One percentage point of feed conversion loss in large-scale poultry production can cause millions in lost revenue, so even small improvements — like fine-tuning a single nutrient in feed — can make a big difference.This […]
Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses.This post was originally published on this site.
As the global conversation around climate change intensifies, the agricultural sector is emerging as both a contributor to the problem and a potential part of the solution. In this interview, we explore the concept of […]
Kent biosciences researchers, working closely with RentACherryTree (a small agricultural business in East Sussex), have developed an innovative way to turn waste cherries into a valuable, health-boosting food ingredient. Cherries are naturally rich in anthocyanins […]
Modern crops are often excessively fertilized, which boosts yields in the short term but also harms the environment due to nutrient runoffs and greenhouse gas emissions.This post was originally published on this site.
Corn is one of the most valuable cash crops globally, with annual grain production in the United States alone valued at nearly $80 billion. Fungicides are widely used to protect crops and promote yield, but […]
Researchers from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service are opening new markets for America’s fruit growers. Fruit flies are major economic and quarantine pests that impact fresh fruit production and impede international trade. Flies lay their […]
With climate change and more frequent extreme weather events, researchers predict that global yields of important crops like maize, rice, and soybeans could decline by 12 to 20% by the end of the century. To […]
A new critical review, published in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, highlights the emergence and scientific basis of regenerative agriculture—proposing a working definition centered on ecological cycles and farm system outcomes.This post was originally […]
Faced with climate change diminishing farmers’ yields, Nestlé announced Wednesday that it was working on a technique to produce chocolate by using up to 30% more of the cocoa fruit.This post was originally published on […]
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