Managing the water quality of farm dams is critical to the health of livestock as well as boosting crop production, according to new research from the Sustainable Farms group at The Australian National University (ANU).
Ecology
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The United States, along with 123 other countries, have pledged to reach "net-zero" carbon emissions by 2050 or 2060. A number of strategies are being deployed to reach this ambitious goal, but the one most pertinent to South ...
Economics & Business
Jun 26, 2024
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Leaving some weeds between crops can help to combat pests on agricultural land, according to a new study carried out by the University of Bonn. This step has particularly positive effects in combination with other measures: ...
Agriculture
Jun 25, 2024
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The Tibetan Empire was the world's highest elevation empire, sitting over 4,000m above sea level, and thrived during 618 to 877 CE. Home to an estimated 10 million people, it spanned approximately 4.6 million km2 across East ...
The discarded peels of aloe vera can be used as a natural pesticide, helping farmers protect staple food crops from harmful insects, research suggests.
Agriculture
Sep 2, 2023
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Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world's land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast majority of calories that ...
Biotechnology
Aug 8, 2023
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Insect populations are declining worldwide at a rate of almost 1% per year. This decline is alarming. Insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops, controlling crop pests and maintaining soil fertility.
Ecology
Jul 6, 2023
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Accessing affordable fruit and vegetables is a significant challenge for the 1.2 million UK residents living in what are known as "food deserts."
Ecology
Jun 16, 2023
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Many no-till growers are reluctant to implement any soil disturbance due to concerns about negative impacts on soil health. However, a new study by a team of Penn State researchers suggests that plowing fields once after ...
Agriculture
Dec 23, 2022
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We have little chance of tackling climate change and reducing biodiversity loss without a redesign of the world's largest industry: agriculture and food.
Ecology
Dec 21, 2022
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