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Identical to a natural forest, a food forest consists of seven layers, each playing a unique role in creating a ...

Farmers can build more resilient farmlands by growing trees alongside crops and livestock, a technique called "agroforestry." ...

A citizen science project gives gardeners the chance to preserve heirloom crops that could be resistant to disease, pests and climate change.

Bhavithra J. speaks in a firm and loud voice. A male farmer in Tamil Nadu once asked: “Why are you raising your voice? You ...

Dogs are adorable, devoted, caring, and nonjudgmental creatures who bring joy and affection into our lives. The average dog ...