2019-08-01 Drought Hurts Tea Crop in China
Que Liu and his wife Si En spend their mornings picking pu’er leaves in a forest not far from their…
2019-05-06 The Right Way to Move Plants Outdoors
Gardening can be both personally satisfying and a good activity for the mind and body. Flowers beautify your surroundings, while…
2018-02-26 Cambodian Rice Organization Facing Own Problems
In a report last month, the Cambodian Rice Federation (CRF) warned the country’s market for exports could be destroyed by…
2018-02-01 Bees Protect Crops from Wild Elephants in India
People in Mayilattumpara, a village in southwest India, could not sleep at night. Because of habitat loss, wild elephants would…
2017-07-23 Fall Armyworms on March Across Africa
A species of armyworm has spread to over 20 African countries and threatens Africa’s main food crop — maize. The…
2017-06-14 Farmers Raising Bees Help Protect Zimbabwe’s Forests
The forests in eastern Zimbabwe supply the country with wood and most of its fresh fruit. But the removal of…
2017-05-19 Overfishing Risks Collapsing Global Fishing Industry
Not so long ago, the world’s oceans were filled with different types of fish. Now, a large increase in global…
2017-01-16 Very Large Crack Creating Iceberg in Antarctica
Researchers say part of a very large shelf of ice on Antarctica could soon break off – and become an…
2016-11-14 Growing Vegetables Without Soil Inside the Home
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food inside your home? Scientists in Finland have developed a device that…
2016-11-14 Climate Change, Dams Threaten Vietnam Rice Industry
The government of Vietnam is seeking to help the main rice-producing part of the country deal with difficult agricultural issues.…
2016-09-12 More Russians Growing Their Own Food
With high inflation and food shortages across Russia, some Russians are growing their own vegetables. The country’s struggling economy has…
2016-08-16 In Ivory Coast, Shea Butter Is ‘Women’s Gold’
Shea butter, which is used in makeup and food, is popular around the world. In Africa, it is called “women’s…
2016-06-14 Indoor Farming Industry Is Growing Fast
As experts warn of a coming food crisis, the vertical farming industry aims to create plants that offer more nutritional…
2016-05-20 U.S. Scientists Say Genetically Engineered Foods Are Safe
American scientists announced this week that genetically engineered food is generally safe for humans and the environment. The National Academies…
2016-03-28 Rare Flower Blooms at US Botanic Garden
A rare plant at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. is now in flower. The blue-green colored climbing plant…