Agriculture

Weed- and insect-resistant crops have boosted overall yields, but do not improve resilience to dry conditions

As the climate changes, so will the prime area for growing corn and soy in the Midwest

Staple crops are likely to be less affected by measures to control the virus, but farmers growing more specialized ones could feel the pinch

Solar arrays placed in agricultural fields can benefit both energy and crop production

A much-anticipated U.N. report explores the links and feedbacks between climate change and Earth’s land surface

New advancements in water filtration and circulation make it possible for indoor fish farms to dramatically grow in size and production

Solar geoengineering would ease heat stress, but also block vital sunlight for plants

Archaeologists have found tiny pieces of ancient bread from hunter-gatherers that predate agriculture by about 4,000 years

Developments in LED lighting and remote monitoring have made year-round growing one feasible solution to Arctic food insecurity

Herbicides are under evolutionary threat. Can modern agriculture find a new way to fight back?