Agriculture
At the 22nd China International Agricultural Trade Fair in northern China's Tianjin Municipality, Tianjin Municipality, Jilin Province, and Guangdong Province joined forces to release a proposal on deepening exchanges and cooperation in agriculture. The proposal focuses on information sharing, standard setting, and market connectivity to improve cooperation mechanisms
Sensors
Researchers at Henan Agricultural University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of plant health monitoring and crop identification, utilizing a highly stretchable and reliable strain sensor based on a graphene/Ecoflex composite. This innovative sensor has the potential to revolutionize the field of smart agriculture, enabling real-time monitoring
Agricultural industry
Despite facing numerous difficulties due to climate change, natural disasters, and unfavorable world market situations, Vietnam's agricultural sector has continued to play a vital role in supporting the country's economy. The sector's exports have reached a record high, with agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports
Agricultural industry
The 2025 Chongqing Food and Agricultural Products Processing High-Quality Development Industry Ecology Conference was held at the Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center, gathering renowned experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs to discuss trends in future food development and optimize the industry structure. The conference showcased 40 events, including industry ecosystem forums and
Agricultural industry
Research conducted in China's Liaoning Province reveals that digital technology adoption has significantly improved farmer livelihood resilience. A study involving 1,395 grape farmers surveyed through a multi-stage stratified random sampling approach found that digital sales adoption had the strongest effect, followed by production and financial services adoption.
Agricultural industry
Researchers at the University of Nebraska have developed a data-driven framework to analyze watershed wetness dynamics and prioritize agricultural lands for wetland conservation. By mapping areas with periodic inundation of agricultural lands from 2018 to 2023 and integrating inundation dynamics, soil characteristics, and restoration context, the framework evaluates site suitability
Agricultural industry
A recent study in Nigeria reveals alarming rates of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among poultry farmers. The research, led by Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), identified a significant knowledge gap among farmers about AMR and its health risks. The study's findings highlight the
Agricultural industry
Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Bakyt Torobaev, recently met with the Italian Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in sustainable agriculture, food security, and cooperative development. The meeting highlighted the shared interests of both countries in promoting agricultural innovation and improving
Agricultural industry
Researchers at North-West University have conducted a study examining the impact of cover crops on potato yields and soil health. The study found that using leguminous cover crops can increase potato yields by 12-38%, improve soil structure, reduce erosion and greenhouse gas emissions, and help with water retention. Despite these
Agricultural industry
Farmers and growers across the UK are struggling with low confidence levels after the changes to inheritance tax announced at last year's Budget. This has led to decreased investment in their businesses, which produce the nation's food, support over 4.2 million jobs, and manage the
Agricultural industry
Huairou District in Beijing Municipality has prioritized the development of an agricultural product quality and safety system. On October 15, the District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau and relevant departments attended a symposium with the Municipal Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Office and the Agricultural Safety Center. The event aimed
Agricultural industry
Precision agriculture and sustainable farming require accurate crop yield prediction and mapping, but research in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, has highlighted a literature gap in potato yield prediction data. A study conducted by the University of Guelph, with support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
