In the last five years, Indigenous agriculture has received attention in academia as an alternative model, though on a smaller scale, to modern farming systems. Research has shown that some ...

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...

Explore the realities and practical challenges of modern agriculture through an extensive look at field management, tractor ...

Midwest soil is eroding at an alarming rate according to new, first-of-its-kind research. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts found that the rate of soil erosion in the Midwestern US is 10 ...

Back in March, we posed a question to Modern Farmer readers: Who will take over the family farm? Not all of our readers are farmers, of course. Some are homesteaders or gardeners. Others are ...

The stereotype of agriculture has not kept pace with reality. Modern food production is no longer defined solely by farms and ...

A new scientific review highlights a growing environmental challenge linked to modern food production. Researchers report that waste from livestock and aquaculture operations now contains a complex ...

Yogi, animal husbandry is no longer merely a traditional means of livelihood; it is rapidly emerging as a modern enterprise that strengthens the rural economy. Pig farming is a significant part of ...

Pakistan's agriculture sector is facing one of the most complex challenges in its history. On the one side, a rapidly growing population, rising food demand, and changing consumption patterns require ...