Agriculture
Researchers at the University of Sannio conducted a survey of 3019 Italian consumers to investigate their preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for antioxidant-rich pomegranates. The study analyzed the roles of product attributes and generational differences in shaping consumer behavior. The results showed a strong preference for locally sourced pomegranates
Agriculture
Research conducted by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has demonstrated the effectiveness of negative pressure fertigation (NPF) in improving tobacco growth, water use efficiency, and nutrient uptake. The study, published in the journal Irrigation and Drainage, found that NPF reduced plant water consumption by 12-24% and increased water use
Agriculture
Researchers at the Centurion University of Technology and Management have conducted a two-year experiment to optimize nutrient requirements for maize production in the northeastern Ghat of India. The study, published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, found that precise application of nitrogen through a chlorophyll content meter (CCM)
Agriculture
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya flagged off the 2025 farming season with the sale and distribution of subsidised fertilisers, a move aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity in the state. The initiative is part of a sustained effort to support farmers and reinforce Gombe's position in Nigeria'
Agriculture
A new review of essential oils in poultry farming has shed light on the industry's most pressing issues: antibiotic resistance and improved health. Researchers at the University of Life Sciences have identified essential oils (EOs) as a sustainable alternative to conventional practices, highlighting their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and growth-promoting
Agriculture
A new £6 million chicken farm has been proposed near Harper Adams University, featuring four poultry units that would hold a total of 180,000 birds. The project, submitted by Meese Farming, aims to provide a centre for learning and research, with the university expressing strong support for the scheme.
Agriculture
A new report from Chandigarh University has highlighted the potential of endophytic bacteria in improving the resilience of wheat and rice crops to abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and heat. According to the research, these beneficial microbes can enhance nutrient acquisition, phytohormone modulation, and stress-related enzyme production, ultimately leading
Agriculture
Alora, a pioneering company, is set to begin a UK-first trial at a farm in Norfolk for its ocean agriculture system, which aims to create the world's first salt-tolerant and heat-resistant rice crops. The company has developed a genetic trait that allows rice to withstand high temperatures during
Agriculture
Research published in the journal Rice has shed new light on the molecular interactions between Azolla and co-cultivated rice plants, highlighting the potential of Azolla as a biofertilizer to enrich the soil with inorganic nitrogen and improve rice yields. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Perugia, employed
Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a new policy agenda aimed at ensuring the profitability and prosperity of small family farms. Dubbed the "Make Agriculture Great Again" initiative, the plan addresses key issues affecting these farms, including access to credit, farmland, markets, labor, and risk
Agriculture
Burundi has made significant strides in increasing its rice production thanks to the technical support provided by China since 2009. The country's rice production has increased from around three tons to 12 tons per hectare in various regions, while the Gihanga Rice Research Center has trained and awarded
Agriculture
Researchers at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China have developed a new multiplex qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) method for the accurate detection of enzyme-producing psychrotrophic bacteria in milk. This method has the potential to prevent contamination and spoilage of dairy products. The study, published in the
