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 global water resources become more strained, the insights gained from traditional agricultural systems could pave the way for the development of innovative, low-water-use agricultural practices to ...

The global food system faces growing risks as modern farming practices undermine the resilience of the world's soils, according to new research. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...

Good news for the agriculture industry. Robotics have become more affordable, smarter and easier to operate. Soft fruits like strawberries can be picked mechanically now. Harvest CROO Robotics in ...

In June, Modern Farmer asked our community to tag exciting or inspiring young farmers. We received so many suggestions and wanted to share a few of these farms and farmers with you. We asked each of ...

I love springtime on the farm. Everything is fresh and green. Everywhere you look, you see life. It’s a time of renewal, of regeneration. Really that is what modern agriculture is about year-round.

The image of farmers clad in flannel shirts while livestock pull plows through the fields may still be foremost on the minds of individuals asked to imagine farm life. But such images may no longer ...

Urban agriculture is expected to be an important feature of 21st century sustainability and can have many benefits for communities and cities, including providing fresh produce in neighborhoods with ...

Pollution from fertilizer runoff in coastal waters is a bigger problem than many people realize. The Environmental Protection Agency wants to shrink the affected areas in the Gulf of Mexico by 2035, ...

The recent budget statement by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich will be remembered for the cheap ugali it proposed. This underlies how affordability of basic food remains a pressing challenge ...

Agriculture is the cornerstone of Rwanda’s economy, engaging over 70 per cent of the population and contributing a significant portion of the nation’s GDP. Farming in Rwanda is rapidly evolving, ...