As the world's population continues to grow, non-traditional approaches to farming have become common in an effort to support larger numbers of people. Learn about the impacts of industrialized agriculture, and contrast its benefits to the food supply with its negative effects on the environment,...
In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.
Imagine a farmer in India growing millet on two acres of land. Rain has been scarce this year, and a new type of pest ate much of his crop. He’s concerned that his tried-and-true practices are not as effective as they used to be, and he’s wondering what might increase his odds...
Imagine a farmer in India growing millet on two acres of land. Rain has been scarce this year, and a new type of pest ate much of his crop. He’s concerned that his tried-and-true practices are not as effective as they used to be, and he’s wondering what might increase his odds...
Making payments directly to farmers can encourage them to use fertilizer more wisely, thereby improving soil health, yields and the environment.#Making payments directly to farmers can encourage them to use fertilizer more wisely, thereby improving soil health, yields and the environment....
The agricultural industry in India faces some problems. It's not as efficient as it could be. Millions of small farmers rely on monsoons for the water necessary for their crop production. Agricultural infrastructure isn't well developed so irrigation is sparse and agricultural production is at ris...
Findings suggest that less endowed farmers could end up inefficiently dedicating resources towards reducing social inequality through a process of social friction, which adversely affects their livelihood prospects. When both farming and entrepreneurial ventures are prone to failure, farmers may stay within...
The Netherlands has become an agricultural giant by showing what the future of farming could look like.
even though coddled farmers are some of the LDP’s most loyal supporters. Japanese women entered the workforce in droves, helped by free nursery school and other subsidies for child care. They are now more likely to work than t...
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