Ferns Contain Proteins With Insecticide Properties, Study Reveals; Discovery Could Fuel Development of Plant-Made Protein Pest Control

Medicine & Technology Oct 24, 2023

Some proteins in ferns were found to harbor insecticidal properties that could potentially save global crops. Read to learn more.

What Is Agriculture? How Do Sustainable Practices Benefit the Environment?

Oct 02, 2023

When done right, agriculture has the power to do wonders for the environment. Read to learn more.

Innovative Tech Firm Aims to Revolutionize Crop Pollination, Reducing Reliance on Bees

Sep 25, 2023

Israeli tech company develops a mechanical pollination device as population of bees declines due to rising temperatures, posing ecological risks.

Green Hydrogen Being Used To Produce Fertilizer That Can Grow Crops in Australia

Apr 25, 2023

Hydrogen has great potential for energy storage, as it can store solar energy for up to 12 hours. Check out this article to know how Australia is using green hydrogen to grow crops.

Grow Crops on Mars Possible? Here’s What This Inflatable Farming Pod Could Do!

Dec 02, 2022

Read on to know how an inflatable farming kit would help people grow crops on Mars!

Oregon Pushes to Eliminate Swarms of Mormon Crickets in the State to Prevent Further Crop Damage

Jun 27, 2022

Mormon crickets have always been a problem in Oregon since the 1800s due to the damage they could bring to crops. Read how the state is planning to eradicate the outbreaks that have been worsening each year in the West.

Moon Gardening: Experiments of Growing Plants on 'Lunar Regolith' Yield Promising Results

Jun 03, 2022

Scholars from the University of Florida developed an effective way to grow plants on the lunar surface. Read more about the experiment and how it would help our astronauts in the future

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.

Future Crops Sowing Proprietary Basil Seeds of Growth

Feb 16, 2022

Future Crops’ Advanced vertical farming system scales up to grow high-yield, long-life aromatic basil.

Climate Change Affects Coffee Quality and Turn Your Favorite Morning Brew Into A Luxury Product, Study Says

Jan 31, 2022

University of Zurich presented a study that shows how production of coffee and other crops will change due to climate change.

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.

JAXA Develops Culture Bag for Crop Production and Long-Term Food Supply in Space

Jan 14, 2022

JAXA is now testing a new approach of growing crops in space for long-term food production through the use of culture bag technology.

Crop Plant Resiliency Using Energy Conversion Found During Photosynthesis; May Develop Immunity from Stress, Bacteria

Sep 11, 2021

A recent study on phtotsynthesis revealed a beneficial energy conversion process that could help crop plants more resilient against stress, bacterias, and even climate change extremities.

Sugary Success: First Precision Breeding of Sugarcane Through CRISPR/Cas9 Revealed in Two Studies

Jul 12, 2021

Two innovation studies published recently demonstrated the first successful precision breeding of sugarcane through the use of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, a far more targeted and effective way of developing new varieties.

Local Vietnam Rice Genomes Can Withstand Extreme Weather Conditions

Jun 16, 2021

A new study by Earlham Institute and International Rice Research Institute confirmed that a local rice genome from Vietnam's agriculture can be an effective solution to greater food demand, and resist climate change.