Agriculture
New research from Mahidol University in Thailand has shed light on the effects of pre- and post-harvesting techniques on the phenolic compositions, antioxidant potentials, and health properties of commercially available ready-to-drink teas. The study investigated the impact of different processing methods on the phenolic contents and health properties of eleven
Agriculture
Transcription factors are vital regulators of gene expression, and understanding their role in plant stress response is crucial for enhancing crop yields and improving agricultural productivity. Recent research conducted by scientists at the Beijing University of Agriculture has shed light on the function of the nuclear transcription factor ZmCCT in
Agriculture
Researchers from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University have investigated the prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in maize and peanuts in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The study found that commercial varieties of these crops are highly susceptible to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination, particularly at the pre and postharvest stages.
Agriculture
Brazilian agriculture, particularly livestock farming, has been slow to adopt new technologies, but innovations such as facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and drones are changing the game. Companies like Nutron and iRancho, in partnership with Cargill and Vaxxinova, are leading the charge with cutting-edge solutions that provide real-time insights into animal
Agriculture
RenEnergy, an expert in renewable energy solutions, is set to participate in the Cereals 2025 event, showcasing its innovative energy arbitrage solutions designed to help farms and agricultural businesses reduce their energy costs and improve their return on investment from installing solar solutions. The company's solutions involve intelligent
Agriculture
Venezuela, with its vast agricultural potential, has been courting investment from Vietnamese enterprises. A high-level delegation from Vietnam visited Venezuela, led by Professor Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, Director of the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences, to explore cooperation opportunities. The visit coincided with the first AgroAlba 2025 Expo, where Venezuela
Agriculture
The Dangote Group and Niger State Government have embarked on a massive partnership to boost commercial agriculture in Nigeria, with the conglomerate investing in the state's rice production infrastructure. The partnership is part of the Niger Food initiative, an agricultural development programme launched by the state government to
Agriculture
Research in Europe reveals that biosecurity plays a vital role in controlling animal infectious diseases in poultry farming. Advisers and farmers must work together to ensure compliance with on-farm biosecurity measures. In a recent study, 157 European advisers were interviewed about their perceptions of biosecurity implementation on large-scale poultry farms.
Agriculture
Marek's disease is a highly contagious viral infection in poultry, caused by Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2, that has significant economic impact on the poultry industry. Researchers from the University Saad Dahlab of Blida, Algeria, conducted a study to examine the occurrence of Marek's disease virus (MDV) in
Agriculture
Mumbai police have made a significant breakthrough in their ongoing efforts to combat the city's drug trade, busting a drug manufacturing factory in a farmhouse in Karjat. The raid, which was carried out following a tip-off, resulted in the seizure of 5.5 kg of mephedrone (MD) and
Agriculture
Research published in the journal Animals has investigated the effects of farming systems on the quality of goat milk, specifically focusing on aflatoxin M1 content and the prevalence of mastitis-causing bacteria. The study, conducted by researchers from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, analyzed 233 milk samples from two goat farms in
Agriculture
Research conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in collaboration with Cotton Incorporated has provided valuable insights into breeding strategies for heat- and drought-tolerant cotton. The study employed a controlled experiment in the Arizona low desert, where six upland cotton entries were grown to
