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Researchers at Southwest Forestry University have made a significant discovery in the field of food packaging using natural biopolymers derived from bamboo shoot shells. According to their study, published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, these biopolymers have the potential to replace traditional petroleum-based packaging materials due to their
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Researchers from the Agriculture and Forestry University in Nepal have identified incorrect fungicide selection and dosages as a major factor contributing to the decreased yield of cauliflower in the country. The study, published in the Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology, found that the use of inappropriate fungicides
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Researchers from Nanjing Forestry University have developed a new type of food packaging material made from a cellulose-derived carbon dots/polyvinyl alcohol (CDs/PVA) composite film. This innovative material is a sustainable bio-based solution for food preservation, offering a promising alternative to traditional packaging methods. The research team synthesized CDs
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Researchers are urging policymakers to revise the rules governing the use of new genomic techniques (NGTs), also known as gene editing, in organic farming, citing the need for more sustainable and resilient agriculture to meet the European Union's 25% organic target by 2030. The authors of a recent
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As the second-highest cancer rate in the nation, Iowa's central plains are home to a growing crisis, with residents attributing their struggles to agricultural pollutants, including pesticides, nitrates, and PFAs. The United States has two states where cancer incidence is increasing: Iowa and Kentucky, which historically has the
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In the Arkansas Delta community of Elaine, where a devastating 1919 massacre occurred, a local group is seeking to create a new chapter in the town's history with an organic farm. The Elaine Legacy Center, a non-profit working to preserve the community's history and promote economic
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The Sorfold Municipality in Norway has launched an initiative to manage government grants for businesses and environmental measures in forestry and special environmental measures in agriculture. The municipality has been allocated a total of NOK 150,000 for these measures in 2025, with application deadlines set for August 15, 2025,
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The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have collaborated to support the development of two new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). A $3.4 million investment over four years has been allocated for the creation of the Omics Resource Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and
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Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalated dramatically as Cambodia banned all imports of Thai fruit and vegetables in response to Thailand's refusal to fully reopen its border checkpoints. The decision, announced on June 17, has now come into effect, blocking fresh produce from crossing the border. Lieutenant General
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A new study has proposed a novel framework that combines Transformer models with Metaheuristic Algorithms (MHAs) to enhance agricultural price forecasting accuracy. The research aims to address the challenges of predicting agricultural commodity prices due to factors such as perishability, seasonality, and market volatility. The proposed framework integrates MHAs, known
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The Royal Thai Army has released a statement clarifying its measures to control border crossings with Cambodia. The army's spokesman, Major General Winthai Suvari, assured that the measures do not restrict the export of agricultural products, which has been a point of contention between the two countries. Instead,
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Amidst heightened tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, severely impacting Pakistan's water supply. The crisis, triggered by India's stance that "blood and water cannot flow together," has led to a significant decline
