7 Best Articles on Agriculture
The most useful articles on agriculture from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Agriculture Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on agriculture by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- Agrivoltaics: Where Solar Energy Meets Agriculture
- With So Few Farmers, Why Are Video Games About Farming So Popular?
- Tackling hunger: What we need to do to improve food security
- High energy costs are hitting the vertical farming industry hard
- Agriculture’s connected future: How technology can yield new growth
Videos
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High energy costs are hitting the vertical farming industry hard
They were touted as the next big thing. Indoor farms, growing crops year-round in controlled environments, reducing not only food miles but also the amount o...
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on agriculture—all under 10 minutes.
Tackling hunger: What we need to do to improve food security
Food security is one of the world's greatest challenges and we must act now to make agriculture more sustainable and ensure everyone has what they need.
Farmers are Struggling With Climate Change, but Yields Continue to Rise. What’s Going On?
Hans Schmitz, an Indiana wheat farmer, made a difficult decision this year. In a last-minute call, he planted only 100 acres of wheat, roughly half the amount of seed he usually grows. The soil just…
With So Few Farmers, Why Are Video Games About Farming So Popular?
An archaeologist considers what farming simulators reveal about humanity’s ancient and evolving relationship with agriculture.
Electric Tractors are Rolling Out in the Field. Here’s What That Could Mean for Farmers.
A quiet revolution is rolling across American farms—and it’s so hushed that you may have to strain your ears to hear it. Although diesel tractors are practically synonymous with farming, green…
Agrivoltaics: Where Solar Energy Meets Agriculture
Learn how agrivoltaics has the potential to boost farmers' income, improve food security, and increase energy independence.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on agriculture.
Agriculture’s connected future: How technology can yield new growth
Agriculture must embrace a digital, connectivity-fueled transformation in order to overcome increasing demand and several disruptive forces.
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