(Natural News) Learning how to read seed packet information is critical to the success of your home garden. Most seed packets contain instructions on how to properly take care of the seeds, but perusing these instructions can be confusing for new gardeners. Here’s how to read seed packet information for a successful home garden: (h/t to MelissaKNorris.com) How to read seed packet information Many […]

(Natural News) The global food supply chain only thrives through respectful cooperation. Free trade relies on strong, peaceful relations between all the nations of the world. In times of war, the interdependence of this global food system becomes a liability that threatens food security for billions of people around the world. As the world goes […]

(Natural News) The environment is spreading around 60 percent fewer seeds because the animals and pollinators that plants rely on are all dying. Seed dispersal is an important cog in ecological systems all over the world. Plants have quite literally evolved strategies to spread their seeds away from the parent plant. Some have figured out […]

(Natural News) Two major environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop the use of deadly pesticides that are harming bees and other pollinators. Last week, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) of North America filed a suit demanding that the EPA close […]

(Natural News) India has revoked a patent for a variety of cultivated potatoes grown almost exclusively for PepsiCo’s Lay’s potato chips. In 2019, PepsiCo sued several Indian farmers in the western state of Gujarat for planting a potato variety that the company patented, known as FC5 potatoes. This potato variety has a low moisture content, which […]

(Natural News) Saving seeds from fresh fruits or vegetables is a great way to save money on seeds for the next growing season. Seed saving is especially beneficial for people who grow their own food. It involves choosing the best plants from which to save seeds, harvesting those seeds at the right time, then storing them […]

(Natural News) An emergency food stockpile can significantly increase your chances of survival if SHTF. Ideally, it should have nutritious foods that fuel your body so you can easily carry out survival tasks or handle emergencies. You should also stockpile shelf-stable foods so you can stretch out your supply for as long as possible. Here are eight […]

(Natural News) If you’re considering starting a home garden, you have a variety of seeds to choose from. Your options include heirloom, open-pollinated and hybrid seeds. The three kinds of seeds come with their own pros and cons, as detailed below. Read on to learn what kind of seeds will suit your home garden best. (h/t […]

(Natural News) Next week in Rome, world leaders will gather to discuss how to fix the food system amid one of the worst hunger crises in recent times. According to a new United Nations report on hunger, more than 2.37 billion people did not have adequate access to food in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in food systems […]

(Natural News) New evidence has surfaced to suggest that communist China’s continued theft of American intellectual property extends to biotechnology. In 2011, a Chinese businessman was reportedly caught crawling through genetically modified (GMO) corn rows in Iowa on two separate occasions, pocketing transgenic seeds owned by Pioneer and Monsanto. Mo Hailong, the U.S. director of […]