Exotic DNA Used To Boost Crop Resilience; How Do These Modified Plants Fare in Changing Climates?

Medicine & Technology Feb 03, 2023

By genetically modifying wheat with an exotic DNA, researchers were able to see remarkable crop resilience. Read to know more.

Grace Breeding’s NFT Outperforms Standard Nitrogen Fertilizers While Reducing Carbon Emissions, Brazil Corn Study Shows

Jan 27, 2023

Grace Breeding’s Proprietary Bio-Fertilizer (NFT) solution showed superior or equal results when compared with nitrogen-based urea fertilizers, including more efficient use of water and nitrogen while lowering carbon emissions, its Brazil study showed.

Sun, Mountain Helped Aztec Make Agriculture Calendar To Feed People [Reports]

Dec 13, 2022

Read on to know how accurately the Aztec people used their agriculture calendar with sun and mountain's help.

Vast Paleogenetic Study Reveals Migration Patterns, Agriculture Expansion, Language Development in the Southern Arc Region

Aug 29, 2022

Three scientific papers published simultaneously report a massive effort of genome sequencing 727 ancient individuals to uncover their migration patterns, origins of agriculture, and language development. Check it out in this article.

Easy Pesticide Detection Possible Through New Nanosensor Than Scans Fruit in Just Minutes

Jun 07, 2022

Experts from Sweden developed a nanotechnology that effectively detects pesticides from fruit products. Read more about this innovation and how it sets up an easier, cost-effective approach to food safety.

Agricultural Scientists Ready to Release Parasitic Wasp to Help Prevent Growth of Spotted Wing Drosophila Population

Jun 07, 2022

Scientists are all set to release a parasitic wasp that will prevent the growing population of the destructive spotted wing drosophila. Read and learn more.

New Organic Farming Approach Developed with Nanofertilizers for Better Crop Yield

May 04, 2022

A new study developed a novel organic farming technique that produces quality plants and higher crop yields. Read more about the method and the specialized nanofertilizers used in the research.

Human Urine a Safe, Natural Alternative to Artificial Fertilizers to Help Feed Growing Population

May 03, 2022

Urine is a great alternative to artificial fertilizers without harming the environment. Read on to know how scientists could turn your pee into a natural fertilizer

Genetically Modified Crops: Nanocarrier Spray Helps Achieve Better Plants

Feb 24, 2022

A new approach has been employed and applied to produce better crops. Discover the role of genetic engineering through nanocarrier spray in achieving an improved quality of plants in excessively large fields in an easy manner.

Ozone Pollution Impacts Crops on East Asia, Results to 63 Billion Dollars Annual Loss

Jan 24, 2022

A new study found that East Asia lost a staggering 63 billion dollars in their agricultural sector following the impact of increased ozone pollution in the region.

More Microplastics in Soil Threatens Agriculture and Human Health

Dec 08, 2021

The UN releases a report that warns of the catastrophic impacts of plastic use in agriculture that threatens not only soil health but also public health.

MIT Researchers Explore How Marsh Grass Provide Protection From Devastating Storm Surges Along the Shorelines

Oct 19, 2021

New research from MIT could help planners to take advantage of the wave-damping benefits of marsh grass in shorelines as climate change threatens coastal ecosystems.

Human-Induced Methane Emissions Contribute to Greenhouse Gases; Agriculture, Livestock, Gas, and Coal Are Primary Culprits

Sep 07, 2021

NASA explained the cause and effect of the atmospheric methane concentrations that are mostly human-induced.

Farm Robots: Ecological Future or Impending Disaster?

Jul 13, 2021

An agriculture scientist explains how farm robots could dictate our planet's agricultural future. The expert also warns us about the implications of irresponsible acts and avoidance of discussion regarding the extremities of farm robots.

Butterflies Endangered: How Too Much Nitrogen Risks Them in Switzerland

Jun 17, 2021

A study finds that the deposition of nitrogen from agriculture, vehicle emissions, and industry is endangering butterflies in Switzerland.