Human waste could fuel sustainable agriculture—if reused wisely. Global patterns show recycling potential depends on…
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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.
NASA data helps California growers adapt to drought and farm smarter. Every day – up…
Disabling a key enzyme advances efforts to engineer crop plants with cyanobacteria-style photosynthesis for higher…
Biochar is a powerful soil booster and carbon sink, with untapped potential to combat climate…
Newly mapped corn genomes offer a clearer view into the crop’s genetic diversity, aiding breeding…
Humans adapt through language and culture, passing down knowledge from one generation to the next.…
Robot farming could empower sustainable agriculture—or fuel harmful monocultures. The future depends on choices we…
While USDA has monitored crops around the world for almost a century, the discovery that…
Unraveling the Mystery of East Asian Citrus Origins Citrus fruits from the mandarin family have…
Coconut rhinoceros beetles, once contained by a virus, are spreading fast and nearing Australia. A…
A new seed-coating process could facilitate agriculture on marginal arid lands by enabling the seeds…
Plant sperm epigenetics are shaped by small RNAs, enabling genome stability and new biotech possibilities.…
A new study warns plastic pollution is nearing a tipping point, with potential irreversible effects…
Scientists Develop the First CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene Drive in Plants New technology designed to breed more…
The agricomb, a new laser-based tool, measures methane and ammonia emissions from cattle with high…
COVID-19’s socio-economic effects will likely cause another severe production crisis in the coffee industry, according…
By making the microbes more tolerant to toxic byproducts, researchers show they can use a…
Slowing grape ripening through irrigation and thinning enhances wine flavor by boosting fruity aromas and…