Farm Crisis
The term “farm crisis” generally refers to a situation in which farmers are confronted with significant challenges and hardships, which are frequently related to agricultural…
Agriculture
A Global Investigation Reveals a Genetic Connection Between Contemporary Wine Grapes and Historic Types
DNA was examined in a recent study conducted by the University of Haifa and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History Paleogenetic Laboratory at Tel Aviv…
Microgreens that have been Biofortified with Zinc may Reduce the World’s “Hidden Hunger”
When plants like pea and sunflower seeds are biofortified with zinc, the seedlings they quickly develop and are collected as microgreens may assist to reduce…
‘Regenerative Agriculture’ is Popular, but it won’t Improve Our Food System, According to a Researcher
Industrial agriculture has harmed the environment and society worldwide for many years. Plant and animal species are vanishing, and soils have worsened. Small-scale farmers are…
A Novel Protein that Regulates the Creation of Strawberries’ Red Color has been Discovered by Researchers
The University of Cordoba’s research team has identified a new transcription factor that controls the development of the anthocyanins that give strawberries their red color…
Wheat Yields and Water Availability have been Demonstrated to Increase with Silicon Fertilization
A study conducted by the Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) and published in the journal Science of the Total Environment looked into silicon…
Organic Beekeeping
Organic beekeeping, also known as organic apiculture, is a beekeeping method that emphasizes the use of natural and sustainable practices to promote honeybee health and…
Farmers can now Use a Failed Antibiotic to Kill Weeds
Rather than weeds, antibiotics are typically designed to target and eliminate bacterial infections in humans and animals. Herbicides, on the other hand, are specifically designed…
Climate Change can be Used by Soy Crops to Boost Yield
A key concern for crop farmers worldwide is atmospheric drying, or the decline in the quantity of water that the air can contain due to…
Advantages of Farm Diversification
Farm diversification can bring a range of benefits to farmers, including additional income streams, improved resilience to economic fluctuations and climate change, and the ability…
Farm Diversification
Farm diversification refers to the practice of expanding the range of activities on a farm beyond traditional agricultural production, in order to generate additional income…
Investigating how Plants regulate Nitrogen Use
Plants require nitrogen for growth, but too much or too little nitrogen can have negative effects on their growth and overall health. Therefore, plants have…
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