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A hardier coffee plant could save yields worldwide from climate change
Cultivated and wild coffee plants alike are facing various threats, a changing climate high among them.
New food technologies could release 80% of the world’s farmland back to nature
Global conservation will fail unless it addresses the underlying issue of food production.
Food sovereignty can empower farmers and costumers alike
Food sovereignty is based on the idea that people should control their own agricultural systems.
Why the purple tomato’s success is a win for GM foods
There are many good reasons why modifying an organism’s genetics may be better for us.
Healthier plant-based diets are better for the environment
Different plant-based diets can have different health and environmental impacts.
Dams can help boost food security, scientists say
We need to explore alternative water storage solutions, but also acknowledge that many dams are already in place.