There is a myth currently being spread all around the globe even as we speak, and that is the myth that newspapers are old fashioned and that nobody reads them anymore. While to some extent, the mass production of newspapers has been greatly halted over the years to the point …
While handbooks and scientific studies are always an interesting read for those interested in farming and all agriculture-related aspects, we decided to gather a list of books about farming that go one step further into the various aspects, problems and statistics regarding modern agriculture, food resources and the historical development …
Everyone loves a good story about hard laboring people who succeed in life by taking challenges and working hard. Also, a good story about farming, one of the first activities that preoccupied humankind since thousands of years is still compelling to watch, because modern technologies and innovations in the field …
The already wonderful places in Provence, in the south-east of France, have a special color in June and July, due to the huge lavender plantations, and the whole region becomes a large violet plain. Lavender is inseparably linked to Provence, just like cotton is linked to the Cotton Belt in …
Certain agricultural areas are so well known throughout the world that they will forever be synonymous with the cultures that have made them famous, even when these crops are in decline or when the land is used for other crops. Among these famous agricultural areas is the Cotton Belt, in …
December is not just the month of the winter holidays, but also the month when people have a more negative impact on the environment, most of the times without even knowing it. Studies show that, globally, our carbon footprint in this period is by 6% higher than in the rest …
The Christmas tree, majestic and beautifully ornamented, has become an emblematic symbol of Christmas Spirit all over the world. There are many legends about the origins of the tradition regarding Christmas tree decorations. One of these stories tells how Martin Luther was impressed by the beauty of small fir trees …
Over the centuries, the Christmas feast, which fills the souls of millions of people, especially children with joy, became loaded with many traditions and symbols. This feast is accompanied by the fresh aroma of the Christmas tree, making it the most important tree in the Christmas ritual. 98% of all …
Although we’ve covered in the past the topic of the biggest farms in the world, it doesn’t mean that the respective farms are also owned by the wealthiest farmers in the world. It may come as a surprise, but it takes more than just making profit from a large farm …
Ecological farming, also called organic or biological, is based on the premise that the crops take advantage of natural resources to, for example, fight pests, maintain or increase soil fertility, etc., without resorting to synthetic chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, and without using any organisms that have been genetically …
Farmers around the world are constantly looking for new solutions to improve production and find better and more effective methods for the conservation of natural resources. If some farmers are using hydroponic warehouses to save less water and chemical substances, others are using no-till farming in order to make the …
Humankind is in a perpetual search for new means of food production to ensure the necessary food resources for growing populations. Climate change and impending water crisis bring a cloud over conventional agriculture. Countries like Bangladesh and Yemen, as well as Germany and the US have come to seek alternative …