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05/27/2022
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By Cassie B.
Appalachian apple hunter has saved more than 1,000 lost varieties of fruit
We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a retired chemical […]
03/07/2022
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By Virgilio Marin
Sustainable farming: 7 Indigenous practices to preserve crop and soil health
In an industry dominated by pesticides and synthetic products, traditional farming offers an alternative approach to protecting crops and the soil. It provides sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges, such as biodiversity loss and land degradation, without relying on harmful industrial methods. Here are seven indigenous practices that promote sustainability in agriculture: 1. Thai rotational cropping The Hin Lad Nai community in […]
10/26/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Scientists call for crop diversity to ensure future food security and nutrition
Fifteen scientists from six countries have come together to look at the loss of crop diversity – including its causes and its full extent. Their review of hundreds of other studies published over the last eight years has produced alarming findings. They have found that 95 percent of the studies they looked at have reported […]
04/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Indigenous communities are tackling food security and protecting the environment by saving seeds
The Wuhan coronavirus pandemic has upended the global food supply chain, revealing a fragile global food system strained in large part by agrochemical companies’ privatization of seeds. But at the same time, it’s also showed how seed banks can help combat hunger in times of crisis. Indigenous seed banks, in particular, may have a key role to play in […]
03/25/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Sandalwood is prized for its health benefits and cosmetic value – that’s also why it’s on the brink of extinction
Sandalwood is on the brink of extinction. It is one of the most trafficked trees due to its wood and fragrant oil. In fact, one variety known as the Chile sandalwood is already extinct. The sandalwood population is vulnerable due to over-harvesting, according to journalist Alexandra Engler. But given conservation efforts and current ethical harvesting techniques, there […]
09/12/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The grass is always greener (and the soil is healthier) on the side of conservation agriculture
Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are adaptable and can be customized to the requirements of crops and local conditions. While this farming system considers soil health and the impact it has on the ecosystem, it is not without its disadvantages. The early days of CA implementation may present various problems, such as nitrogen immobilization and weed interference. Both […]
08/04/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Agricultural chemicals and destructive practices caused butterfly numbers to plummet by 66%
In recent years, media reports have made most of us aware of the crisis being faced by both wild and domestic honeybees. As reported by Greenpeace, since 1962 the number of bee colonies per hectare – which is viewed as a critical indicator of crop health – has dropped by a massive 90 percent. This […]
07/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Conservation agriculture optimizes nitrogen use and weed management
In this study, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute in India focused on efficient nitrogen (N) management and weed management in the Indo-Gangetic Plains using different means. The results of their study were published in the journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. Conservation agriculture (CA) practice increases agronomic productivity and soil fertility. However, CA stimulates N immobilization […]
07/01/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Scientists study efficient photosynthetic bacteria to boost crop yields
The current population of the world is now at least 7.7 billion, based on the latest data from the United Nations, and it is increasing every single day. It takes a tremendous amount of logistics to feed that many mouths and keep society afloat. While earlier civilizations were built on the abundance of food, humans today […]
01/29/2019
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By Janine Acero
Conserving biodiversity in active pastures: The ecosystem can be preserved with scattered trees, according to research
A recent study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed how scattered trees in active pastures promote biodiversity of the ecosystems around the area and help support forest recovery. Forests provide habitats and resources to a wide range of species, but as large areas of forests have been cleared and modified for growing crops and producing livestock, […]
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