In Hawaii, where 90% of food is imported, farmers who offset imbalance now face cuts
In Hawaii, where 90% of the food is imported, local farmers like Makua need boosts from federal funding so there is greater ...
The Maui News6 年
Green acres: Growing taro in hard places is just the challenge for farmers like Bobby Pahia
The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo Pahia started growing taro, or kalo in Hawaiian, under the tutelage of University of Hawaii’s Dr. John Cho. And not just a little kalo, a lot of kalo.
National Geographic news7 年
Reviving Hawaii’s Most Valued Crop
Hoping to change that, Miyasaka and her team are testing blight-resistant taro at the University of Hawaii. Irrigation has also been an issue. Abundant water is key for growing taro, but large ...