US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Monitoring Water Quality Using Drones
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service are using drones to sample irrigation ponds for e-coli. This could give farmers a new tool to avoid spraying potentially harmful bacteria on crops. USDA’s...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Partners to Produce Low Glycemic Sweetener
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service has partnered with private industry to create a low glycemic sweetener that can help diabetics. USDA's Patrick O'Leary has the story from the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research...
Mediacorp
Brunei's Water Village and its Changing Culture
This video looks at Brunei's water village and the recent attempts to bring it back to life. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 7/11
Food Farmer Earth
Tree Hive Bees- Scientific Research to Save the Honeybees
In an effort to save the honeybees, a veteran researcher, Lynn Royce, looks at tree hive bees to uncover the clues that may help their populations rebound.
Food Farmer Earth
Dutch Oven Gathering - A Culinary Tradition Revived
The video captures a Dutch Oven Gathering (D.O.G.), where enthusiasts of Dutch oven cooking come together to share and learn the art of this traditional cooking method. It highlights the simplicity and effectiveness of Dutch oven...
US Department of Agriculture
Training the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
USDA has announced funding under the new Farm Bill to train and educate the next generation of farmers and ranchers.
Restoration Planet
Island in the Sky : Cahuasqui, Ecuador
In this episode, the first in our exploration of South America, we take you to a very remote village high in the Ecuadorian Andes. We spend time on a small organic farm and get to know the people of this very special place. The local...
Food Farmer Earth
Canning Sardines at Home: A Guide to Preserving the Sea's Bounty
This video tutorial demonstrates the process of canning sardines, highlighting the importance of using a pressure canner to safely preserve low-acid foods like fish. The tutorial covers the entire canning process, from preparing the...
Mediacorp
Water Scarcity in Bangladesh
This video highlights the water scarcity crisis in Bangladesh, particularly affecting the women who bear the burden of fetching water for their households. It sheds light on the challenges faced by families in accessing clean drinking...
Curated Video
The Advantages and Concerns of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and Medicine
The video explains what genetic engineering is and how it is used in agriculture and medicine. It discusses the benefits and limitations of genetic engineering and considers some of the concerns that people have regarding its use. The...
Food Farmer Earth
Profile of an Executive Chef
On Food Farmer Earth, a short profile of David Padberg, executive chef at Park Kitchen, one of Portland's leading, innovative, and sustainably focused restaurants. Padberg's love of the hospitality field and preparing foods, he partly...
Food Farmer Earth
At the Brink: The Dire State of Our Ocean's Health
Major studies, including those by the Pew Commission and the U.S. Ocean Commission, have revealed that our oceans are facing a critical crisis, primarily due to overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Protecting Cambodia's Fish, Forests, and Wildlife
This video highlights the challenges faced by Cambodia, where droughts and the construction of new dams are threatening the country's reliance on fish as a vital source of protein. It also discusses the negative impact of deforestation...
Curated Video
Changunak Antisarlook: The Reindeer Queen
She was known as the Reindeer Queen – and one of the richest women in Alaska. So how did Changunak Antisarlook use her remarkable wealth to benefit the Inupiat community?
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: Overview of the Sassanian empire
What was the empire like at the time? What about the archaeology? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 1
Next Animation Studio
Gene that makes some soybean plants resistant to major parasite identified
Scientists have identified a gene that makes some soybean plants resistant to the cyst nematode, a parasite that causes the most economic damage to the soybean industry in the US, according to a paper published in the journal Nature....
Food Farmer Earth
The Foraging Frontier: Commercial Mushroom Pickers
Langdon Cook delves into the world of commercial foragers, who venture into forests to harvest nature's bounty, such as mushrooms that cannot be cultivated. This industry, spurred by the demand for wild foods in restaurants and markets,...
Food Farmer Earth
Revolutionizing Harvest: The Comfort-Focused Crop Picker
The Easy Pick machine revolutionizes farm labor by providing a comfortable platform for workers, allowing them to pick crops like strawberries and beans without crawling on their hands and knees. This innovative device offers protection...
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: Characteristics of the Citarum River
This video explores the importance of rivers in Indonesia, focusing on the Citarum River in West Java. It highlights the traditional practices and rituals of the Sundanese people, who have relied on the river for sustenance and...
US Department of Agriculture
The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System - An Overview
The Agricultural Research Service operates a genebank network designed to protect crucial plant germplasm. This helps plant breeders and researchers develop superior crops for today and tomorrow.
Mediacorp
Sustainable Agriculture, Ecotourism, and Cultural Preservation in Borneo
This video follows the success had by villages in Sabah to set up sustainable ecotourism. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 5/11
Mediacorp
Saving Indonesia's Citarum River: The Environmental Impact of Industrialization
This video highlights the environmental degradation caused by the rapid industrialization in Majalaya, a city in West Java. This video sheds light on the urgent need for stricter environmental laws and responsible industrial practices....
Curated Video
Significance and Uses of Buckwheat Around the World
This video explores the cultural significance of buckwheat in both Asian and Western countries. It highlights how buckwheat is used in traditional dishes and festivals in Asia, such as being a key ingredient in soba noodles in Japan. In...
Ancient Lights Media
Azerbaijan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Azerbaijan.