Engineering Crops to Photosynthesise Better Just Got One Step Closer to Reality

Engineering crops to photosynthesise better just got one step closer to reality

Hans Henning Wenk / Getty ImagesAs Earth’s population grows, we will need more food. According to one estimate, we may need to nearly double our crop yields in the next century to keep up. At the same time, climate change and wild weather events are making it harder than ever to grow food. We are faced with a complex problem, but one thing is certain: we will need to grow better, more productive crops. Crops have already gone through aeons of ev…

6 Crops Small Farmers Can Grow in Autumn That Give Higher Yield & Profits

Autumn’s mild and temperate climate offers an excellent window for cultivating a variety of vegetables that survive outside the peak growing seasons. This transitional period, characterised by cooler days and moderate humidity, creates ideal conditions for off-season farming.  For small-scale farmers, it presents a valuable opportunity to grow high-demand vegetables that command premium prices, while maximising land use and building a steady sou…