36 articles tagged with "agriculture"
Research indicates that well-positioned poplar plantations can significantly improve connectivity for forest birds in agricultural areas, particularly benefiting species with higher dispersal abilities.
Australia is emerging as a significant player in the global truffle market, with its success attributed to unique underground conditions that favor truffle growth.
Strategic angle: A new generation of smart disease forecasting may help combat a fungus that threatens sugar beet crops.
Strategic angle: Following an investigation into EU agriculture subsidies, Greece appoints new ministers amid ongoing scrutiny.
Strategic angle: Scientists at Rothamsted Research have successfully developed wheat with dramatically reduced levels of asparagine, using gene editing techniques.
Strategic angle: Adelaide University leads an international consortium to enhance wheat performance through spatial omics technologies.
Strategic angle: A new study highlights health risks from crops absorbing harmful contaminants and calls for further research.
Strategic angle: Research reveals how farmers' risk preferences influence their decisions on crop insurance, impacting agricultural risk management.
Strategic angle: Exploring the benefits of recycling animal manure to combat soil acidification and enhance agricultural yields.
Strategic angle: While drones are driving innovation across industries, European agriculture still lags in unlocking their full potential due to regulatory challenges.
Strategic angle: A multi-state research team reveals that cover crop use outperforms other practices in maintaining soil health.
Strategic angle: Every spring, Canadian beekeepers await the arrival of queen bees crucial to their industry, but reliance on imports may not be the solution.
Strategic angle: A breakthrough 'superfood' for honeybees has been developed, leading to significant colony growth.
Strategic angle: Analysis reveals that most pesticides used in Australian agriculture are prohibited in other regions, highlighting regulatory disparities.
Strategic angle: New research reveals a chemical-free method for cleaning agricultural produce using bubbles and sound waves.
Strategic angle: UC Riverside researchers have identified a mechanism that allows plants to rapidly slow growth in response to extreme environmental stress.
Strategic angle: Research reveals a link between antimicrobial resistance and agricultural practices.
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in genetic research may transform rice cultivation by enabling perennial growth, potentially enhancing food security.
Strategic angle: Soil is a dynamic, living system, but agricultural practices threaten its integrity.
Strategic angle: In Denmark, the spread of solar panels in rural areas could play a deciding factor in the national elections on Tuesday.
Strategic angle: A new tool aims to alert farmers to potential bird flu outbreaks in cattle, helping to mitigate risks.
Strategic angle: Researchers develop new durum wheat lines that withstand freezing temperatures while maintaining high-quality pasta production.
Strategic angle: Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting but may have detrimental effects on soil stability.
Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered certain proteins may be the key to saving plants' lives when multiple stressors hit at the same time.
Strategic angle: Severe drought and freezing temperatures in the Peruvian Andes have led to increased domestic violence, highlighting the economic impact of climate change.
Strategic angle: Water shortages and rising heat are putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting.
Strategic angle: Research highlights critical management strategies for potato farmers facing dry rot challenges.
Strategic angle: An international research team found that climate mitigation consistent with the 1.5 °C target could raise global hunger risk in 2050 by 17% compared to a baseline scenario.
The Iran conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer costs, raising alarms over a return of food inflation.
Farmers in water-scarce areas can safely use treated wastewater for irrigation, as certain crops can absorb and store pharmaceutical byproducts.
Strategic angle: Research led by the University of Cambridge and the RSPB shows that farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter peat can enhance bird biodiversity.
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that a man-made food source can effectively support honey bee nutrition during winter months.
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants manage their growth in response to climate stress, aiding in recovery and food production.
Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of volcanic activity and climate patterns on monsoon variability in Asia.
Strategic angle: An international research team has identified a crucial genetic factor that determines the winter hardiness of faba beans.
Strategic angle: Research reveals how SYFO2 protein facilitates self-fertilization in legumes, enhancing agricultural efficiency.