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Climate-Resilient Strategies for Improving Water Management in Drought-Prone Regions

Researchers from Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University have developed climate-resilient strategies for improving water management, soil carbon-nutrient cycling, and water and carbon footprint mitigation in drought-prone regions. The study explored the effectiveness of four in-situ rainwater harvesting methods and promising cropping systems in improving soil health and water regimes.

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Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry Won't Affect EU Programmes in Agriculture Sector

The adoption of the euro in Bulgaria will not impact the financial resources available to applicants and beneficiaries of EU programmes in the agriculture sector, according to Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Lozana Vasileva. The move is part of Bulgaria's eurozone entry, which is expected to open up

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Environmental Impact of Silage Corn Production: A New Study Finds Opportunities for Sustainability

A recent study published by researchers from Ilam University in Iran has shed light on the critical challenge of unsustainable silage corn production. By combining Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), the researchers have developed a unique methodological approach to assess energy efficiency, input optimization, and environmental

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Minister for National Food Security and Research Ensures Affordable Fertilizers for Pakistani Farmers

Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain met with the Chief Executive Officer of Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) Jahangir Piracha to discuss issues affecting the agriculture sector. Despite rising international market prices, the minister emphasized that locally produced fertilizers should not be affected, warning that unnecessary price

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Optimizing Agricultural Sustainability Through Land Use Changes Under the CAP Framework

Researchers from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have conducted a study to investigate the implementation of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) framework for the period of 2023-2027. The study focuses on optimizing agricultural sustainability and profitability in Northern Greece, using data from three farmer groups

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Shift from Multiple to Monocropping Farming System in Response to Change in Agroforestry-Dominated Land Use Type in East Africa Rift Valley

Research conducted by a team of scientists from Dilla University has shed new light on the effects of land use change in agroforestry landscapes. The study, published in Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, examined the spatiotemporal shift from multiple cropping systems (MuCS) to monocropping systems (MoCS) in the agroforestry-dominated areas of

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Philippines, Cambodia Strengthen Agricultural Trade and Cooperation

The Philippines is seeking to increase imports of Cambodian agricultural products to enhance its food supply resilience and boost bilateral trade. In a bilateral meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina, the two sides discussed deepening cooperation in agricultural

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Breakthrough in Crop Research: DA-6 Regulator Optimize Soybean Growth and Yield in Maize-Soybean Strip Intercropping

Researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University have made a significant discovery in the field of crop research, revealing that the exogenous plant growth regulator, diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate (DA-6), in combination with suitable varieties and planting densities, is crucial in increasing yield in the maize-soybean strip intercropping system. The two-year field experiment

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Accelerating Sustainable Rice Production through Biological Control Solutions

In Cambodia, rice farming is not only a vital source of income but also a cornerstone of national food security and the rural economy. However, the widespread use of chemical pesticides has led to persistent pest problems, posing significant risks to human health, environmental sustainability, and food safety. To address

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Senator Tammy Duckworth Advocates for Illinois Farmers Amid Trump's Trade Wars

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has been actively working with Illinois's agricultural industry to mitigate the effects of Donald Trump's trade wars and federal program cuts. The Senator met with representatives from the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Pork Producers, and Illinois Farmers Union to discuss

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Pakistan Government Takes Measures to Shield Farmers from Fertilizer Price Hikes

The Pakistani government is taking concrete steps to protect farmers from exorbitant fertilizer prices, which could further exacerbate their struggles following recent floods, declining wheat prices, and rising cultivation costs. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has assured farmers of uninterrupted gas supply for fertilizer

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Palestinian Government Launches 50 Agricultural Projects with UN Support

The Palestinian government, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), launched about 50 agricultural projects in Ramallah, as part of a package of 350 projects valued at approximately $33 million by the end of next March. The projects will be funded by a combination

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