Cattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But there are methods that can reduce their climate impact – if ranchers have incentive to use them.

Agricultural sustainability is as much about power and sovereignty as it is about soil, water and crops.

Nano-enabled pesticides could pose huge risks and they aren’t being regulated effectively enough yet.

Cotton is one of the world’s largest crops and is harvested with large, heavy machines. Robotic harvesting could yield higher-quality cotton with less damage to plants and soil.

Incentives have so far benefited large landowners and created lifeless plantations.

Switching to a plant-based diet could save lives.

Vaccinating livestock against common disease not only improves animal welfare, it’s good for the planet too.

Food systems are increasingly disrupted by climate disasters, while also being a major contributor to climate change. World leaders at COP28 are vowing to do something about it.

AI is exciting and scary, but it’s also a very useful tool. Here’s how AI is helping farmers shore up their bottom lines, protect the environment and boost food security.

It’s part of a decadeslong trend.