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Researchers at the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops have made a groundbreaking discovery about lemon catnip (Nepeta cataria var. citriodora), an understudied plant with significant economic potential. The study, published in the journal Horticulturae, reveals that lemon catnip is rich in terpene alcohols, such as nerol and geraniol, making
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Researchers at Afyon Kocatepe University have conducted a study on the effects of in ovo injection of naringin on hatchability, antioxidant status, intestinal morphology, and growth performance in broiler chicks. The study found that naringin, a flavonoid derived from citrus, enhanced chick development, intestinal health, and antioxidant capacity when administered
Agricultural industry
Research at Agriculture and Forestry University in Nepal has investigated the benefits of green manuring crops in improving soil health. Green manuring involves adding cover crops to the soil, which can help mitigate the negative effects of intensive farming and poor soil management. The study, published in the Turkish Journal
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Agricultural researchers at Agriculture and Forestry University in Nepal have made a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly improve okra yields. The study, led by Mandeep Thapa, found that seed priming with gibberellic acid (GA3) at 100 ppm concentration enhanced germination, growth, and yield of okra plants. This technique, which involves
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Researchers at Fuyang Normal University in China have developed a new method for detecting and counting pigs in challenging agricultural environments. The method, called EAPC-YOLO, uses a combination of advanced detection optimizations and density-aware processing to achieve high accuracy and robustness. Experimental results on a comprehensive dataset demonstrate that EAPC-YOLO
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Research conducted by Inner Mongolia Agricultural University has led to the optimization of automatic feeding troughs for improved efficiency and accuracy in grassland livestock farming. The study focused on the design and testing of an automated pelleted feed trough for sheep feeding management, aiming to enhance feeding efficiency, minimize waste,
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Researchers from Agriculture and Forestry University conducted a study to assess the distribution, population dynamics, and effectiveness of lures in managing fruit fly species across different altitudes in sweet orange orchards in Sindhuli, Nepal. The study, published in the Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology, found that five
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Researchers at Kansas State University and Cornell University have conducted a study on the effectiveness of cover crops in suppressing herbicide-resistant weeds in the semiarid Central Great Plains. The study, which was conducted from 2021 to 2024, involved planting a mixture of oats, barley, and spring peas as cover crops
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Nigerian youth Shamsudeen Jibril, a 25-year-old aerospace engineering graduate, has successfully developed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of detecting agricultural diseases and spraying pesticides. This innovative technology aims to combat yield losses in agriculture and support farmers in their fight against plant diseases. With the UAV, farmers can save
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Perennial ryegrass remains a crucial component of dairy systems in the UK and Europe due to its improved digestibility, persistence, and management properties. The Agricultural Research and Development Institute (AFBI) has successfully developed new ryegrass varieties through its grass breeding program, enhancing yield, digestibility, persistence, and disease resistance. These advancements
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The Brazilian state of Amapa's government is preparing an innovative showcase for the 54th Amapa Expo Fair, focusing on sustainable and organic family farming. The Secretariat of Rural Development (SDR), led by Secretary Beatriz Barros, aims to create a rural space that produces healthy and nutritious food without
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's Conference to promote the export of agriculture, forestry, and fishery products in 2025 highlighted the sector's growth potential, with a production value increase of 3.2% in 2024 and a target of 4% or more for 2025. The industry aims
