The people who live on the tiny Indian Ocean island of Mauritius are willing to pay almost twice as much for certified organic vegetables than for the conventional produce sold in supermarkets. The reason why […]
Farming
As Zimbabwe’s Farms Falter New Land Owners Are Secretly Reaching Out To White Farmers For Help
In a country where extreme racial tensions are a state-embraced part of the culture, a new wrinkle has emerged breaking down some of those racial barriers. In Zimbabwe, land ownership, particularly ownership of farmland, has […]
This Massive Weed Is Wrecking America’s Farms And Is Now Immune To Herbicides
Louisiana has a serious weed issue, as a rapidly spreading invasive species that has been plaguing Louisiana farms since 2010 has recently become resistant to many common herbicides. The Palmer Amaranth plant, or pigweed as […]
California Is Sinking Much Faster Than Previously Thought And Nobody Has Any Solutions
NASA’s latest satellite images reveal that California is sinking even quicker than scientists had previously thought. The new images reveal some regions of the Golden State are sinking over 2 inches per month, placing a […]
Scotland Announces Sweeping Ban Of Genetically Modified Crops
Scotland has announced a complete ban on genetically modified (GM) doods despite stiff opposition. The country’s rural affairs minister said that the ban would serve to protect the country’s recognition as a green and clean […]
Genetically Modified Rice Discovered That Produces Higher Yields While Cutting 90% Of Greenhouse Gases
Scientists in China have come up with a new genetically modified breed of rice that can produce higher yields and starch content while reducing methane gas emissions. The new breed of rice has been heralded […]
Study Finds Common Vaccinations Can Cause More Virulent Diseases
Vaccines used today are safe and effective and are amongst the safest and most cost-effective measures used to improve public health and protect people from disease. However, in a controversial study involving only birds published […]
British Genetically Modified Wheat Variety Fails To Ward Off Pests
The UK’s attempts to genetically modify a strain of wheat has failed in trials. The intention was for scientists to create “whiffy wheat,” a type with a special smell to prevent aphids, which are bugs […]
New Study Shows Bees Are Worth Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars To Global Economy
The humble honeybee is one of the hardest working, least appreciated and most valued insects in nature, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. The study found that wild bee […]
North Korea Looks For Sympathy Claiming Drought Hurting Farm Production
North Korea is tugging at the heart, and purse, strings of the global community, saying it has been hit by its “worst drought in a century” and has suffered extensive damage to agriculture. In a […]