In the upland forests of Vanua Levu and Taveuni in Fiji, a remarkable and largely unknown form of agriculture has been unfolding for millions of years, long before humans planted their first crops. Tiny ants, no bigger than a grain of rice, have been cultivating plants in a sophisticated system that mirrors human farming in striking ways. For Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate Umar Diarra at The University of the South Pacific, learning about the depth of this ancient partnership was life-changing.
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