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UrduHotter and more humid weather could make much of East Africa unsuitable for certain livestock production and highlights the need for accelerated adaptation in the sector
Tag: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION/ECONOMICS
UNEP synthesis of scientific assessments provides blueprint to secure humanity’s future
Meeting ramped-up climate and biodiversity targets, cutting deadly pollution and achieving SDGs needs an all-society push for sustainability
Wolves prefer to feed on the wild side
Research team studies feeding behavior of wild predators in Mongolia
QUT Panama disease breakthrough sparks US funding
QUT researcher Distinguished Professor James Dale and his team have successfully developed a line of Cavendish bananas resistant to Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4)
Irish-Welsh team to investigate oats
– major grant to develop new climate-resistant varieties
International team first to stack virus resistance plus iron & zinc in a non-cereal crop
Project makes a major step closer to bringing improved varieties to farmers
Application of potassium to grass used as cover crop guarantees higher-quality cotton
In an article, Brazilian researchers show that besides simplifying operational logistics and improving production, fertilization of the grass used as a cover crop can reduce fertilizer use in the long run.
Out of this world: U of I researchers measure photosynthesis from space
Research team develops model to accurately calculate gross primary productivity (GPP) in bioenergy crops using satellite data.
Common weed killers favour antibiotic resistant bacteria, new study shows
The use of weed killers can increase the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in soil, a new study from the University of York shows. Herbicides are one of the most widely used chemicals in agriculture and while these compounds are…
Invasive flies prefer untouched territory when laying eggs
A recent study finds that the invasive spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii ) prefers to lay its eggs in places that no other spotted wing flies have visited. The finding raises questions about how the flies can tell whether…
Drone-based photogrammetry: A reliable and low-cost method for estimating plant biomass
Remote sensing technology has become a vital tool for scientists over the past several decades for monitoring changes in land use, ice cover, and vegetation across the globe. Satellite imagery, however, is typically available at only coarse resolutions, allowing only…
Mosel vineyards are preparing for climate change by sharing their soil with aromatic herbs
The landscape of sloping vineyards on the banks of the River Mosel in Germany is a characteristic symbol of a region, which cannot be understood without its wine: the Mosel wine region. Tourists from all over the world, especially from…
‘See through soil’ could help farmers deal with future droughts
In research that may eventually help crops survive drought, scientists at Princeton University have uncovered a key reason that mixing material called hydrogels with soil has sometimes proven disappointing for farmers. Hydrogel beads, tiny plastic blobs that can absorb a…
Biodiversity protects bee communities from disease
Photos A new analysis of thousands of native and nonnative Michigan bees shows that the most diverse bee communities have the lowest levels of three common viral pathogens. University of Michigan researchers netted and trapped more than 4,000 bees from…
UTIA professor earns SAEA Lifetime Achievement Award
Burton C. English recognized for outstanding contributions to agricultural economics
UTIA Professor receives SAEA Emerging Scholar Award
Karen DeLong recognized for distinguished professional contributions
Rebuilding soil microbiomes in high-tunnel agricultural systems focus of study
The presence of high salt and nitrogen concentrations in high- tunnel soils may make it more challenging to rebuild a healthy soil microbiome following a soil-clearing event, according to microbial ecologists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Their research…
Cataloguing genetic information about yams
Yams are a staple food in West Africa, which produces over 90% of the world’s yams each year. Yams play a key role in the food security, economic income, and traditional culture for the region. While they are commonly assumed…
Novel analytical tools developed by SMART key to next-generation agriculture
Next-gen analytical technologies will enable sustainable practices in traditional and urban agriculture
Spanish Journal of Soil Science selects Frontiers as first publishing partner
Open access society journal the Spanish Journal of Soil Science (SJSS) has chosen Frontiers as its first commercial publishing partner. The agreement will see the SJSS move from a self-publishing model into a new operational phase, using Frontiers’ best-in-class technology…
Changing cropping systems in impaired watersheds can produce water quality gains
New approach might finally show the way to restoring the Chesapeake Bay
Commodity farming accelerating climate change in the Amazon rainforest
Researchers report that large-scale commercial farms on deforested land in the southern Amazon result in higher temperature increases and less rainfall than small-scale farms. Deforestation has converted swaths of land in the southern Amazon region from rainforest to farmland. The…
Food waste researcher: We must learn that brown fruit isn’t bad fruit
Which bananas end up in your shopping basket– the uniformly yellow ones or those with brown spots?
Plant science startup receives NSF funding to advance in-home greenhouse technologies
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue University-affiliated startup that designs, distributes and supports direct-to-consumer, in-home greenhouses has won a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research grant. The SBIR grant, worth $256,000, is in addition to $50,000 in matching funding…
Food waste researcher: We must learn that brown fruit isn’t bad fruit
We tend to avoid choosing apples with brown spots, assuming that they taste bad. But if we are to end food waste, we’ll need to upend that assumption. UCPH researcher emphasizes that there’s nothing wrong with oddly shaped or bruised apples.
