"Seeds are now an issue in our part of the world," says Amoah, stressing that finance for local projects is central to increasing resilience. "The owners are depriving farmers of seeds so if you want ...

In an era defined by a growing “crisis of connection,” a vacant lot can often feel like a symbol of neighborhood neglect. However, for the past three years, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day has been proving ...

Fonio (Digitaria exilis), a type of millet, is the oldest indigenous crop in West Africa and one of the fastest-maturing cereals. Despite its low yield, the combination of quick maturation and drought ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three months after historic December floods devastated farms across Snohomish County, growers are still struggling to recover.

July 8 - Growing up on a farm in a remote part of Cameroon, I learned at my mother’s side about the conditions needed for plants and crops – and the women who care for them – to thrive. I was inspired ...

Seed systems encompass the full suite of activities and institutions that enable the development, multiplication, distribution and use of crop varieties. They comprise both formal channels—public and ...