There's something in the water
MIT field study shows that arsenic in groundwater reduces rice yields in Bangladesh.
Bringing poverty-alleviating solutions to market in India, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda
2017 D-Lab Scale-Ups are tackling energy access, small farm irrigation, portable medical diagnostics, online education, and support for local artisans.
Hybrid drones carry heavier payloads for greater distances
Startup’s gas-electric engines may pave way for package delivery and human flight.
SproutsIO aims to power a “Personal Produce” movement
Smart, soil-free microgarden lets users optimize growing conditions while cutting water and resource use.
Back to our roots
MIT short program, Innovation and Technology in Agriculture and the Environment, unifies industry and academia.
Harnessing the right amount of sunshine
Study reveals the mechanisms of a protein that helps moss and green algae defend against too much light.
Climate change to deplete some US water basins, reduce irrigated crop yields
By 2050, the Southwest will produce significantly less cotton and forage, researchers report.
Evaluating approaches to agricultural development
Involving local farmers in tackling a problem can provide long-lasting benefits.
Charting a better future for Africa
Kenneth Strzepek applies models to help decision makers advance food security and sustainable development in a climate-compromised continent.
Funding solutions for pressing food and agriculture issues
Teams tackling crop spoilage, pesticide pollution, and farming efficiency win annual competition.
From fieldwork to the big screen
Fourth annual CEE Video Competition highlights global research and opportunities.
Nile faces greater variability
Climate change could lead to overall increase in river flow, but more droughts and floods, study shows.
Watering the world
New design cuts costs, energy needs for drip irrigation, bringing the systems within reach for more farmers.
Climate change to worsen drought, diminish corn yields in Africa
Over the next century, southern Africa will see widespread decreases in maize production.
Projecting food, water, energy, climate and other global changes
Marking 25 years of science and policy studies, the MIT Joint Program launches new website showcasing its expanded research portfolio.