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Falk Gärtner transformed a dry, sandy plot into a profitable permaculture farm, using no machines or toxins while growing multiple crops.
Upwards of 80 million pounds of DDT were sprayed annually in the U.S., leading to significant environmental and health concerns.
Environmental campaigner George Monbiot investigates innovative agricultural methods in Helsinki that aim to produce food sustainably and address environmental challenges.
Alys plants a variety of small evergreen shrubs and flowering plants in a garden that was once just grass and weeds along a side road.
Discovery Channel showcases teeth farming to combat weevils in grain storage.
In 1981, the Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak in California's Santa Clara Valley sparked a conflict between environmentalists and farmers over agricultural practices.
Ghost farms in Greece, some abandoned since 1993, contribute to marine pollution by releasing microplastics and plastic debris into the ocean.
Nitrous oxide levels in the atmosphere have increased by 30% in the past 40 years, making it the largest remaining threat to the ozone layer.
In 1961, a single cow in the U.S. produced nine liters of milk per day, while today's cows average 28 liters due to intensive breeding practices.
The Mayan civilization develops advanced agricultural techniques to thrive in a tropical climate.
300,000 square kilometers of cropland worldwide need rewetting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from damaged peatlands.
Microbes, including bacteria, are essential for composting and enriching soil for plants.
Hemp cultivation began 12,000 years ago in China, providing food, oil, and textiles before facing decades of prohibition and misinformation.
The switch from a hunter gatherer society to farming harms health in Catalhoyuk.
A 50% gap exists between current food production and the amount needed by 2050 to adequately feed the global population.
Solar still only accounts for 3.7 percent of worldwide energy production, prompting calls for innovative solutions like agrivoltaics and floatovoltaics.
By 2050, suitable land for coffee production could shrink by half due to climate change, threatening the livelihoods of 125 million people worldwide.
John manages about 100 farmers and oversees the loading of 150 boxcars of grain each year at a diesel grain elevator in Saskatchewan.
Eddie Jones discusses Addie's unique composting and fruit cultivation at 40 degrees south.
Jack Drake, at 64 years old, continues to work as a cowboy in British Columbia's Nicola Valley, earning $400 a month plus room and board.
The Jones family raises buffalo on their ranch, restoring biodiversity and creating boots from hides.
In several African countries, foreign investment in agriculture has enhanced infrastructure and living standards while also causing environmental harm and threatening small farms.
A local farm family learns how to reclaim unproductive land and improve their income through cooperative farming efforts in Alabama.
Argentina's wealth of resources has been undermined by over-investment in agriculture, political mismanagement, inequality, and widespread corruption.
The population of Maripasula has nearly doubled from 5,500 in 2010 to 9,700 today, intensifying the pressure on local agricultural practices and forest resources.
Two boys plan to protect a beaver after its dam floods their father's hayfield, leading to a conflict between wildlife and farming.
Bees play a crucial role in global agriculture and face critical endangerment due to the impacts of globalization and environmental changes.
A teenage girl assists in the birth of a calf, weighing around 80 pounds, during calving season on her family's Montana cattle ranch.
Baracoa, Cuba's cocoa capital, showcases Barako's cocoa farming techniques and traditions.
Teams at the International Ox Pull can drag sleds weighing up to 6 tons, demonstrating the strength of oxen in a traditional competition.
55% of the global population hears unpleasant sounds daily, contrasting with the harmonious natural soundscape of La Gomera in the Canary Islands.
Farm labor during World War II is examined through the lens of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's efforts to mobilize agricultural workers for the war effort.
Ten years ago, John and Molly Chester purchased a 200-acre lemon grove in Ventura County, California, with the goal of creating a biodiverse farm.
La Junquera in Southern Spain showcases Regenerative Organic Agriculture practices for healthier soil.
Agriculture's evolution over 5,000 years, from early farming practices to modern debates on GMOs, is documented by photographer Jim Richardson.
Benjamin Vidmar grows fresh herbs and vegetables in a domed greenhouse in Spitsbergen, where temperatures can drop to -25° C and darkness lasts for three months.
Thousands of barrels of potatoes are harvested in the St. John Valley, where families work together to fill them before the weather turns.
In India, the Wild Seve hotline provides farmers with assistance for crop damage caused by wildlife, facilitating compensation claims with government support.
Harley Davidson's wire-rimmed glasses production showcases intricate engineering, while pistachio harvesting highlights the collaboration between man and machine.
In Yuma, Arizona, the community's deep spiritual connection to the Colorado River intertwines with their role as the winter vegetable capital of the United States.
Since the mid-1990s, the average temperature in Southern Greenland has risen by nearly 2 degrees Celsius, leading to longer growing seasons for farmers.
Farmers on Lake Inle use a unique rowing technique, wrapping one leg around the oar, allowing them to tend to their floating gardens with both hands free.
Copper prices have surged to nearly $300 a sheet, prompting Mark and Digger to protect their valuable stills from potential theft.
500,000 acres of farmland on Prince Edward Island face economic pressures and climate change, challenging local farmers to adapt their practices.
37 billion eggs were produced in the United States during World War II, as farmers faced increased demands for wartime food production.
Côte d'Ivoire, the world's largest cocoa producer, faces a crisis as over 100,000 tonnes of cocoa are smuggled out, impacting local farmers and prompting government action.
Stanley Tucci travels through Italy, highlighting the culture and cuisine of Rome, Tuscany, Alpe di Siusi, and the Trabocchi Coast.
An 11-acre plot in Warren County, North Carolina, is now owned by Patrick Brown, a fourth generation farmer whose ancestors worked the land since the 1800s.
