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Research conducted in China over the past two decades has shown a significant positive effect of rural population aging on agricultural sustainable development. The study, which analyzed panel data from 31 provinces and municipalities in China, found that the relationship between rural population aging and agricultural sustainable development is nonlinear,
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As cities across the globe face rapid urbanization and land scarcity, rooftop farming has emerged as a viable solution to meet the growing demand for organic and sustainable produce. This method of urban agriculture, also known as roof-top gardening, involves growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs on rooftops and terraces, providing
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The 4th Turkic States Agribusiness Forum brought together government officials, representatives from state institutions, and executives from companies specializing in the agricultural sector to discuss the region's agricultural potential. The event, which took place in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, was part of the IV Meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the
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Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of a developed agriculture sector for a developed India. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, efforts are being made to increase agricultural production, reduce costs, compensate for crop losses,
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Researchers at Nanjing Agricultural University have developed a particle swarm optimization (PSO)-tuned fuzzy-proportional-integral-derivative (Fuzzy-PID) control strategy to improve the dynamic response, linearity, and control accuracy of the YYSCT-250-3 tractor multi-circuit hydraulic output power tester. This innovative approach has shown significant improvements in flow control challenges, enhancing both testing efficiency
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A new study by researchers at the Japan International Cooperation Agency has found that a farmer field school (FFS) program focused on farm forestry in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya significantly enhances livelihood diversification and reduces vulnerability to climate-related shocks among rural households. The research, published in the
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Scientists at Nanjing Forestry University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of agriculture. According to a new report, the combined effects of wheat straw biochar (BC) and biosurfactant rhamnolipid (RL) on the biodegradation kinetics of phenanthrene by indigenous microorganisms in agricultural soil have been investigated. The research has
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Researchers from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University have made significant progress in pig farming by developing a multi-objective tracking algorithm that enhances management efficiency and intelligence. The new method, called SDGTrack, improves tracking performance across various farming environments by adapting to different domains and integrating an optimized tracking strategy. This
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Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has kicked off the 2025 farming season with a substantial boost to fertilizer supply, increasing it by 150 percent for the year's wet season farming. This intervention is aimed at supporting the farming population, with the Governor ensuring transparent distribution and
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The joint parliamentary committee briefing on wildlife protection, scheduled to address critical reforms to end cruelty on lion farms and other abuses, was marred by the absence of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen. The meeting, which was meant to assess progress on the implementation of the High-Level Panel (HLP) report on
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The Agriculture Department in Rajouri district is facing allegations of mismanagement and nepotism. Despite claims of implementing various schemes to support farmers, including subsidies for machinery and seed distribution, the benefits have not materialized. Local farmers have expressed frustration with the lack of implementation, with some having waited for months
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Research from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Belfast, United Kingdom, has shed light on the integration of cover crops in agricultural systems. The study highlights the growing interest in utilizing cover crops as a tool for improving sustainability, but notes that farmers' decisions to plant them are influenced
