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Research conducted by Wenjuan Shi and colleagues at Xi'an University of Technology found that maize/soybean intercropping combined with reduced nitrogen topdressing can improve nitrogen use efficiency and reduce environmental impact in Northwest China. The study, which was funded by the National Key R & D Program of
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Growers in the Mid North region of Australia are preparing for a mixed harvest, with some areas struggling with below-average yields due to variable rainfall. Nutrien Riverton agronomist Andrew Parkinson notes that careful fertiliser management has been key to maximising yields and protecting margins. While disease pressure has been low,
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Research from China Agricultural University has shed light on the significant impact of herbicide drift on soybean yields, highlighting the urgent need for a proactive risk management approach. A recent study has developed a multi-level framework to quantify soybean damage from rice herbicide drift, demonstrating high efficacy in classifying soybean
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Research has shown that integrated weed management is essential for organic farming cultivation. However, a study published in the Journal of Weed Science has found that repetitive tillage strategies can lead to the selection of competitive weeds, resulting in decreased crop yields and increased weed presence. The study, conducted by
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A new study published in Industrial Crops and Products investigates the effects of biochar on soil quality and pepper yield under continuous cropping conditions. Researchers from the State Key Laboratory found that moderate biochar application (2%) significantly enhanced soil organic matter, available potassium, available phosphorus, root activity, microbial biomass carbon,
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Current research highlights the potential benefits and drawbacks of using cover crops in agriculture, particularly in subtropical sandy soils. According to a two-year experiment conducted by the University of Florida, cover crops may help mitigate nutrient losses from soils in agricultural cropping systems. However, the study also found that the
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Researchers from Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University have developed climate-resilient strategies for improving water management, soil carbon-nutrient cycling, and water and carbon footprint mitigation in drought-prone regions. The study explored the effectiveness of four in-situ rainwater harvesting methods and promising cropping systems in improving soil health and water regimes.
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Research conducted by a team of scientists from Dilla University has shed new light on the effects of land use change in agroforestry landscapes. The study, published in Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, examined the spatiotemporal shift from multiple cropping systems (MuCS) to monocropping systems (MoCS) in the agroforestry-dominated areas of
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Researchers from Transilvania University, in partnership with the European Union, have made significant advancements in the field of agriculture by developing a more accurate method of crop identification using satellite imagery and Monte Carlo simulations. This innovative approach can be applied to various agricultural settings and regions, enhancing the efficiency
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New research from Dalhousie University sheds light on the factors that influence soil health in intensive organic cropping systems. A three-year study conducted on certified organic farms in Quebec, Canada, found that increased crop diversity and reduced tillage intensity are key drivers of soil health. The study, which examined the
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A recent study published in Agronomy has revealed that mulching patterns can have a profound impact on soil bacterial diversity in continuous potato cropping systems. Researchers from Gansu Agricultural University in Lanzhou, People's Republic of China, investigated the effects of six different ridge-furrow film mulching patterns on soil
