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EU agriculture ministers gathered in Luxembourg on October 27-28 to discuss fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea, agricultural market situations, and the environmental and climate measures of the Common Agricultural Policy after 2027. Finland's Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Sari Essayah, represented the country at the meeting. The
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Researchers at Central Agricultural University in Pasighat, India, have demonstrated the effectiveness of CRISPR-Cas9 technology in improving the nutritional value, texture, and overall quality of horticultural fruit crops. Traditional breeding methods have been augmented by advanced gene editing techniques, leading to significant enhancements in crop traits. The study's
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The Scottish Government released key points about the use of pesticides in Scotland's soft fruit crops in 2024. The area of estimated pesticide application was higher than in previous surveys, driven by increased use of biopesticides, and favorable climatic conditions. Spring 2024 was warmer and wetter than 2022,
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As the pressures of climate change and rural industrialization reshape the agricultural landscape, farmers must reevaluate their livestock management systems to ensure survival and even success in the face of these challenges. The situation has become increasingly dire due to dwindling pastures and encroaching settlements, leaving little grazing space for
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Lanzhou New District, a prominent location in Gansu Province, China, recently hosted a notable agricultural exhibition. The event, guided by the Gansu Provincial Association for Science and Technology, featured the "Gansu Agricultural Treasures Cup" and "Gansu Good Apples" appraisal, as well as the "Gansu Flavors
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Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo have made significant advancements in understanding nitrogen (N) use efficiency in agriculture. Their study, published in the journal Plants, proposes a multidimensional framework to enhance N use efficiency, mitigate environmental impacts, and facilitate the transition towards more sustainable agricultural systems. The researchers identified
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Agricultural Defense Agency (Adapec) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) are launching a course on phytosanitary challenges and strategies for Tocantins, aiming to strengthen the fruit growing sector in the state. The event will take place from Wednesday, 29th, to Friday, 31st, at the Tocantins Institute of Pension
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A team of researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Rourkela and the Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Turkey has conducted a comprehensive study on the impact of digital tools and renewable energy on agricultural productivity in 27 developing countries. The study, which was published in the "
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At the Autumn Fair 2025, hundreds of agricultural staples and green production models are taking center stage, highlighting the crucial role of the agricultural sector in Vietnam's journey towards sustainable development. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's nearly-200-square meter pavilion is a notable highlight, showcasing models
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Researchers from Yunnan Agricultural University have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the effects of phosphorus tailings on corn growth in acidic red soil. A recent field experiment in Qujing, Yunnan (2023-2024), tested the effects of combining phosphorus tailings with reduced chemical fertilizers on soil properties, microbial communities, and corn yield
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Research from Sichuan Agricultural University has shed light on the effects of various LED lighting sources on tomato seedlings' growth and resistance to Phytophthora infestans. The study, supported by the National Science Foundation of China and the Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, found that high-proportion blue light significantly improves
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Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences have conducted a thorough investigation into the metabolic profile of multiplier onion, providing a comprehensive atlas of its nutritional components. The study aimed to identify potential genetic regulators of nutritional quality in multiplier onion, a crop with dual purposes as a culinary
