Agriculture

According to Scientists, Relocating Farmland Might Turn Back the Clock on Carbon Emissions by 20 Years

According to Scientists, Relocating Farmland Might Turn Back the Clock on Carbon Emissions by 20 Years

Scientists have created a map that shows where the world’s primary food crops should be cultivated in order to maximize output while reducing the environmental…
The Advantages of Employing Trash from Insect as Food and Feed Production to Encourage Sustainable Agriculture

The Advantages of Employing Trash from Insect as Food and Feed Production to Encourage Sustainable Agriculture

Marcel Dicke previously knew that insects are a good source of protein for people, but he wasn’t expecting to learn that they also benefit plants.…
Insect Powders from Crickets, Locusts, and Silkworm Pupae have been Researched for their Nutritional Properties

Insect Powders from Crickets, Locusts, and Silkworm Pupae have been Researched for their Nutritional Properties

Traditional livestock farming may become less sustainable as the human population expands to a predicted 10 billion by 2050 but the overall landmass remains constant.…
The Threat of Soil Degradation and Desertification in Europe’s Mediterranean Region may be Worse than Previously Thought

The Threat of Soil Degradation and Desertification in Europe’s Mediterranean Region may be Worse than Previously Thought

The Mediterranean countries of Europe produce a large percentage of the world’s wines, olives, almonds, and tomatoes. However, research indicates that the region’s fields and…
Enhanced Crops without Genetic Manipulation with Nanocarrier Spray

Enhanced Crops without Genetic Manipulation with Nanocarrier Spray

Genetic modification, often known as genetic engineering, refers to methods for changing the pattern of genetic material. That genetic information, located inside cells in molecules…
Sustainable Groundwater Use is Critical to the Future of Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Production in the United States

Sustainable Groundwater Use is Critical to the Future of Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Production in the United States

Corn, soybeans, and winter wheat account for 52 percent of irrigated acreage in the United States. Maize and soybeans are two of the country’s most…
Devastating Fungal Disease Threatens Cultivated and Wild Bananas in Northern Vietnam

Devastating Fungal Disease Threatens Cultivated and Wild Bananas in Northern Vietnam

Fusarium is a major fungal plant pathogen that has an impact on a wide range of crops. Thousands of farmers around the world are affected…
Researchers are Assisting in the Monitoring of the Growth of Ginseng Forest Farming in Pennsylvania

Researchers are Assisting in the Monitoring of the Growth of Ginseng Forest Farming in Pennsylvania

According to a new study undertaken by Penn State researchers, there is good news and bad news about ginseng gathering and production in Pennsylvania, and…
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Makes Moisture Analysis of Apple Chips Simple

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Makes Moisture Analysis of Apple Chips Simple

Apple chips, for example, are a convenient dried snack item that has a longer shelf life and is easier to store than fresh fruit. Companies…
Researchers Show how to Turn a Global Warming Risk into a Cost-effective Food Security Solution

Researchers Show how to Turn a Global Warming Risk into a Cost-effective Food Security Solution

An ingenious procedure for transforming a potent greenhouse gas into a food security solution has been blocked by economic uncertainty, like a mirage on the…
Maize Crops are Harmed by Ozone Pollution

Maize Crops are Harmed by Ozone Pollution

Ground-level ozone is a danger to food production because it reduces the yield and quality of key staple crops. Soybean, wheat, and rice are the…
Farmers can Use Smart Soil Bugs to Control Crop Diseases in an Environmentally Responsible Way

Farmers can Use Smart Soil Bugs to Control Crop Diseases in an Environmentally Responsible Way

A research-industry collaboration has produced a new way for managing a variety of devastating agricultural diseases using native, beneficial soil microorganisms. The agri-tech breakthrough aims…
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