New farming methods, such as vertical farms, are helping to grow food in cities and reduce the need for large areas of land.

South Africa’s soils and water are inseparable foundations for sustainable agriculture. On World Soil Day 2025, experts call ...

This shift in greenhouse horticulture is a big deal for making agriculture more sustainable and reliable, especially as the ...

In an era of escalating water-shortage concerns and shrinking resources, a provocative question looms: Is growing food in the desert a waste of water? For some, the sight of sprawling farmland in arid ...

Namibia is one of the driest countries in Africa. It is home to the world’s oldest desert, the Namib, as well as the Kalahari Desert, whose name derives from the Tswana word for “great thirst”.

Agriculture is heavily reliant on water resources, which are increasingly threatened by global challenges such as population growth and climate change.

Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), a water-saving irrigation technique, has increased rice production in Bangladesh, according to a recent study.  Boro and Aus rice cultivated using the AWD method ...

Water is life, and conserving this precious resource should be a top priority for all of us. It’s a fact that resonates deeply within the Black community, as many of us understand the importance of ...

Many places are not getting enough precipitation due to climate change. Abnormal dryness (drought) is a problem in much of the United States. For example, over 100 million Americans in 37 states are ...

In the vast, intricately woven tapestry of existence, water stands as the lifeblood of our planet, shaping every aspect of life. This compound, though often taken for granted, is the very embodiment ...