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Chemical pesticides have long been the frontline defense against crop diseases—especially those caused by bacteria. But with the surge in pesticide resistance, risks to farmworker health, environmental toxicity, and consumer…
The world of organic farming is changing. While many still imagine sun-drenched fields and cheerful farmers tending to greens, a quieter revolution is under way—a shift toward “dark farming.” This…
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Stuck in a harvest rut or frustrated by weak, compacted garden soil? You’re not alone. Most home gardeners (and even many professionals) rely on conventional tilling and shallow digging—which can…
When you think of organic farming, you might picture sun-drenched fields tended lovingly by hand, free from pesticides and hi-tech gadgets—but today’s organic farms are breaking the stereotype. Thanks to…
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If you’ve ever wandered outside on a cool night in India or admired fragrant white blossoms carpeting the ground at dawn, you’ve probably crossed paths with Parijat—also known as Night-Flowering…
In the sun-scorched outskirts of Tripoli, a quiet revolution is taking root. Meet 24-year-old Abdallah Elfandi, a Libyan farmer who’s growing lush, organic crops—without soil—in the middle of the desert.…