Agricultural industry
Pyroligneous acid, a byproduct of biomass pyrolysis, has been found to have significant positive effects on plant growth and soil health, potentially reducing the need for agrochemicals. According to a recent study by Agroscope, a research institute in Switzerland, the acid has been shown to increase crop yields and plant
Agricultural industry
Poultry farming is increasingly becoming a diversified practice in rural areas, with farmers looking to move beyond monoculture farming. However, there is a lack of understanding about the differences in bacterial resistance and transmission risks between monoculture and integrated poultry farming. A recent study published in Science of The Total
Agricultural industry
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Scientific Reports has unveiled a significant advancement in poultry farming, with a new AI-driven framework capable of accurately recognizing poultry conditions. The framework, called PoulTrans, leverages a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) integrated with a CSA_Encoder-Transformer architecture to generate detailed poultry status reports.
Agricultural industry
Despite facing challenges from the US trade policy and the trade war between major powers, the direction of Thai agricultural trade remains on the rise, especially in the ASEAN and global markets. According to the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE), the trade value of Thai agricultural products in 2024 reached
Agricultural industry
A national program aimed at safeguarding the fruit and nut tree industries through better biosecurity measures is expanding to include new commodities. The Australian Tree Crop Map, which currently details the locations of eight tree crop industries, will now incorporate apricot, cherry, dried fruit, lychee, nectarine, peach, and plum producers.
Agricultural industry
Touring China's pioneering agricultural projects in Ulanqab City's Inner Mongolia region, I witnessed firsthand how innovation is transforming high-altitude farming into a thriving industry. From cold-tolerant vegetables to digital strawberry plantations, the region's blend of traditional wisdom and cutting-edge technology in rural revitalization is
Agricultural industry
Pineapple farmers and agro-processing businesses in Kapuas and Pulang Pisau, Central Kalimantan, are exposed to various risks, including operational inefficiencies due to unclear supply chain structures and performance. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Palangka Raya aimed to identify and measure the performance of the pineapple
Agricultural industry
Research at Dalhousie University has demonstrated the effectiveness of drone-derived elevation models in predicting and mitigating surface drainage degradation on agricultural fields. The study, funded by the Atlantic Land Improvement Contractors' Association and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, utilized drone-based photogrammetry and multispectral imagery to
Agricultural industry
The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) has teamed up with various organizations to support potato farmers in Kenya. The partnership aims to provide quality seeds and modern farming techniques to members of potato cooperatives or innovation platforms in Nyandarua and Nakuru counties. The initiative
Agricultural industry
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Antibiotics has revealed alarming trends in the use of antibiotics on commercial layer chicken farms in Tanzania. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Sokoine University of Agriculture, found that 97.1% of farmers use antibiotics for treatment, prophylaxis,
Agricultural industry
The U.S. Senate Democratic Whip, Dick Durbin, highlighted the plight of Illinois farmers who are largely overlooked for conservation funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Durbin introduced Mrs. Megan Dwyer, Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship at the Illinois Corn Growers Association, at a Senate Agriculture
Agricultural industry
A roundtable discussion in London on May 13 brought together government officials, industry leaders, and businesses to explore the current state, demand, and growth potential of bilateral agricultural trade between Vietnam and the UK. The event attracted representatives from 40 enterprises and UK agricultural associations, focusing on key export sectors,
