Over the years, post-hunter-gatherer societies have adopted modern agricultural techniques such as the use of machinery and agrochemicals. This has led to lower production costs, increased farming ...

Vertical farming can produce as much as traditional farming while using less water and less energy—if executed correctly. Area 2 Farms In an old paper company and warehouse building, machines are ...

In Greece's fields, Dimitris, a fourth-generation olive farmer, once relied solely on traditional cultivation methods passed down through his family for generations. Today, critical decisions about ...

MINNEAPOLIS --While the Environmental Protection Agency says a longer growing season helps some crops in some areas, climate change is presenting a host of challenges for farming in the United States.

The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. That’s quickly changing. Not only are farms moving closer to urban areas, but they’re also getting creative in how ...

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Emily Chebeya harvests Irish potatoes from her farm in Endebess, Uasin Gishu County. [Harold Odhiambo, Standard] Over the years, post-hunter-gatherer societies have adopted modern agricultural ...