Scientists are finding new ways to tackle pests and boost crop yields, without resorting to the use of harmful chemicals. The world may have nearly 10 billion people by 2050, which the United ...

Wheat, a crop typically grown in cool climates, could be hit hard, say the authors Insects will be at the heart of worldwide crop losses as the climate warms up, predicts a US study. Scientists ...

And the problem is getting worse. Farmers in the U.S. lost about seven percent of their crops to pests in the 1940s. Since the 1980s, some 13 percent of crops are being lost -- and more pesticides ...

They are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which may bring drought, diseases and new pests ... crop diversity. She welcomed the inclusion of wild crops on the Red List.

They’re slithery, slimy and they love to make a smorgasbord of your crops. The drab and inconspicuous slug continues to increase its rank of pests you should scout for and monitor in your corn ...