Our economies and our ecosystems rely heavily on trees; that means the health of our planet depends on the health of our forests.
An estimated 20 000 plant species are used medicinally today and a number of ingredients commonly used in modern medicine to treat serious diseases, originate from plant-based traditional medicine.
Climate change has been the subject of much debate in recent years, with arguments raging across the globe about what the real causes behind the changes that we are seeing on our planet are.
Climate change has been the subject of much debate in recent years, with arguments raging across the globe about what the real causes behind the changes that we are seeing on our planet are.
Aphids are among the most widespread pests affecting the agricultural industry around the world. While we may not think we need to compete against these tiny insects for the potatoes on our plate, if not monitored, the effects of aphids may present a serious problem for potato production.
Agriculture has been an integral part of human life since the earliest times. When our nomadic ancestors began to settle and grow their own food, human society changed forever.
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