A Grain That Saves Soil. Why Is It Still “Rare”? скачать в хорошем качестве

A Grain That Saves Soil. Why Is It Still “Rare”?

What if a “wheat-like” grain could grow back year after year—more like grass than a crop? That’s the promise behind Kernza, a perennial grain developed from intermediate wheatgrass. Supporters say it could mean less plowing, healthier soil, and fewer nutrients washing into rivers and wells. So why can’t most people buy it in a normal grocery store? In this short documentary, we follow the real bottlenecks that keep Kernza from going mainstream: low and inconsistent yields, tiny kernels, tough processing steps, and a supply chain that was never built for a perennial grain. This isn’t just a story about a plant. It’s a story about how our entire food system is designed around annual crops—and what happens when an “ecosystem crop” tries to break in. Chapters 00:00 The grain that grows back 01:10 What Kernza really is 02:40 The big promise: soil, roots, and water 04:00 The first wall: yield 05:30 The second wall: processing and consistency 07:30 The third wall: supply chain and scale 09:20 Who’s trying to make it real 10:40 What success would change 11:30 The bigger question Question: If a grain could protect soil and water, would you pay more for it—at least at first? If you found this fascinating, hit subscribe for more stories like this. #Kernza #PerennialGrain #SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth #FoodSystem