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Research conducted by the University of Mpumalanga has highlighted the significance of wild edible fruits in ensuring food and nutritional security, particularly in developing countries. The study, published in the journal Foods, identified 74 wild edible fruit species in South Africa, with the Anacardiaceae family having the most cited species.
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A recent study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Research presents a novel approach to plant health monitoring using a Dual-Head Convolutional Neural Network (DH-CNN). The research aims to improve agricultural automation by providing precise and effective plant species and disease detection. The DH-CNN model demonstrated significant improvements
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A recent study conducted by researchers from Baghlan University has shed light on the economic efficiency of wheat production in Baghlan province, Afghanistan. Employing the data envelopment analysis (DEA) method, the research analyzed data gathered from 300 questionnaires completed during the agricultural year 2023. The findings indicate that wheat production
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Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have discovered a potentially game-changing approach to mitigating the impact of Striga hermonthica, a parasitic weed that poses a significant threat to global food security, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. By developing formulated strigolactone analogs, the team has shown that it
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Investigations conducted by researchers at the Institut Senegalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA) have shed light on the importance of small tuna species, such as Atlantic bonito, in marine ecosystems and the role they play in food security and livelihoods in West Africa. Climate change, overfishing, and illegal fishing have put
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President Prabowo Subianto has announced that food security remains a top priority for the Indonesian government, with the nation's food production reaching its highest level since independence. According to the President, Indonesia's food production, particularly rice and corn, has reached a record high, with rice reserves
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Research conducted at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca in Romania has found that precision agriculture can significantly improve maize production, particularly in conventional systems. The study evaluated the impact of precision agriculture on the morpho-productive traits and agronomic efficiency of the Turda 201 maize hybrid
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Researchers at Jilin Agricultural University have discovered that increasing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in high-yield maize hybrids is crucial for food security and reducing environmental risks. The study, funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China and other institutions, examined the effects of nitrogen fertilizer levels on
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Pakistan's extensive agricultural base and population exceeding 240 million render it vulnerable to food insecurity, exacerbated by internal systemic issues and external shocks. A joint report by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights the significance of Strategic Grain
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The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025?26 has allocated over Rs400 billion for the agriculture and livestock sector, with initiatives aimed at modernizing the sector and strengthening food security across Pakistan. The move is seen as a positive step towards supporting farmers and boosting production. However, industry experts
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The livestock sector in Pakistan has continued to perform remarkably well, despite challenges in major crops. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, it contributed 63.60% to the agriculture sector and 14.97% to the national GDP, with a growth rate of 4.72%. Experts consider it a vital pillar
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Climate change is intensifying drought risk and compromising global food security, and a new study from Alexandria University has found that green-synthesized nanoparticles derived from plant extracts may be an innovative tool to enhance crop resilience to abiotic stresses such as drought. Researchers have been studying the potential of copper
