The exact origin of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) is still a mystery, but researchers believe they are edging closer to the ...

Farming sustainability is a key pillar in managing mounting environmental and economic challenges worldwide. China's ...

A massive study of ancient DNA from nearly 16,000 people across more than 10,000 years in West Eurasia reveals that natural ...

Some gardeners are now growing vegetables in stackable towers indoors, and vertical farming is increasingly moving from ...

Think about the lettuce on your plate. Chances are, it traveled about 1,500 miles to reach your fork. In the US, lettuce travels about 1,500 miles (2,414 km) to get from farm to fork. That journey ...

Climate change is threatening modern life in ways we are still finding, from food security to the economy to everyday living. It has been labeled a “threat multiplier” for its potential to complicate ...

A brief history of vertical farming – whereby crops are grown in stacked layers using artificial light, hydroponics or aeroponics – tells a classic tale of boom and bust. Before the hype, very little ...