Agricultural industry
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
Agricultural industry
The agricultural pheromones market is experiencing a significant growth trajectory, driven by growing consumer and governmental concerns over food safety, prompting farmers to adopt environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides. Pheromones have emerged as a cost-effective and sustainable solution, with government initiatives across the globe encouraging their use in crop
Agricultural industry
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
Agricultural industry
New research from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute has demonstrated the effectiveness of deep learning methodologies in handling the complex patterns of agricultural price datasets. The study compared the performance of various deep learning models, including Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Recurrent Neural Network
Agricultural industry
Tanzania's soybean industry has received a significant boost with the signing of a $4.8 million financing agreement aimed at improving productivity, market access, and rural incomes. The agreement, signed between the Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS) Trust and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, seeks to revitalize soybean farming
Agricultural industry
Research on dairy production has highlighted the need for a more sustainable approach to reduce environmental impacts associated with the increasing demand for milk-based products. A recent study from the Ryan Institute at the University of Galway in Ireland has combined life cycle assessment and machine learning to identify potential
Agricultural industry
Nestle Nigeria is waging a critical battle against climate change, shifting its approach from philanthropy to a core business survival strategy. The company has enrolled 25,000 smallholder farmers in a three-year program, providing them with the tools to farm smarter, not harder. This initiative, the Strengthening Farmers' and
Agricultural industry
Every day, over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide, fueling a growing demand for coffee. However, the increasing need for coffee beans is exacerbating deforestation, which in turn threatens the crop's long-term survival. A new report by Coffee Watch, a nonprofit industry watchdog, highlights the ecological
Agricultural industry
Growers in the Mid North region of Australia are preparing for a mixed harvest, with some areas struggling with below-average yields due to variable rainfall. Nutrien Riverton agronomist Andrew Parkinson notes that careful fertiliser management has been key to maximising yields and protecting margins. While disease pressure has been low,
Agricultural industry
Research from China Agricultural University has shed light on the significant impact of herbicide drift on soybean yields, highlighting the urgent need for a proactive risk management approach. A recent study has developed a multi-level framework to quantify soybean damage from rice herbicide drift, demonstrating high efficacy in classifying soybean
Agricultural industry
Brazil's southeastern coffee belt has seen deforestation in recent years, leading to a decrease in rainfall and crop failures, according to a new report by Coffee Watch, a nonprofit industry watchdog. The report found that companies clearing forests to make way for plantations have led to reduced rainfall,
Agricultural industry
Brazil's southeastern coffee belt has seen deforestation in recent years, leading to a decrease in rainfall and crop failures, according to a new report by Coffee Watch, a nonprofit industry watchdog. The report found that companies clearing forests to make way for plantations have led to reduced rainfall,
