Text analytics revealed new insights into the spread of Phytophthora infestans, from its historical impact…
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Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating crops, raising livestock, and managing natural resources to produce food, fiber, and other essential goods. It combines biology, ecology, engineering, and economics to meet the needs of a growing global population while addressing challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Modern agricultural research explores innovations in sustainable farming, precision agriculture, genetic engineering, pest management, and soil health. As food systems evolve, agriculture remains at the heart of efforts to ensure food security, environmental stewardship, and rural development around the world.
A new global policy report from the Food System Economics Commission (FSEC), authored by leading…
Changing the color of commonly used agricultural nets lessens insect damage to Kujo Leek fields.…
IMA peptides in legumes enhance iron acquisition for nitrogen fixation, offering insights into sustainable agriculture…
A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy…
For the first time, scientists from Stockholm University have studied the surfaces of iron and…
The world’s natural supply is at risk, making crucial developments essential. Amid the challenges of…
Making one small diet change — chicken instead of beef, plant milk instead of cow’s…
Urban agriculture, while offering significant social and environmental benefits, has a carbon footprint considerably higher…
Yield losses intensify when groundwater dwindles, data shows. Three decades of data have informed a…
Treating seedlings with ethylene in the dark, followed by light, enhances growth and stress resistance…
The so-called Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (for short: RYMV) is responsible for high crop losses…
A University of Kansas study shows diverse crop planting enhances yield by reducing soil pathogen…
A breakthrough in sequencing the chia genome opens new avenues for nutritional science and health…
Quinoa and similar highly resilient plants have unique balloon-like structures known as ‘bladders’ on their…
Researchers have found that treating seeds with ethylene gas increases both their growth and stress…
New coating protects nitrogen-fixing bacteria from heat and humidity, which could allow them to be…
UNCCD launches ‘Global Drought Snapshot’ report at COP28 in collaboration with International Drought Resilience Alliance…