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A new study from New York University's Nutr & Food Studies has shed light on the challenges faced by organic farmers in the US, particularly when it comes to accessing technical assistance. The research, led by Carolyn Dimitri, found that organic farmers prefer learning from other farmers and
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A study conducted by researchers from the Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan has shed light on the significant issue of human-wildlife conflict in southeastern Iran. The study focused on the destructive impact of the Indian crested porcupine (ICP) on agricultural products and livestock, resulting in substantial economic
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Research in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China, has reported a breakthrough in genetic improvement for diploid potatoes. A new breeding method, which involves re-domestication of diploid potatoes into a seed crop, has been identified as an innovative approach to accelerate genetic improvement. This method would allow for hybrid
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Research published in the Journal of Separation Science has developed fast and accurate methods for detecting antiparasitic residues in livestock, particularly in sheep. The study, led by Athanasios I. Gelasakis and colleagues from the Agricultural University of Athens, aims to mitigate the risks associated with the extensive use of antiparasitic
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As the demand for poultry products increases, experts are emphasizing the importance of safe nutritional measures to ensure successful diversification of the poultry industry with non-chicken poultry (NCP) species. A recent review by researchers from the North-West University highlights the potential use of eubiotics in NCP species, such as quail,
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Researchers at Federal University Ceara, in collaboration with other institutions, have conducted a study exploring the reuse of sediment from surface water reservoirs as a soil conditioner to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. The study reveals that sediment reuse can lead to significant financial and environmental benefits, including up to
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A recent study published in Groundwater has shed new light on the importance of evaluating hydrological data types for predictive uncertainty in coupled water flow and nitrate transport models. The research, led by Antoine Di Ciacca of Lincoln Agritech, Canterbury, New Zealand, assessed the worth of continuous nitrate concentrations, in-catchment
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Research has shown that the loss of agricultural nitrogen (N) fertilizer contributes significantly to water quality degradation and climate change globally and in the United States. To address this issue, taxing N to increase prices and reduce total use is a proposed policy. However, the relationship between N use and
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A two-year field experiment conducted in a pomelo orchard in Fuzhou, People's Republic of China, explored the effects of reducing nitrogen fertilizer application and incorporating natural grass cover crops on crop yield, quality, and soil physicochemical properties. The research found that reducing nitrogen fertilizer application and incorporating natural
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To enhance crop cultivation and improve socio-economic conditions, Soil Resources Development Institute Director General Dr. Begum Samia Sultana emphasized the need for motivating farmers to use fertilizers in moderate and profitable levels. This requires training agricultural extension officers, field workers, and farmers themselves in crop cultivation using soil tests and
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The Universiti Sains Malaysia's Barn Owl and Rodent Research Group (Borg) is advocating for a reduction in rodenticide use in plantations and fields to prevent secondary poisoning of non-target species. Associate Professor Hasber Salim, the group's leader, highlights the importance of conserving barn owls, which can
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The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will co-finance a new program with US$20 million to promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen producer competitiveness, and modernise agricultural institutions in Costa Rica. The program, which will be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock over six years, aims to
