The Neolithic Grain That Survives Where Modern Wheat Dies

On the windswept Orkney Islands, an ancient grain has survived for six millennia against the odds. Bere Barley, the rugged "90-day crop" that fed Neolithic builders and Viking settlers, was nearly erased by standardized industrial farming in the 20th century. Join us as we rediscover this rare Scottish landrace, exploring the science behind its incredible resilience on marginal land and why its unique genetic diversity offers vital blueprints for future food security in a changing climate.