Agriculture

Agriculture

A quick rundown on our planet’s ecosystems

A firefighter tells what’s happening in the dry forests burning in Bolivia as the flames get closer to one of the most biodiverse parts of the Amazon.

Leading forestry scientists weigh in on what’s causing the fires, what the reported numbers mean, and what we can do to prevent such crises in the future.

Water-intensive crops like avocados could become a thing of the past as climate change reduces the land’s ability to feed humanity.

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Looking for ideas for your backyard? Here’s how you can replace your manicured lawn with a thriving garden ecosystem in just four steps.

From seed saving to non-linear conceptions of time, ancient Indigenous knowledge continues to transform landscapes and livelihoods today.

Today’s proteins come primarily from meat – but raising livestock to feed 9.8 billion people won’t be sustainable. One scientist believes he has the answer.

The Karoo, in South Africa, is a harsh environment in which to make a living out of agriculture—the area is mostly devoid of surface water. Its name is derived from the Khoisan word meaning “land of thirst”. The land was traditionally used by pastoralists but drought, overgrazing and predation by wild animals made this activity […]

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The region’s countries could gain 19 million hectares of forests by 2050 if all goes well – or they could end up losing 5 million hectares.

New methods of growing rice can increase yields by up to 200 percent, while reducing water use and greenhouse gas emissions.

White Mountain Future Search Conference unites parties to restore Maasai lands

On the unexpected uses of the fast-growing grass

Opinions from Robert Nasi on ecosystems in the Anthropocene