Agricultural industry
To prevent and mitigate major pests and diseases in crops such as rice and corn, the Changtai District of Fujian Province has implemented an integrated pest management plan. This move aims to promote eco-friendly prevention and control methods, reduce pesticide use, and minimize losses. According to the "Notice of
Agricultural industry
Climate change poses significant threats to agricultural productivity and food security in Nigeria, particularly among smallholder maize farmers in Southwest Nigeria. Erratic rainfall, droughts, and floods exacerbate vulnerability, making it challenging for farmers to maintain productivity and ensure food security. However, research conducted by the Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria
Agricultural industry
India's farmers are no longer just food providers (annadatas), but are increasingly becoming 'Urjadata,' or providers of energy, thanks to the government's efforts to promote bio-fuels. With the agriculture sector being diversified towards the energy and power sector, farmers are set to benefit from
Agricultural industry
A new study has shed light on the socio-economic and cultural factors that prevent women from participating in smart agriculture in Tanzania. The research, conducted by the Department of Gender Studies, examined the challenges faced by women maize farmers in Nyasa District, Tanzania. The study highlighted significant barriers to women&
Agricultural industry
Fuzhou's Zhaoan County in Fujian Province has taken proactive measures to mitigate agricultural disasters and ensure a sustainable crop yield. In accordance with the "Notice of the Fujian Provincial Department of Finance and the Fujian Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on the Allocation of 2025
Agricultural industry
Research conducted by Jianjun Yang and his team at the Institute of Biology, Gansu Academy of Sciences, has discovered that plastic film mulching (PM) significantly increases maize yield and carbon emission efficiency in dryland farming. The study, published in the journal Agriculture, found that PM increased maize yield by 33.
Agriculture
Research conducted at Northeast Agricultural University has led to the development of an advanced AI-powered model for detecting pathogenic fungal spores in corn, showcasing a significant improvement in recognition accuracy. The model, dubbed YOLOv8s-SPM, has demonstrated the ability to identify diverse spore types under complex background conditions, meeting the demands
Agriculture
Researchers at Shandong University of Technology, led by Jiangdong Xu, have made significant strides in understanding the complex process of corn threshing, introducing a novel simulation-based modeling approach that accurately captures the rupture force, energy relationship, and rupture process on various sides of the grain. This breakthrough is expected to
Agriculture
Researchers from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in infants and young children in Malawi. By developing fish-based composite flours, they have created a nutritious and shelf-stable complementary food that can be used to combat PEM, a
Agricultural industry
Researchers at South China Agricultural University have published new findings on the importance of accurate maize tassel detection in precision agriculture. The study highlights the challenges posed by complex field backgrounds, including varietal differences, growth stage variations, occlusion, and background interference. To address these challenges, the researchers proposed an innovative
Agriculture
Researchers from IPB University have identified lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that can enhance the nutritional and fermentative quality of sweet corn straw silage, a potential animal feed. The study found that LAB isolates H 0.13 and H 2.34, identified as Lactiplantibacillus species, performed well as inoculants in silage
Farmers
In Sergipe, Brazil, a partnership between the Government of Sergipe and Banco do Nordeste (BNB) has been implemented to provide technical assistance to corn farmers. The Technical Cooperation Agreement aims to improve corn crop management, increase productivity, and reduce the need for Proagro agricultural insurance. Emdagro, the Sergipe Agricultural Development
