crops
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In the Fight for Food Security, Sustainable Land Management Plays a ‘Growing’ Role
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Though the authors found consistently positive (i.e. increased) yields for cover cropping, organic fertilization, mulching, and water harvesting, even more compelling is the meta-analysis that was conducted to investigate the potential for climate change mitigation.
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Editor’s Note: A Review of the Science and Practices behind Genetically Modified Foods
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Genetically modified foods have become ubiquitous, but many people distrust the corporations behind them. This makes it difficult to know who to believe in the debate over the future of GM products. In this series, we review science and industry practices to address the most common sources of confusion.
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Are genetically modified crops a health risk?
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Public debate about genetically modified crops misses the fact that a preponderance of scientific studies show GM foods to be safe to consume. Where risks do exist, they are no different than those found in non-GM crops.
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Food for Thought: Quantifying agricultural intensification using indicator crops
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Researchers look at the worldwide production efficiency of agriculture’s four most important indicator crops and use the information to interpret global sustainability trends.
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Should Crop Price Matter When Determining Irrigation Acreage?
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A new study attempts to predict demand for water in agricultural regions, allowing a better selection of irrigated acreage and an overall increase in water savings.