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Innovative material absorbs excess phosphates from polluted rivers and lakes and transfers them to farmland, improving soil quality and aiding crop growth.
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) represents a comprehensive approach integrating various farming practices and technologies aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and… Reed more
Researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen developed a method that utilizes the fossil remains of diatoms, a type of algae that has been chemically modified to enhance their ability to adsorb pollutants.
New partnership combines microbial research and screening technologies to combat crop pests and to reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides.
ICIG’s investment supports the commercialization of Phytalix, a new biofungicide, designed to boost plant immunity and reduce chemical fungicide use.
This project, which started in 2022, has successfully delivered about 90,000 tons of liquid fertilizer in 2024, integrating essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur with vinasse to enhance soil quality.
Scientists develop genetic innovations to boost resilience and reduce costs.
Amid environmental concerns, ministers reject application for bee-toxic chemical used in agriculture.
China makes extensive efforts to combat desertification by planting millions of trees and creating the Great Green Wall.
New organic fertilizer made from the frass of Hermetia illucens (black soldier fly) offers a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional fertilizers and has been shown to improve soil health, enhance microbial activity, and increase crop yields.
Conducted by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, the study reveals that pawpaw trees create environments with more random plant species compositions and significantly reduce local plant diversity.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing new studies on paraquat’s safety, amidst ongoing debates and legal actions by farmers who believe the herbicide has caused their health issues.
Collaboration between Trafigura and CF Industries demonstrates the feasibility of using low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel and highlights the economic and environmental benefits of co-loading different types of cargo.
Experts stress importance of tackling resistance before it spreads.
Atlas Agro will supply green fertilizers from its upcoming facility in Richland, WA, starting in 2028.
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Europe is falling behind in this field. The concerns 30 years ago was reasonable. Now not so much. We need crops that can survive in a more extreme future climate. Handle droughts and hot weather better. Crops that are less tasty to pests like hogs and deere.
Gene-edited crops set for groundbreaking European trials
