Agricultural industry
Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) in Iran has conducted a study to determine the best level of hydrolysed feather powder inclusion in broilers diet. The research found that feathers can be a valuable dietary ingredient, decreasing competition between humans and poultry for corn and soybeans. The study used
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The state government of Espirito Santo, led by the Secretariat of Agriculture, Supply, Aquaculture, and Fisheries (Seag), has increased investments in programs aimed at encouraging production, genetic improvement, and access to rural credit. The goal is to modernize properties, ensure productivity gains, and drive the sector's sustainable development.
Agricultural industry
Researchers at Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that struvite precipitation is an efficient method for recovering nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) from biogas slurry. This breakthrough has significant implications for agriculture, as the recovered N and P can be used as a slow-release fertilizer. The study
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Researchers from Assam Agricultural University in India conducted a study to explore the impact of differential boron (B) application rates on a cauliflower-cowpea-okra sequence in acidic Northeast Indian soils. The study aimed to determine the optimal boron application rate for sustainable vegetable production and to understand its effects on crop
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Research has been conducted to investigate the impact of agricultural mechanization on maize productivity in Tanzania's Ruvuma region. This region is a significant maize-producing area that contributes to national food security. The study aimed to understand the cumulative effects of mechanization across the maize production cycle and identify
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Investigations into precision agriculture applications have shown that object detection is crucial for accurate plant counting. However, researchers have struggled to identify the minimum dataset requirements for effective model deployment. A recent study published by the University of Turin shed light on this issue, specifically for maize seedling detection on
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This week marks a critical milestone in Tonga's journey towards a more sustainable and biodiverse future, as 30 farmers, cluster farm leaders, and extension officers from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry come together for a two-week Farmer Field School (FFS) training. The training, organized by the
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Researchers from the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops in Serbia have published a comprehensive review on the valorization of oilseed cakes, highlighting their rich protein and fiber content, and exploring innovative extraction methods to improve efficiency while reducing environmental impact. The study identifies key research directions, including the development
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Agriculture experts have been warning that the Tarai region in Nepal is facing a severe drought, which poses a significant threat to the region's food security. Traditionally, rice is planted during the monsoon season in most parts of the Tarai region, but recent drought has made paddy planting
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Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of agriculture, highlighting the potential of crop wild relatives in improving disease resistance in cotton crops. According to their study, crop wild relatives (CWRs) can offer valuable gene pools for preserving healthy agro-ecosystems and
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A recent study published in Scientific Reports has shed light on the importance of real-time monitoring of canopy chlorophyll content for understanding crop growth and guiding precision agricultural management. The research, conducted over two years (2020-2021), focused on the spatiotemporal dynamics of SPAD readings and their correlation with maize yield
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The Government of India is actively working towards increasing exports of agricultural and allied commodities and expanding its share in the global trade. In 2024-25, the total exports of these products reached a significant milestone of US$ 51.9 Billion. To achieve this growth, the Agriculture and Processed Food Products
