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Fertilizer and the Fragile Future of Feeding the World

Fertilizer has become one of the most influential inputs in modern agriculture. By supplying essential nutrients that crops need to grow, fertilizers have dramatically increased food production and helped support the global population. Yet their widespread use has also raised concerns about environmental impacts and potential health risks. Understanding how fertilizers developed — from early… Continue reading Fertilizer and the Fragile Future of Feeding the World

Agriculture in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands

Agriculture in both the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) dates back centuries, rooted in the practices of the indigenous Chamorro people who cultivated food crops such as taro, breadfruit, bananas, and yams long before European contact. Traditional methods emphasized subsistence farming, where families produced their own food, and… Continue reading Agriculture in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands

How India Became the World Leader in Rice Production

India’s agricultural landscape is vast and diverse, and at its heart is rice, a staple that not only feeds hundreds of millions domestically, but also supplies global markets. In January 2026, India’s Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the country had officially overtaken China to become the world’s largest rice… Continue reading How India Became the World Leader in Rice Production

Saudi Arabia, the Desert Kingdom that Decided to Feed Itself

Saudi Arabia may be synonymous with desert landscapes, vast oil reserves and towering cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, but the country — a total land mass of 2,149,690 square kilometres — is far from barren when it comes to agriculture. While it has long been true that Saudi Arabia relies heavily on food imports,… Continue reading Saudi Arabia, the Desert Kingdom that Decided to Feed Itself