Soil Conservation
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…
Agriculture
Soil Resilience
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
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…
Rice Harvesting
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…
A Breakthrough in Rice Breeding will Feed Billions of People
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,…
Carbon-free Fertilizer Production
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…
New Zealand Intends to Tax Emissions from Animal Dung and Poop
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,…
Plant Breeding to Increase Crop Yields
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,…
Discovering Tropical Plant Invasion
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…
Many Vegetarian Meat Substitutes have Low Nutritional Quality
The popularity of plant-based meat has skyrocketed in recent years. Plant-based meat substitutes are now available, including options for chicken, beef, pork, and even fish.…
Toxic Fungal Toxins in Wheat – a Growing Concern
Wheat, the most widely cultivated crop on the planet, is increasingly under attack from harmful toxins. According to a study led by fungal biologist Dr.…
Researchers Have Discovered an Elusive Carbon Dioxide Sensor that Regulates Water Loss in Plants
Researchers first learned that plants can detect carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations more than 50 years ago. Stomata, or “breathing” pores in leaves, open and close…
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