Across centuries, farming has been a way of life, passed down and protected through generations. Agriculture has shaped human history, influencing the meals on our tables and the landscapes we call home.
In nations like Bangladesh and Denmark, fields of rice and pasturelands for dairy stretch across the countryside, feeding millions. In New Zealand and Argentina, vast pastures support livestock that sustain local diets and drive global trade. Even though modern techniques and technology have transformed farming, the connection to soil, climate, and nature remains at the heart of agriculture.
The gallery focuses on countries where the highest share of land is devoted to farming, rather than those with the largest total farmland. Click through to discover how these agricultural giants blend tradition, land, and innovation to feed the world, while also confronting the challenges and problems that threaten their future.