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Research conducted by the University of Lodz found that multiple factors influenced the adoption of organic farming in both Lithuania and Poland. The study, which spanned from 2009 to 2019, utilized data from the Farm Accountancy Data Network and logistic regression to evaluate the impact of various factors on the
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Researchers from the Faculty of Agriculture have conducted a study to assess the synergistic effects of cattle dung, urea, and lime on crop productivity and physicochemical properties of sandy tropical soils. The study found that combined use of cattle dung, urea, and lime can valorize slow-mineralising animal manures and improve
Agricultural industry
In Taobei District of Baicheng City, Jilin Province, a transformative approach to farming has been taking shape. Leveraging advanced technologies, the district has established a sophisticated system of "sky-earth coordination" that integrates drone-assisted plant protection, precision irrigation, and water-fertilizer management. This innovative method has yielded impressive results, with
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New research on the application of manure in agriculture has found that it causes the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) in soil environments. The study, led by the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, used metagenomic assembly and binning techniques to explore the effects
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Investigators from the Institute for Vegetable Crops have completed a thorough study on the development of maize hybrids, providing valuable information on the effects of sowing date and climate conditions on the phenological phases of different hybrids. The research, conducted on an alluvial soil in the Leskovac area, spanned two
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The Agricultural Products Collection Station in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate is a key project contributing to the growth of Oman's agricultural sector, inspired by the vision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and the Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund (AFDF). This integrated logistics centre serves
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Vietnamese farmers and businesses are struggling to export fruits and vegetables to the European Union (EU) due to issues with food safety certification procedures. The export of dragon fruit, chilli peppers, and okra, worth hundreds of tonnes, is stuck in warehouses as farmers face the risk of huge financial losses
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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently participated in a Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to consider Mr. Richard Fordyce to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville and Mr. Fordyce discussed several key issues affecting Alabama farmers and livestock
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Vice President Mr Ndaba Gaolathe has emphasized the importance of treating agriculture as a vital engine for wealth, exports, and dignity in Botswana. Speaking at the Kgatleng District Trade and Agricultural Show, he underscored the need to move beyond seeing agriculture as mere survival and instead build industries around it.
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In the arid landscape of Minqin County, Gansu Province, a revolutionary change is underway. The Xiaoxin Village Smart Agriculture Demonstration Project, launched in July, has brought forth a greenhaven of 3,165 mu of high-standard farmland in Shuangciko Town. By harnessing the power of "smart agriculture," the county
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To boost the construction of green and organic agricultural and livestock product export areas, increase product supply, and extend supply chains, Xining Customs has continued to improve supervision efficiency and service levels, unblocking the "green channel" for agricultural products to go overseas. By guiding enterprises to standardize export
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Agricultural technicians in Shuangtaizi District, Liaoning Province, recently conducted crop growth surveys and provided technical guidance services to farmers in Taohuatu Town's vegetable greenhouses. The focus was on optimizing water and fertilizer management, inspecting crop health, and preventing disease transmission. By offering technical support, the district aims to
