Monoculture, the practice of planting a single crop over great expanses of agricultural land, has drained our soil of the biodiversity and nutrients needed to produce high quality, nutritious foods. A new study from Emory University demonstrates just how efficient our … [Read more...] about Study: How crop diversification boosts agricultural yields
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Study in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals
Large fields, predictable rainfall, and favorable temperatures have meant that farmers in Arsi Negele, a town in southeastern Ethiopia, have benefited from good crop yields. Their production of wheat and maize, two of the main food staples in Ethiopia, have also increased over … [Read more...] about Study in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals