How can the use of plastics in agriculture become more sustainable?
It is impossible to imagine modern agriculture without plastics. 12 million tonnes are used every year. But what about the ...
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New study finds that sewage release is worse for rivers than agriculture
Ahead of World Rivers Day (24 September), new research by the University of Oxford reveals that sewage discharge into rivers ...
Research analyzes relationship between agriculture, emergence of new diseases
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Research from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington proposes a new way of understanding how diseases ...
Incubator or barrier? Exploring the links between agriculture, biodiversity and the spread of pathogens
Many pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19, are thought to have originated in wild animals before spilling into human ...
Agrela Ecosystems ignites innovation in data-driven agriculture
ST. LOUIS, MO, August 21, 2023 – Agrela Ecosystems, a startup launched by Nadia Shakoor, PhD, principal investigator, at the Donald Danforth Plant Science ...
Transport, domestic activities and agriculture are the main contributors to air pollution related mortality in European cities
Air pollution is the largest environmental cause of death. Now, a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health ...
Expanding large-scale agriculture is escalating flooding in the largest South American breadbasket
A new study revealing that huge expansions of extensive large-scale agriculture is making the South American plains more vulnerable to ...
New MU study examines variability of water, carbon in Missouri agriculture ecosystems and future impact on crops
One of the main reasons plants use water is to allow them to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This ...
Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center cultivates growth in local agribusinesses
Nearly one-third of Missouri's economy is tied to agriculture. Now, as part of a partnership that evolved from a statewide ...
Building a blueprint for zero-emissions agriculture
Washington, DC—Technological innovation and investment will be needed to reduce agriculture-related greenhouse gas emissions to zero, according to new work ...
New digital tool enables farmer’s decisions for sustainable agriculture
A new ‘digital decision support tool’ enabling the transition towards more diversified and sustainable agricultural systems has been developed by ...
Sustainable agriculture is building peace in Colombia
In areas of Colombia once controlled by guerillas, conflicts over land continue and deforestation has risen considerably. But it’s in ...
Texas A&M Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture seeks experts to support study on responsive agriculture
College Station, Texas (May 10, 2023) – Texas A&M’s Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA) is spearheading a study that ...
University of Minnesota to lead new $20M AI Institute focusing on climate-smart agriculture and forestry
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities announced that it will receive a $20 million grant over five years from the ...
Research of National Field Scientific Observation and Research Station on Efficient Water Use of Oasis Agriculture shows it is possible to get bigger and sweeter tomatoes in Northwest China under changing climate under reduced nitrogen and water inpu…
Process-based modelling is a powerful approach to deal with the complexity of biological systems of plants, their fruit, and the ...
Purdue receives $1 million USDA grants for sustainable agriculture projects
Purdue receives $1 million USDA grants for sustainable agriculture projects Credit: Purdue Agricultural Communications photo/Tom Campbell Purdue receives $1 million ...
Biochar and energy from pyrolysis can pave the way for carbon-neutral agriculture in China
Since the Paris Agreement to combat global warming was reached in 2015, many countries have committed to becoming climate neutral, ...
“European Chemical Pesticide-Free Agriculture in 2050 ”: the results of a groundbreaking foresight study
While the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on the environment and human health are well documented, European policies are struggling ...
Sensing water for smarter agriculture
Smart electronic soil sensors could enable farmers to deliver tailored doses of water to their crops, maximizing food production while ...
Tree rows in modern agriculture reduce damage to environment
"Alley cropping” is the agricultural practice of planting rows – or alleys – of trees in fields of crops. According ...
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Pumped for frigid weather: study pinpoints cold adaptations in nervous system of Antarctic octopus
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Men with metastatic prostate cancer live longer thanks to new drugs
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Researchers propose a unified, scalable framework to measure agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
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Gut bacteria found in wild wolves may be key to improving domestic dogs’ health
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Genomic analysis reveals ancient cancer lineages in clams
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Study uncovers reasons Americans did not get booster vaccines