Milk without the cow: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help
A new wave of cow-less dairy is hitting the market. In the United States, perfect day is using genetically modified fungi…
Frequent stover mulching builds healthy soil through bacterial community
Soil health refers to the ability of soils to perform vital living system functions in accordance with their potential and…
Tomatoes of equal quality with less irrigation water
Researchers from the University of Seville have analysed the impact of irrigation reduction on tomato crops. Their results show that…
Simulations show using novel wheat genotypes coupled with deep sowing can increase yields
A quartet of researchers with CSIRO Agriculture & Food in Australia has found via simulations that planting novel wheat genotypes…
Antibiotic used on food crops affects bumblebee behaviour, lab study finds.
An antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency,…
Warming climate to result in reduced corn production; irrigation expected to blunt effect
No matter which of the widely accepted global circulation models ultimately comes closest to predicting the amount of warming caused…
Sorghum and other drought-tolerant cereal crops can provide better nutrition and more sustainable agriculture
One of the biggest factors in determining the health of humans and the environment is the foods that we grow…
Crop App Index paves the way for a smoother route to existing agricultural decision support tools
CABI has today launched a new product—the Crop App Index—aimed at paving the way for a smoother route to existing agricultural…
AgriBolo’s Tech-Powered Platform Helps Farmers Increase Yield, Earn Sustainable Income
Launched in 2016, Agri Bolo offers 360-degree solutions to farmers, right from agricultural inputs to farming best practices to sustainable…
Seaweed farming initiative launched in India
A new seaweed farming project has been launched in a bid to provide Tamil Nadu’s struggling fishing communities with alternative,…