March 20 - In some regions of the world, wild-caught insects have been a valuable source of protein for centuries. However, the mass farming of insects for food and feed is a modern practice. Over the ...

Vertical farming can do more than lettuce. A research team has investigated the cultivation of six food groups in vertical farming: Crops, algae, mushrooms, insects, fish and cultivated meat. In this ...

Agricultural robots assist farmers with precision tasks without replacing human workers, enhancing efficiency and ...

Organic farming practices focus on using natural methods to cultivate crops, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This approach not only enhances the quality of food but also contributes to ...

The local foods to schools movement has grown at leaps and bounds across the country and was preparing for a federal boost of about $660 million to be awarded for Local Food to Schools projects. The ...