Author name: John Hutton

In a fascinating exploration of the hidden treasures within our oceans, researchers have turned their attention to the Actinomycetota, a group of bacteria known for their remarkable ability to produce bioactive natural products. The study, spearheade

In the world of agriculture, where the balance between productivity and environmental stewardship is often a tightrope walk, recent research from Xueliu Gong and his team at the Institute of Resources, Ecosystem and Environment of Agriculture at Nanj

In the bustling realm of urban agriculture, where every square foot of soil matters, a recent study sheds light on the intricate dance between soil health and crop yield. Carolyn A. Zeiner from the Department of Biology at the University of St. Thoma

Urban agriculture is carving out a significant niche within our regional food systems, and recent research highlights just how vital it is for sustainable urban development. A special section in the journal “Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems”

In a remarkable turn of events, the city of Mekelle in northern Ethiopia has seen its open spaces transform from underutilized plots into vital sources of sustenance amid a challenging period marked by the Tigray siege. A recent study conducted by Ti

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned life upside down for many, and urban farmers in Namibia’s informal settlements have felt the pinch more than most. A recent study led by J. Muzanima from the University of Namibia dives deep into the struggles faced b

In the bustling urban landscape of Ghana’s Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), a quiet yet significant transformation is taking place among vegetable farmers. As urbanization sweeps through the region, these farmers are not merely surviving; they

Urban agriculture is on the rise, and with it comes a pressing need for better understanding of the soils that nourish our urban gardens. Hannah M. Ohm, a researcher at the School of Natural Resource Sciences at North Dakota State University, sheds l