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Crops
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How the Iran war could create a ‘fertiliser shock’ – an often ignored global risk to food prices and farming
Most shipping companies have suspended journeys through the strait of Hormuz Nima Shokri, United Nations University and…
Why is biosecurity important in agriculture?
The events of the coronavirus pandemic have proven just how important biosecurity is on a global scale. While…
How Can Urban Farming Feed The World?
The infusion of data, automation, and agriculture may be the solution to global food security. By the year…
Why Urban Farms Still Need Their Wild Side
The beginning of agriculture changed human history and has fascinated scholars for centuries. Yet it’s hard to study because it…
HUNGRY FUTURE: If Cities Take Over Fertile Farms
Cropland losses will have consequences especially for Asia and Africa, which will experience growing food insecurity as cities…
Wow! Crops Can Surely Grow On Moon & Mars!
When and if colonists ever arrive on Mars, they’re going to need something to eat … on a…
Why Ancient Farming Wisdom May Feed Our Future
Terrace farming as practiced from time immemorial by native peoples in the Andes mountains contributes to food security…