Agriculture

Soil health refers to the overall biological, chemical, and physical condition of the soil and its ability to support the growth of healthy plants, promote…

Biofuel crops are plants that are grown specifically for the purpose of producing biofuels, which are renewable energy sources made from plant matter. Some common…

The production and use of fertilizers can contribute to carbon emissions in several ways. One major source of emissions is the production of nitrogen fertilizers,…

Soil conservation is the practice of protecting the soil from degradation and erosion by maintaining its health, fertility, and productivity. It involves various practices and…

Soil resilience refers to the ability of soil to recover its original structure, function, and productivity after being disturbed, such as by natural events such…

Hybrid rice is a type of rice that is produced by crossbreeding two or more varieties of rice plants. The resulting plants have improved characteristics…

Harvesting is the process of gathering the useful part or parts of a plant. It is a man-made intervention, carried out when all of the…

Rice breeding is the process of developing new varieties of rice with desired traits such as disease resistance, high yield, and improved nutritional content. Recently,…

Fertilizers are made from natural ingredients, so their production necessitates the use of natural resources such as natural gas, water, and land. TFI member companies…

In an effort to assist the nation fulfill its climate change targets, New Zealand proposes to charge agricultural emissions, including those related to the burps,…

According to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Samuel Wuest of the University of Zurich and Agroscope, Switzerland, and colleagues,…

An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native. Invasive species can harm…