Researchers find peptide that treats, prevents killer citrus disease
Treatment causes deadly bacterium to leak and die
Fast-growing parts of africa see a surprise: less air pollution from seasonal fires
But growing urban emissions mean reprieve may be only temporary
Monitoring precious groundwater resources for arid agricultural regions
A framework designed to provide detailed information on agricultural groundwater use in arid regions has been developed by KAUST researchers in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture (MEWA). “Groundwater is a precious resource, but we don’t…
Variable weather makes weeds harder to whack
URBANA, Ill. – From flooded spring fields to summer hailstorms and drought, farmers are well aware the weather is changing. It often means spring planting can’t happen on time or has to happen twice to make up for catastrophic losses…
Bioplastics in the sustainability dilemma
Scientists investigate the factors affecting the global land use impacts and CO2 emissions of plant-based plastics
UTIA researchers work to improve eastern grasslands
NIFA grant should improve productivity, sustainability and resiliency of grassland agroecosystems
New study finds cage-free egg-laying hen mortality declines over time
Mortality in cage-free flocks declines as managers gain experience and knowledge over time
Ultimately, beneficial fungi could be more effective than pesticides against nematodes
Over the past 30 years, the use of soil fumigants and nematicides used to protect cole crops, such as broccoli and Brussel sprouts, against cyst nematode pathogens in coastal California fields has decreased dramatically. A survey of field samples in…
Sweden ahead of Denmark in the public sector organic food race
Sweden takes first, Denmark second and Norway lags at the bottom when it comes to how much organic food is served in canteens, kindergartens and other public sector workplaces across the three Nordic nations
Human-elephant conflict in Kenya heightens with increase in crop-raiding
A study led by the University of Kent’s Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology has found that elephants living around the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, are crop-raiding closer to the protected area, more frequently and throughout the year
In symbiosis: Plants control the genetics of microbes
Researchers from the University of Ottawa have discovered that plants may be able to control the genetics of their intimate root symbionts – the organism with which they live in symbiosis – thereby providing a better understanding of their growth.…
The business of bees
The economic value of insect pollination services is much higher than previously thought in the US, new research finds
Thoughts on plant genomes
There are more than 350,000 angiosperms which are key components of ecosystems. It is now commonly accepted that their existence is essential for preserving a healthy environment and also for the production of food and raw materials. The growing world…
New research to explore seaweed for ocean, economic health
A nearly $900,000 grant awarded to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will be used to explore how kelp aquaculture can remediate negative effects of climate change. The international project is funded by World Wildlife Fund with support from the Bezos…
Research identifies more sustainable, cost-effective approach to treating citrus canker
An important bacterial disease that affects citrus trees and causes lesions, citrus canker has been effectively controlled by spraying copper. However standard management techniques involve spraying excessive amounts of copper and water without consideration for the size of the trees.…
A revolutionary approach to increasing crop yield in rice
New genetics-based approach could see remarkable increase in food supply, improved carbon capture and less need for pollutant fertilizers
Fungus that eats fungus could help coffee farmers
Coffee rust is a parasitic fungus and a big problem for coffee growers around the world. A study in the birthplace of coffee – Ethiopia – shows that another fungus seems to have the capacity to supress the rust outbreaks…
Flower diversity may mitigate insecticide effects on wild bees
Research team led by the University of Göttingen emphasizes the benefits of diversifying flower resources
Land-use to solve climate change: a focus on livestock
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture, forestry and other land uses (AFOLU sector) cover the 24% of global emissions, representing the second hot spot in the contribution to climate change after the energy sector. The main drivers are CO2 emissions…
Newly discovered trait helps plants grow deeper roots in dry, compacted soils
Crops with stronger, stiffer, lignin-armored roots penetrate hard substrates, promise higher yields
Summer weather conditions influence winter survival of honey bees
Winter survival of honey bee colonies is strongly influenced by summer temperatures and precipitation in the prior year, according to Penn State researchers, who said their findings suggest that honey bees have a “goldilocks” preferred range of summer conditions outside…
Digitization, key element in the growth potential of agroecological cooperatives
A study analysed the impact of digital adoption and the management model in this type of organization in Barcelona, the leading Spanish city in this sector
Using artificial intelligence for the automation of agricultural processes
With rapid progress being made in both theory and practical applications, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of life and leading the world towards a sustainable future. AI technology is fundamentally and radically affecting agriculture with a move towards…
Food export restrictions by a few countries could skyrocket global food crop prices
Global shocks such as COVID-19 call for improved political decisions and accountability to secure food for everyone
Detecting trace amounts of multiple classes of antibiotics in foods
Widespread use of antibiotics in human healthcare and livestock husbandry has led to trace amounts of the drugs ending up in food products. Long-term consumption could cause health problems, but it’s been difficult to analyze more than a few antibiotics…