Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, by helping farmers turn manure ...

With an estimated 30–40% of the United States' food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug ...

A farmer from Harinkhola No. 1 Gram Panchayat at Asarpur in Arambagh, Kashinath Ghosh, has been cultivating winter vegetables through organic farming and actively encouraging other farmers to adopt ...

Ever asked yourself "where does milk come from?" A few months ago, I purchased an American Devon/Jersey Cross milking cow ...

Nyiraneza said P.E.I.’s soil is great for food production, but it’s fragile. The hills and topography of the island, combined ...

As the growing season draws to a close and your garden beds are filled with dead plants, consider adding them to your compost ...

TWIXMAS is the time for dreaming about what you’ll do in the garden next year. So I’ve spoken to horticultural experts across ...

How many homes could be heated by cow muck? It is not a question I have thought about before, but as Britain searches for sustainable sources of heat, many farmers are looking, well, right under their ...

A rake scooping horse manure into a wheelbarrow - Maho/Getty Images Animal manure remains one of the best amendments you can make to your soil, but there are important mistakes to avoid when using ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 22: Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal poses for a photo a she unveils her "got milk?" ad at City Bakery on September 22, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) ...