This week on the Local Food Report, a Korean Natural Farming teacher on the relationships that create healthy soil.

What’s in a word? Well, if it’s the word dirt or soil, it turns out, it’s a lot. While most people, myself included, often ...

Agronomists question statistical methods used to predict yield potential and 'yield gaps' for major crops. In some cases, yield potential is overestimated, while in others it can be underestimated. It ...

Precious Europe showcases the rich history, traditions, and expertise in the production and processing of olive oil and ...

India, Pakistan, Thailand and China all have heavy concentrations of cadmium in arable soil, raising the risk of cancer and ...

What is healthy soil made of? Healthy soil is composed of 45% minerals (sand, silt, clay, pebbles, rocks, 25% air, 25% water, and 5% organic matter (plants, animals, and microorganisms). The most ...

The Caatinga is the only biome found exclusively in Brazil and is home to the largest contiguous area of seasonally dry ...

The findings of a new study have important implications for native bee conservation, particularly in urban and agricultural ...

Nearly 17% of the world’s croplands are contaminated with “heavy metals”, according to a new study in Science. These ...

The lab is renowned for tackling some of the world's most pressing questions, including how to feed a growing global population while climate change threatens farmers' ability to grow food.

Warmer temperatures and more carbon dioxide will boost levels of arsenic, a dangerous heavy metal, according to new research.