In 2025, scientists confirmed the UK’s first glyphosate-resistant weed—Italian ryegrass—on a farm in Kent. This discovery highlights a growing global concern: weeds evolving resistance to widely used herbicides, making them harder to control and threatening crop yields. As herbicide resistance…
In 1999, China’s Loess Plateau—once deemed the most eroded region on Earth—underwent a transformative restoration through the “Grain to Green” initiative. This ambitious project, backed by the World Bank, aimed to combat severe soil degradation and restore agricultural productivity. By…
Weeds in agriculture present a complex challenge. While they are often viewed as harmful due to their competition with crops and the costs associated with controlling them, weeds also offer ecological benefits, such as soil protection, fertility enhancement, and biodiversity…
In a 20-year study conducted by Iowa State University, researchers found that poultry manure not only enhanced corn yields by 25% compared to synthetic fertilizers but also improved soil health indicators, such as particulate organic matter, and reduced nitrogen runoff…
Intercropping offers several benefits, including improved soil health, better resource utilization, and pest control. However, it also comes with its set of challenges—complex management, mechanization difficulties, potential crop competition, harvesting issues, increased labor requirements, pest and disease management complexities, and…
In 2020, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, found that integrating diverse crops into rotation systems boosted corn yields by an average of 28%, with increases ranging from 15% to 90% depending on the crops used. This finding highlights…
Vermicomposting has been gaining popularity among environmentally conscious individuals and gardeners alike. It’s a natural process where earthworms help break down organic waste, turning it into nutrient-rich compost. This method not only reduces household waste but also enriches the soil,…
In 2023, a report by Foresight Transitions revealed that over two-thirds of the European Union’s imports of cocoa, coffee, soy, rice, wheat, and maize originated from countries with low preparedness for climate change, with cocoa being particularly vulnerable due to…
In a 2020 study, researchers found that converting vacant lots into community gardens in Milwaukee was associated with significant reductions in violent and nuisance crimes within a 250-meter radius. That statistic alone might seem surprising—after all, how can a patch…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at tiny flies hovering around your houseplants, you’re not alone. Many of us have faced the frustration of fungus gnats invading our indoor gardens. These little pests thrive in moist soil, laying eggs that…
