The global rush for land is leaving people hungry The 2008 spike in food prices triggered a rush in land deals. While these large-scale land deals are supposedly being struck to grow food, the crops ...

Fields of crops and pastures for animals occupy an extraordinary 40% of available global land. But the way we grow food on these vast swathes of land is putting increasing pressure on nature.

"Growing your own food is like printing your own money." Urban gardener scores major win over authorities to ignite movement ...

The rising global population means farmers will have to grow about 50 percent more food by 2050. But how are they going to do that without taking up more land? Without leaving an even bigger mark ...

Today, almost half of the liveable land on Earth is used for growing food, which can damage the homes of animals and create problems for local plants. Most of us enjoy eating tasty food ...

Henry Rasmussen is a life-long gardener, writer and passionate environmentalist. He is 90 years old and still growing food on his one-acre piece of land in Kenora, Ont.

"We need more youth interested in agriculture, growing food and being part of the food system. We're hoping to inspire a new generation of farmers and growers." Agroforestry is a land use ...