In The Accidental Seed Heroes, Adam Alexander meets a range of seed innovators, who are not only championing traditional varieties but also breeding delicious new ones that will help create a sustainable future for our planet.

This report by Friends of the Earth finds that most no-till systems — a farming practice that reduces tillage and ploughing —  are responsible for one-third of total annual pesticide use in the U.S. can be attributed to no-till corn and soy production alone. The report argues that this practice is being promoted as a climate solution but says there is no clear link between no-till and carbon sequestration. 

This report by the Malabo Montpellier Panel explores strategies to boost Africa’s processing capacity and the challenges that currently hinder its growth and sustainability. It highlights successful case studies in Senegal, Kenya and Ghana.