Cleaner skies are on the horizon, but unless we prepare, they could also bring tougher times for farmers.
If rice is on half the world’s plates, its future should concern us all
Land must be understood…
Synergy for impact is necessary through the alignment of science, policy, and practice.
The health of our planet and the well-being of its people are inseparable…
In the quest to combat climate-induced droughts, every leaf counts. A new study presented by Prem Sagar Mathangi, a master’s student at the University of Hohenheim at Tropentag 2024, sheds light on an overlooked aspect of wheat physiology: the role of lower leaves in drought resilience.
Due to lower quantities per hectare compared to conventional methods, organic agriculture is seen as an unrealistic strategy to feed the world. The yield gap is what separates the two, currently positioning us at the shoreside of intensified, conventional farming. But is this yield difference as conclusive as it seems?
Two very different success stories, one conclusion: going to the people and connecting with the local producers is what makes research come alive.
Tunisia, also known as the land of the olive tree, faces environmental crises such as soil degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. Unsustainable farming practices have exacerbated these issues, pointing to critical need for new practices. Agroecology offers promising pathways for olive growers to create more resilient agricultural systems
In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding and addressing gender sensitivity in our work is not just a trend—it’s a necessity. In the workshop on how to integrate gender sensitivity in agricultural research and projects, PhD researchers Lilian Beck from the University Hohenheim and Subash Surendran Padmaja from the University of Bonn discuss gendered power dynamics that extend far beyond simple patriarchal frameworks.
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