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Agriculture
fromColossal
1 day ago

How One Cooperative Champions the Quechua Weavers of Peru's Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley's economy is shifting from traditional subsistence to cash-based systems, impacting Quechua communities and their livelihoods.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

How Bolivia's cacao farmers took on the gold mining industry and won

Agroforestry practices in Bolivia protect cacao quality and prevent gold mining, ensuring agricultural sustainability and food security.
Madrid food
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago

The Latin American food capital you're not talking about

Chile's culinary scene blends creativity with tradition, reflecting a reserved culture shaped by its historical past.
#gardening
fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Everyday cooking

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
fromKqed
5 days ago
Agriculture

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
Agriculture
fromKqed
5 days ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Photos: In this part of the world, nearly every chile pepper farmer is a woman

Women in rural India dominate chile farming, handling labor-intensive tasks while men prefer financial roles in agriculture.
fromEarth911
6 days ago

How To Grow Vegetables With Aquaponics

Aquaponics systems utilize one gallon of water to produce a kilogram of leafy greens, compared to over 30 gallons in traditional farming, showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Environment
Madrid food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

From Monarchs to Margaritas: Mexico's Quiet Green Revolution - San Francisco Bay Times

Mexico's monarch butterfly population surged 64% due to conservation efforts, while Jose Cuervo innovates with eco-friendly products from agave waste.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

New uses for traditional crops are increasing value per acre

Crops are increasingly designed to serve multiple markets simultaneously, enhancing value creation without requiring more land.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Chuquimamani-Condori Confirms New Los Thuthanaka Music, Shares Unreleased Songs

Chuquimamani-Condori debuted new music and announced a project, Waq'a, inspired by Aymara stories, set for release on April 3.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The Nazca culture's legacy of adaptation offers clues to the current climate crisis

The Nazca culture's aqueducts and geoglyphs symbolize water and fertility, reflecting ancient wisdom still relevant today.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The subway that brought life back to Quito's historic center

Natividad Dominguez, a salchipapa vendor in Quito, has seen her business thrive since the metro's introduction, despite her personal fear of using it.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 weeks ago

How to Kill Winter Crops Without Losing Soil Gains

Proper timing and method for terminating cover crops are crucial for maximizing soil biomass and ensuring successful subsequent crop growth.
Madrid food
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Farmers Describe Torture From US-Ecuadorian Joint Military Operation

The US is escalating military operations in Latin America, particularly against drug cartels, under 'Operation Total Extermination' and 'Operation Southern Spear'.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Yes, You Can Grow A Tree From An Avocado Pit - Tasting Table

Avocado pits can be regrown into trees by suspending them over water with toothpicks until roots develop, then planting in aerated soil in a terracotta pot.
History
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Centuries before the Inca, Peru's wealthy imported parrots from afar

The Ychsma kingdom maintained a sophisticated long-distance trade network spanning hundreds of kilometers across the Andes to import live parrots from the Amazon rainforest centuries before the Inca Empire.
Agriculture
fromApartment Therapy
4 weeks ago

This "Heirloom" Trend Transformed My Garden Just in Time for Spring

Heirloom seeds, with a history of over 50 years, offer flavorful, nutrient-rich produce that connects gardeners to their heritage.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

How weaving, glamping and kayak tours are helping to tackle deforestation in Argentina's Gran Chaco

Jorge Luna chose forest tourism over timber sales to combat deforestation and support local conservation efforts in Argentina's Gran Chaco forest.
#seed-starting
Agriculture
fromEarth911
4 weeks ago

Seed, Sprout, Spectacular: Tips for Starting Your Garden From Scratch

Starting plants from seed saves money, reduces waste, and allows for better seed selection compared to buying nursery starts.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Peas Grow Quicker And More Uniformly In Your Garden When You Make This Step First - Tasting Table

Soak pea seeds in lukewarm water for 8-12 hours before planting to improve germination, nutrient absorption, and seedling vigor.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Live parrots were carried across the Andes before the Incas' rise

Ancient Ychsma culture in Peru imported live parrots from the Amazon across the Andes mountains, hundreds of kilometers away, as evidenced by ancient DNA analysis of feathers.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

This ancient South American kingdom ran on bird poop

A pre-Inca Peruvian civilization applied seabird guano to maize by at least 1250, boosting soil fertility, enabling larger harvests, population growth, and regional trade.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to eat well and within Earth's limits

Dietary choices drive human health and planetary stability; shifting to minimally processed, protein-rich and plant-forward diets reduces emissions, water use, pollution, and premature deaths.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Coca leaf is life itself': Andean growers' hopes fade as WHO upholds global ban

Andean communities use coca leaves for medicine, ritual, and daily life, but international drug classification treats the leaf like cocaine, preventing legal international markets.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

After living in South America for 7 years, there's just one region I always recommend to first-time visitors

The Andes Cordillera is full of incredible sights, unique ecosystems, and unforgettable experiences. I believe there's something here for everyone, from vibrant cities to towering volcanic peaks.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Save Up to 40% With These Cotopaxi Coupon Codes and Discounts

A favorite of backpackers, outdoor adventurers, and national park wanderers alike, Cotopaxi is known for its deceptively spacious bags, outdoor gear, protective clothing, and colorful styles. I've spent my fair share of time trekking up and down the country with my own Cotopaxi bag ( Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack), which has seen such sights as Acadia National Park and downtown Boston, and on a recent trip to Italy, my travel partner brought hers along the Amalfi Coast.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Riding the wave: can surf tourism save Peru's ancient reed-boat fishing culture?

