Life
Drones, DNA, and weather: A phase-oriented hybrid engine predicts sugar beet disease
Strategic angle: A new generation of smart disease forecasting may help combat a fungus that threatens sugar beet crops.
Editorial Staff 4 days ago
#agriculture
34 articles tagged with "agriculture"
Politics
Briefing: Greece names new ministers after EU farm scandal-linked resignations
Strategic angle: Following an investigation into EU agriculture subsidies, Greece appoints new ministers amid ongoing scrutiny.
Editorial Staff 8 days ago
Life
Briefing: Ultra-low asparagine wheat developed using precision gene editing
Strategic angle: Scientists at Rothamsted Research have successfully developed wheat with dramatically reduced levels of asparagine, using gene editing techniques.
Editorial Staff 8 days ago
Life
Briefing: Omics consortium established to supercharge climate-adapted wheat breeding
Strategic angle: Adelaide University leads an international consortium to enhance wheat performance through spatial omics technologies.
Editorial Staff 9 days ago
Life
Briefing: Researchers Warn of Risks Posed by 'Contaminants of Emerging Concern' in Agriculture
Strategic angle: A new study highlights health risks from crops absorbing harmful contaminants and calls for further research.
Editorial Staff 9 days ago
Life
Briefing: Study highlights role of risk attitudes in crop insurance outcomes
Strategic angle: Research reveals how farmers' risk preferences influence their decisions on crop insurance, impacting agricultural risk management.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
Life
Briefing: Food safety, soils and manure: How a systemic approach can prevent health risks
Strategic angle: Exploring the benefits of recycling animal manure to combat soil acidification and enhance agricultural yields.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Regulatory Roadblocks for Commercial Use of Drones in Europe
Strategic angle: While drones are driving innovation across industries, European agriculture still lags in unlocking their full potential due to regulatory challenges.
Editorial Staff 11 days ago
Life
Briefing: Cover crops show the clearest gains in soil health across US long-term trials, study shows
Strategic angle: A multi-state research team reveals that cover crop use outperforms other practices in maintaining soil health.
Editorial Staff 12 days ago
Life
Briefing: Importing queen bees won't solve Canada's beekeeping problems
Strategic angle: Every spring, Canadian beekeepers await the arrival of queen bees crucial to their industry, but reliance on imports may not be the solution.
Editorial Staff 13 days ago
Life
Briefing: Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold
Strategic angle: A breakthrough 'superfood' for honeybees has been developed, leading to significant colony growth.
Editorial Staff 15 days ago
Life
Briefing: Study finds 60% of Australia's top-use pesticides are banned in the EU
Strategic angle: Analysis reveals that most pesticides used in Australian agriculture are prohibited in other regions, highlighting regulatory disparities.
Editorial Staff 15 days ago
Life
Briefing: Tiny bubbles, sound waves clean produce safely and effectively
Strategic angle: New research reveals a chemical-free method for cleaning agricultural produce using bubbles and sound waves.
Editorial Staff 16 days ago
Life
Briefing: How plants stop growing to survive stress: Retired scientist's persistence reveals insight to boost farm yields
Strategic angle: UC Riverside researchers have identified a mechanism that allows plants to rapidly slow growth in response to extreme environmental stress.
Editorial Staff 16 days ago
Life
Briefing: Agricultural soils exposed to controversial weedkiller may be unexpected breeding ground for hospital 'superbugs'
Strategic angle: Research reveals a link between antimicrobial resistance and agricultural practices.
Editorial Staff 18 days ago
Life
Briefing: Discovery of genetic switch could help turn rice into a perennial crop
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in genetic research may transform rice cultivation by enabling perennial growth, potentially enhancing food security.
Editorial Staff 19 days ago
Life
Briefing: Fiber-optic sensors reveal how farming destroys soil's natural structure
Strategic angle: Soil is a dynamic, living system, but agricultural practices threaten its integrity.
Editorial Staff 20 days ago
Life
Briefing: ‘Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron’: how the world’s greenest country soured on solar
Strategic angle: In Denmark, the spread of solar panels in rural areas could play a deciding factor in the national elections on Tuesday.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
Life
Briefing: Bird flu risk to Danish cattle: New tool can warn farmers before infection spreads
Strategic angle: A new tool aims to alert farmers to potential bird flu outbreaks in cattle, helping to mitigate risks.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
Life
Briefing: Durum wheat lines combine freezing tolerance with high pasta quality
Strategic angle: Researchers develop new durum wheat lines that withstand freezing temperatures while maintaining high-quality pasta production.
Editorial Staff 23 days ago
Life
Briefing: Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm
Strategic angle: Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting but may have detrimental effects on soil stability.
Editorial Staff 23 days ago
Life
Briefing: Plant survival under three simultaneous stressors may hinge on a single protein
Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered certain proteins may be the key to saving plants' lives when multiple stressors hit at the same time.
Editorial Staff 23 days ago
Life
Briefing: The cost of cold: Economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence
Strategic angle: Severe drought and freezing temperatures in the Peruvian Andes have led to increased domestic violence, highlighting the economic impact of climate change.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
Life
Briefing: Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US
Strategic angle: Water shortages and rising heat are putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
Life
Briefing: Study identifies causes of potato dry rot in Colorado
Strategic angle: Research highlights critical management strategies for potato farmers facing dry rot challenges.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
Life
Briefing: Could reduced air pollution from climate mitigation boost crop yields and lower hunger risk?
Strategic angle: An international research team found that climate mitigation consistent with the 1.5 °C target could raise global hunger risk in 2050 by 17% compared to a baseline scenario.
Editorial Staff 26 days ago
Politics
How the Iran war could trigger a fresh food crisis
The Iran conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer costs, raising alarms over a return of food inflation.
Editorial Staff Updated 27 days ago
Life
Good news for wastewater irrigation: Three crops store pharmaceutical byproducts in their leaves
Farmers in water-scarce areas can safely use treated wastewater for irrigation, as certain crops can absorb and store pharmaceutical byproducts.
Editorial Staff Updated 27 days ago
Life
Briefing: Flood tolerant wetland crops could also support nature recovery, finds new research
Strategic angle: Research led by the University of Cambridge and the RSPB shows that farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter peat can enhance bird biodiversity.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
Life
Briefing: Pollen-replacing feed strengthens honey bee colonies, long-term study confirms
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that a man-made food source can effectively support honey bee nutrition during winter months.
Editorial Staff 30 days ago
Life
Briefing: Plants pause, play and fast-forward their growth depending on types of climate stress
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants manage their growth in response to climate stress, aiding in recovery and food production.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: How volcanic eruptions and internal climate cycles jointly shape Asian monsoon rainfall
Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of volcanic activity and climate patterns on monsoon variability in Asia.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: One gene makes the difference: Breeding winter-hardy faba beans
Strategic angle: An international research team has identified a crucial genetic factor that determines the winter hardiness of faba beans.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago
Life
Briefing: Key protein SYFO2 enables 'self-fertilization' of leguminous plants
Strategic angle: Research reveals how SYFO2 protein facilitates self-fertilization in legumes, enhancing agricultural efficiency.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago