The data revolution is underway in agriculture, writes the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in a 2023 report titled “Smart Farming: the transformative potential of data-driven ...

Human health in the modern world is a conundrum. On the surface, we should be healthier than ever. We have more access to food and clean water than at any time in history. Doctors are more capable ...

Wheat that can help make its own fertilizer is no longer a speculative idea from plant biology textbooks, it is a working prototype that could reorder how the world grows one of its staple grains. By ...

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...

As technology transforms industries nationwide, local farmers are discovering how advances in agricultural engineering can reduce labor and significantly increase production. One Albany County farm is ...

Farmer Will Tipton holds a radish, one of the cover crops he's using. Some scientists worry that the climate benefits of cover crops and other regenerative agriculture practices are oversold. Climate ...

Increasing shade cover over coffee plants can increase biodiversity and provide new ways to combine agriculture and conservation, a new study has revealed. Coffee grown in high shade, with more than ...

Mechanization is more than a technological upgrade; it is a catalyst for economic resilience. By reducing dependence on manual labor, machinery allows farmers to scale operations and respond to the ...

The diet has garnered attention for its potential to prevent modern-day health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease while promoting sustainability.