Archaeologists estimate that fishers in Peru have been using the reed boats for approximately 3,500 years. Elaborate ceramics dating back to the sophisticated Moche culture (AD100-800) and the later Chimu civilisation (900-1470), depict figures astride the craft, which was called a tup in the now-extinct Mochica language. They are believed to be among the first crafts to be used for riding waves, possibly predating Polynesian proto-surfing in Hawaii.
Food & drink
fromColossal
1 month ago

Inside the Sacred Valley Ceramics Studio Referencing Ancient Peruvian Practices

It is not about reproducing the past but about engaging in dialogue with it. We apply the same level of care and rigor to all pieces. Many of our utilitarian pieces have a strong sculptural quality, and several of the more artistic works originate from everyday forms and functions. We do not establish rigid boundaries between these categories; all are part of the same vision.
Arts
History
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Discover Khipu, the Ancient Incan Record & Writing System Made Entirely of Knots

Inca khipus encoded inventories, censuses, and historical narratives via knots, cord position, length, and fiber color, functioning as portable organic data systems.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Glacier grafting: How an Indigenous art is countering water scarcity

High-altitude communities in Pakistan are creating artificial glaciers through glacier grafting to store ice and mitigate water shortages caused by rising temperatures.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

A shrinking Colorado River is forcing farms to change - High Country News

The Colorado River is an interconnected system, sustained by Rocky Mountain snowpack, rainfall and groundwater. It is fragile, and under increasing stress. Two and a half decades into this century, the river that built the modern West has 20% less water flowing through it than it did on average in the last century. As heat and drought intensify, so do the stakes: Failure to recognize the severity of changing conditions, managing the river in parts without considering needs of the whole and inadequate planning for long-term shortages put the future of all the basin at risk.
Agriculture
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling

Nicaraguan banana workers suffered infertility, kidney failure, skin disease or cancer from Nemagon (DBCP) exposure, and court-ordered compensation remains largely unpaid decades later.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not | TechCrunch

Canopii develops autonomous robotic greenhouses that grow produce from seed to harvest without human intervention, using minimal water and space while producing up to 40,000 pounds annually.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Fill Your Windows With Year-Round Edible Produce

Window farms enable indoor food production in small spaces through vertical hydroponic gardening, with 71% of Americans planning to grow food in 2025 and over 27% choosing indoor methods.
Agriculture
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Did seabird poop fuel rise of Chincha in Peru?

The Chincha used seabird guano as a nutrient-rich fertilizer, leveraging marine resources and ecological knowledge to enhance maize production and trade.
Agriculture
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Self-Sustaining Building in China Grows Food on Every Floor, And It Was Built On A Farmland Plot - Yanko Design

Wei Dou's Verdant Syndicate preserves agricultural identity on converted farmland through tenant-operated vertical farming integrated into a mixed-use building's structure and design.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The true cost of Ecuador's perfect roses: how the global flower trade poisons workers

Ecuador's Cayambe region relies on rose cultivation for high-value export income, but growers face economic insecurity and environmental and health risks from intensive pesticide use.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why investors and farmers are betting on organic agriculture

Organic farming is now the most profitable model for U.S. farmers, consistently generating higher net income than conventional systems.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Here's The US State That Broccoli On Your Plate Probably Comes From - Tasting Table

Nearly 90% of U.S. broccoli is grown in California, produced by large industrial farms that enable year-round, low-cost supply and undercut smaller growers.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Slow-Growing Crop That Pays Off Big When You Start It From Seed - Tasting Table

People grow asparagus from crowns because it shortens the long wait times for harvesting. From seed, you'll need to wait three years before harvesting asparagus. Some people consider that a waste of time. The tradeoff is that you can keep harvesting every spring for up to 15 years or more. If you plant crowns, you get a one-year jump on things. However, those crowns may have soil-borne diseases you don't know about, so there is a risk involved. Seeds remove that problem.
Agriculture
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

In Wake of India's "Green Revolution," Scientists Find Organic Soils Healthier

As concepts such as "regenerative" and "biodynamic" continue to enter the mainstream coffee lexicon, scientists continue to literally dig into the soil to give them meaning. A recent peer-reviewed study from India's Western Ghats argues that one of the clearest signals of healthy, sustainable coffee farms lies in the ground itself, with organic coffee soils performing better than soils from conventional farms treated with synthetic inputs.
Agriculture
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How do you modernise mango farming?

Even in good years, mangoes are considered one of the most difficult fruit crops to cultivate. They depend on a delicate balance of climate, tree physiology, and farming techniques. Getting that balance right is crucial for India, the world's biggest producer of mangoes, where 23 million tonnes of the fruit is harvested every year - almost a fifth of India's total fruit output.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Historic harvests and sky-high prices so why can't Colombia's coffee-growers hire pickers?

Colombia's coffee industry faces an existential crisis despite record prices, as climate change causes erratic seasons, labor shortages, and rural abandonment that threaten the viability of farming.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Pulse School: Three great reasons to put a pulse in rotation

Pulses improve crop rotations by providing agronomic benefits, soil health improvements, disease management, nitrogen fixation, and market diversification while fitting best between cereal crops.
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