The first monoculture system in the Amazon. Lombardo’s research contradicts the previously held common perceptions about the Amazon rainforest, that it does not sustain any type of agriculture ...

This finding contradicts previous theories that dismissed the possibility of intensive monoculture agriculture in the region. Skip to main content Your source for the latest research news ...

A 2020 study by the nonprofit WWF looked at farmers that transitioned from soy monoculture to agroforestry in the Amazon rain forest and found planting the new system costs roughly $1,060 to ...

The vulnerabilities of monoculture farming were understood long ago. Seeking to feed a growing population, Ireland planted millions of so-called Lumper potatoes in the early 19th century. When a rot ...

Regenerative systems aren’t just environmentally sound — they build resilient businesses that aren’t reliant on outside vendors. It’s a principle that applies far beyond agriculture.

Until now, it was believed that pre-Columbian agriculture in the Amazon was based exclusively on agroforestry polycultures rather than large-scale monoculture. However, this discovery confirms that an ...

A coconut monoculture plot contrasts next to a 15-year-old mature rubber agroforestry system at Kho Hong Hill in Hat Yai district. Image by Carolyn Cowan/Mongabay.

A pre-Columbian society in the Amazon developed a sophisticated agricultural engineering system that allowed them to produce maize throughout the year, according to a recent discovery by a team of ...