceland and Alaska affected ancient Egyptians
Volcanic eruptions could have precipitated unrest in ancient Egypt, according to a new study. An international...
Sixth mass extinction on Earth is driven by industrial farming, says leading academic
Earth is presently experiencing its sixth “mass extinction,” and humans are largely to blame, says a leading...
Swinging robot inspired by sloths could help future farmers
Over 7 billion people live on Earth, which means feeding our growing population will require us to produce food...
