Tag: Agriculture

What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change – and how political power influences success or failure

What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change – and how political power influences success or failure

Utilizing Nanoparticles to Combat Hunger | Christy L. Haynes | TED – Video

Utilizing Nanoparticles to Combat Hunger | Christy L. Haynes | TED – Video

The true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter

The true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter

17 million South Africans live on communal land – new study of a rural valley offers insights on how to manage it

17 million South Africans live on communal land – new study of a rural valley offers insights on how to manage it

Our robot harvests cotton by reaching out and plucking it, like a lizard’s tongue snatching flies

Our robot harvests cotton by reaching out and plucking it, like a lizard’s tongue snatching flies

Americans spend millions of dollars on Valentine’s Day roses. I calculated exactly how much

Americans spend millions of dollars on Valentine’s Day roses. I calculated exactly how much

Humans are depleting groundwater worldwide, but there are ways to replenish it

Humans are depleting groundwater worldwide, but there are ways to replenish it

Urban agriculture isn’t as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform gardens and city farms

Urban agriculture isn’t as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform gardens and city farms

The saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic

The saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic

Canada’s agricultural policies need to better serve local farmers and communities

Canada’s agricultural policies need to better serve local farmers and communities

Vertical Panels Let Solar and Farming Coexist

Vertical Panels Let Solar and Farming Coexist

Stress Monitors for Plants Can Spot Dehydration

Stress Monitors for Plants Can Spot Dehydration