Farming methods that support nature improve both biodiversity and crop yields, but more extensive measures may require ...

Agricultural biodiversity, or agrobiodiversity, is the foundation of the agricultural systems that feed our world. As agrobiodiversity loss accelerates and food production faces rising global threats, ...

The productivity of cacao trees decreases with time, forcing farmers to renew their plantations by either cutting down the old trees or establishing a new crop elsewhere. Frequently, new ...

The notion that increasing crop yields while preserving our planet’s vast biodiversity may appear to be a difficult task when productivity is often prioritized over biodiversity preservation in a ...

New study assesses impact of agricultural research investments on biodiversity, land use Data analysis spans 1960s Green Revolution to 2015 Date: February 4, 2025 Source: Purdue University Summary ...

Over 14,000 New Seed Samples Added To Svalbard's "Doomsday" Vault The Arctic Circle storage facility is designed to safeguard biodiversity and crops for the future.

Crop Trust, which works to preserve crop bio-diversity, needs to more than double its $300 million endowment fund to be able to support seed banks across the world, Executive Director Stefan ...

Intercropping, despite its challenges, can lead to improved crop yields, disrupted pest and disease spread, enhanced soil biodiversity, erosion control. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With cool ...

Mr Kilian leads the Crop Trust’s Biodiversity for Opportunities, Livelihoods and Development (Bold) project, which brings together partners including community seed banks, national breeding ...

Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler were named 2024 World Food Prize laureates for their contribution to seed conservation and crop biodiversity You can save this article by registering for free here ...

Meant to protect crop biodiversity in case of localized catastrophe, this curious depository is often referred to as the “doomsday seed vault.” ...