IT is getting glaringly clear with each passing year that conventional farming — which involves the industrialised production of crops and livestock — is no longer sustainable. Besides being a major ...

Two farming models that could complement each other and provide answers – but are widely seen as competitors – dominate the debate: agroecological (which is organic rebranded) versus conventional, ...

Although organic techniques may not be able to do the job alone, they do have an important role to play in feeding a growing global population while minimising environmental damage, according to ...

The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function. Such as not plowing as often or using more grass-clover mixtures as cover crops. Surprisingly, it applies to both ...

CHUKA, KENYA: A long-term study in Kenya has shown that organic farming not only generates comparable yields, but also produces more income and health benefits for farmers than conventional methods.

A new study by The/Nudge Institute has found that growers have benefitted from natural farming with over 58 per cent of them reporting higher net income, while experiencing a significant decline in ...

Learn step-by-step hydroponic farming to grow microgreens year-round, improve yield, and create a profitable small-space farm with practical tips.