Gaza: we analysed a year of satellite images to map the scale of agricultural destruction

Most of Gaza’s olive trees, citrus trees and greenhouses have been destroyed.

Jamon Van Den Hoek, Associate Professor of Geography, Oregon State University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2025 ~7 min

Five reasons why vertical farming is still the future, despite all the recent business failures

The world’s largest indoor vertical farm closed its doors in late 2024, capping a bad run for this fledgling sector.

Gail Taylor, Dean of Life Sciences, UCL • conversation
Jan. 28, 2025 ~8 min


Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets

The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 21, 2025 ~11 min

Regeneratively farmed is the new buzz label on supermarket shelves – but what does it actually mean?

While regenerative agriculture might seem like a pioneering new approach, this term isn’t new. Here’s how it differs from organic.

Brian Reid, Professor of Soil Science, University of East Anglia • conversation
Jan. 21, 2025 ~9 min

One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies

Many small towns rely on one major industry and can face long-term existential shocks if that industry fails. Biden’s attempt to reposition rural economies for the future missed a crucial factor.

Tim Freeman, Research Fellow, Growth Lab, Harvard Kennedy School • conversation
Jan. 13, 2025 ~10 min

Plants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection

The future of scrub mints could be in jeopardy because of climate change, development and misclassification.

Andre A. Naranjo, Botanical Curator, Florida International University • conversation
Jan. 6, 2025 ~7 min

Five steps agriculture in Wales should take to help reach net zero

Wales is considering how to achieve net zero by 2035, but significant changes are needed to meet this target.

Judith Thornton, Low Carbon Manager, Aberystwyth University • conversation
Nov. 27, 2024 ~7 min

Farm inheritance tax: farmers cannot go green if they are in the red

If British farms are less competitive then food production will simply shift elsewhere.

Alex Heffron, PhD Candidate in Geography, Lancaster University • conversation
Nov. 19, 2024 ~7 min


Making farming better for bees: can we breed crops that produce more nectar and pollen?

Our research shows this idea is likely to benefit bees more in summer than in spring.

Ciaran Harris, PhD Candidate in Pollinator Ecology, University of Sussex • conversation
Nov. 6, 2024 ~7 min

Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic value of seeds

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has a practical mission – protecting seeds as a backup for seed banks around the world – but inspires strong cultural, political and artistic reactions.

Adriana Craciun, Professor of English and Emma MacLachlan Metcalf Chair of Humanities, Boston University • conversation
Nov. 4, 2024 ~9 min

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