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Pioneering research by Eduardo Barretto de Figueiredo and his team at the Federal University of Sao Carlos has made a groundbreaking discovery in the quest for sustainable agriculture practices. By investigating different crop production scenarios and crop rotation systems, the study suggests that it is possible to achieve net-zero greenhouse
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A recent study published in Agricultural Water Management has found that cover crops, specifically cereal rye, can significantly reduce nitrogen (N) losses and dissolved nitrous oxide (N2O) concentration in subsurface drainage. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, tested four different treatments: pre-plant N application, split-N
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A new study from the National Institute of Ecology has found that climate change is likely to expand the habitat of the pulse blue butterfly, * *Lampides boeticus*, in the Northern Hemisphere. The research determined the potential distribution of the butterfly using MaxEnt, random forest, and ensemble models, and found that
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As the agricultural landscape continues to evolve, business resilience is more crucial than ever for farming families to secure their legacy. Amy Clarkson, an agricultural law solicitor at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, emphasizes the importance of taking proactive measures to future-proof farming businesses. With the right legal advice, families can mitigate
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Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming has emerged as a pioneering approach to waste management, protein production, and environmental conservation. By converting organic waste into valuable resources, BSF farming reduces landfill methane emissions, synthesizes fertilizers, and mitigates climate change. The Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) has been a pioneer in
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Renowned author and farmer James Rebanks will be making a rare public appearance in Stroud to discuss his latest book, The Place of Tides, which recounts his experiences working with a remote Norwegian island's Eider duck farmer. Rebanks, whose family has farmed the same Lake District valley for
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The Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, has urged the country's four professional agricultural organizations to join forces in negotiating better funding and specific treatment for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) within the European institutions. The Minister rejected the European Commission's proposal, which
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Researchers from Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences have developed a smart IoT-enabled indirect solar dryer that significantly enhances post-harvest sustainability in temperate crops. The innovative system automates the drying process, introduces a crop-specific control system, and integrates real-time cloud-based monitoring via IoT, enabling remote supervision and data analytics
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In the Gansu Province of China, a modern egg-laying chicken farming model is being established in Huanghuatan Town, Gulang County, with the help of Gulang Baixinda Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. The company has implemented an automated farming system, incorporating advanced technology such as automatic feeding and watering, temperature control, and
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Researchers at the Polish Academy of Sciences have conducted a study to assess the current state and development potential of alternative fertilizer use in Poland in the context of circular economy. The study found that alternative fertilizers produced from organic waste streams, such as sewage sludge, animal manure, and digestate,
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The 43rd Specialized Meeting on Family Farming (REAF MERCOSUR), under the pro tempore presidency of Brazil, is taking place in Manaus from September 1 to 4, 2025. The meeting brings together representatives from governments, international organizations, and family farming organizations from the Expanded Mercosur, as well as the Amazon Cooperation
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The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research has begun investigating Pakistan's agricultural exports after receiving a formal communication from Italy expressing concerns over the country's export protocols. The committee's chairman, Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan, expressed dismay over the lack of oversight,
