farming
Big Dairy and the Squeeze on Small Town New Zealand
Young farmers are struggling to get into an increasingly corporatised industry.
Ghostly Photos of Decaying Industry in Rural New Zealand
The freezing works close, people leave and nature moves in.
'Cryptomatoes' Are Bringing Together Bitcoin Mining and Agriculture
One major criticism of cryptocurrency has been the huge amount of electricity required to mine it. This five-acre greenhouse is one solution.
'Cryptomatoes' Are Bringing Together Bitcoin Mining and Agriculture
One major criticism of cryptocurrency has been the huge amount of electricity required to mine it. This five-acre greenhouse is one solution.
Dropping Milk Prices Are Increasing the Risk of Dairy Farmer Suicides
One cooperative is offering mental health services in hopes of reversing this worrisome trend.
Bali's Tourism Is Sucking The Island Dry
The majority of groundwater in Bali goes to luxury villas and golf courses, leaving some locals to resort to stealing from neighbors for their everyday water needs.
This Entrepreneur Thinks Saffron Is the New Vanilla
"Vanilla is used as a mainstream ingredient in everything from ice cream to ready-made Mr. Kipling Bakewell tarts. I think saffron can take that position."
The Dark Side of Barbecue Is Pig Shit
But researchers at North Carolina A&T might be well on their way to turning it into carbon-neutral gas.
This Campaigner Wants to End the Global Food Waste Scandal
Author and activist Tristram Stuart has launched campaigns, new businesses, and community events to stop nations from squandering food.
This 24-Year-Old Started Her Own Turmeric Business to Help Indian Farmers
"If white women are going to consume turmeric, how do I make sure brown farmers make as much money off of it as possible?"
This Farm Is Occupied by Squatters Who Are Making Incredible Olive Oil
The abandoned hillside location on the outskirts of Chianti is run by a collective of farmers without a boss.
Chicken Might Be the First Lab-Grown Meat to Make It to Your Grocery Store
'Clean Meat' is a new book by Paul Shapiro about the past, present, and future of lab-grown meat.