Agriculture
Researchers at Walailak University have conducted a study on the response of indigenous rice varieties from Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to salinity conditions. The study aimed to examine the growth, yield, and leaf nutrient composition of 10 indigenous rice varieties under different salinity levels, with the goal of identifying varieties
Agriculture
New research published in Soil & Tillage Research has highlighted the potential of biochar and stover incorporation in mitigating methane emissions from agricultural soils. The study, conducted over a five-year period in maize monocropping systems in Northeast China, found that biochar and stover treatments effectively enhanced total methane uptakes compared
Agriculture
Research has been conducted to evaluate the effect of nitrogen (N) rate and source on gaseous losses through ammonia (NH3) volatilization and N2O emissions, as well as agronomic traits such as grain yield and N uptake in maize production. The study found that nitrogen fertilization significantly increased grain yield, with
Agriculture
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has announced a $200,000 investment in the Choose Iowa Farms to Food Banks Program, a pilot program aimed at helping food banks purchase locally sourced produce from Iowa farmers. This program, which was initially operated as a pilot in 2024, has
Agriculture
Dongshan County in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, has issued a notice for modern agricultural industry projects in 2025. The county aims to support specialty industries such as grain, vegetables, fruits, livestock, and poultry. Qualified new agricultural business entities are requested to actively apply for the projects. The notice outlines the application
Agriculture
Factory farming, the dominant model of animal food production worldwide, has become one of the most pressing ethical, environmental, and health challenges of the 21st century. Recent findings highlight the scale of destruction caused by industrialized animal agriculture, sparking renewed calls from researchers, environmentalists, and public health experts for a
Agriculture
Rising livestock prices, better seasonal conditions in southern Australia, and strong global red meat orders have pushed forecasts for Australia's total farmgate production value to a record high of almost $95 billion this financial year. However, farmers' input costs are expected to increase due to a low
Agriculture
Scotland's government has allocated £309,600 in funding for 2025-26 to combat the incurable pig disease Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). This money will support the continuation of a project aimed at eradicating PRRS from Scotland, which is estimated to cost the UK farming industry £52 million
Agriculture
New research published in Atmospheric Environment: X by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China has shed light on the substantial contribution of ammonia (NH3) emissions from large-scale pig farms to haze formation and air quality degradation in China. The study found that
Agriculture
Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Shinjirō Koizumi announced the ministry's FY2026 draft budget request, focusing on three key priorities: boosting rice production, advancing circular use of forest resources, and strengthening fisheries sustainability. The draft budget allocates JPY4bn (US$27m) to expand rice production, including promoting exports,
Agriculture
Onam season is considered a time for Keralites to get toxin-free food and a healthier Kerala, as stated by agriculture minister P Prasad. To achieve this goal, the government and the agriculture department are implementing various projects to improve the living standards of farmers in Kerala and expand agriculture cultivation.
Agriculture
Researchers have made new discoveries in the field of Escherichia coli meningitis, specifically focusing on antimicrobial resistant Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) in Nigeria. The study aimed to investigate the presence of antimicrobial resistant ExPEC in poultry and the potential transmission of E. coli isolates from healthy chickens to poultry
