Agriculture

Researchers have laid out a blueprint for enhancing food security across Sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the region's inherent strengths to overcome persistent challenges.

With the market poised for significant growth—projected to reach over $65 billion by 2030—environmental consultants are at the forefront of driving change across various industries, ensuring compliance, and fostering corporate responsibility.

The latest Big Butterfly Count reveals a worrying trend: butterfly numbers have plummeted to their lowest on record, with habitat loss, extreme weather, and intensive land management cited as key drivers of this decline.

As cities continue to grow, integrating Agriculture 4.0 into urban environments will be essential for meeting the food demands of an expanding population while supporting the development of greener, more resilient urban systems.

The Klamath River has returned to its historic path at the JC Boyle Dam site in Oregon, marking a milestone in one of the largest river restoration projects in U.S. history. As crews broke through the cofferdam, they reconnected long-separated stretches of the river, reopening a vital route for migratory salmon.

This funding will support the development of the world’s first carbon-negative ammonia production facility in West Terre Haute, Indiana, utilizing advanced carbon capture and sequestration technology.

In a world grappling with rising carbon emissions and malnutrition, scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking method to produce vitamin B9, or folate, using renewable energy and CO2. This cutting-edge approach provides a sustainable source of essential nutrients and reduces traditional food production's environmental footprint.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $3.2 million in research grants to Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University to investigate PFAS contamination in agriculture. These studies will focus on understanding how PFAS chemicals accumulate in crops and livestock and explore innovative strategies for reducing exposure, ensuring the sustainability and health of farming communities nationwide.

As the hemlock woolly adelgid continues its destructive spread, a million-dollar grant awarded to scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst by the Department of Energy aims to uncover why some trees resist the pest better than others.

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a innovative chocolate production process that promises to transform the cocoa industry. Researchers have developed a method to create "whole-fruit chocolate" by …

A study published in Nature Sustainability has revealed a strong correlation between pesticide use and declining wild bee populations in the United States. The research indicates that some wild bee …

The food industry is witnessing a seismic shift as plant-based meat alternatives gain traction in the market. With promises of environmental benefits and health improvements, these products are …

The Wildlife Trusts' recent publication, A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales, has ignited discussions about the reintroduction of these industrious mammals. Beavers, known for …

The UAE is taking decisive steps towards a more sustainable future, aiming to halve food loss and waste by 2030, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3. …

Researchers at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) have pioneered an innovative approach called triadic comparison of technologies …

Two of Canada’s largest rail companies, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), are bracing for a nationwide work stoppage that could take effect on August 22, 2024. …

A new study, published in Nature Sustainability and led by Dr. Florian Zabel and Prof. Dr. Ruth Delzeit from the University of Basel’s Department of Environmental Sciences, provides critical …

A recent study conducted by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has shed new light on the environmental viability of vertical farming , particularly in the cultivation of lettuce. …

Recent rains in South Texas have temporarily boosted agricultural output, but the region’s long-term irrigation water outlook remains bleak, significantly impacting its role in the U.S. food …

In February 2024, the USDA announced over $270 million in cooperative agreements with state departments of agriculture to build resilience and strengthen local and regional food systems.

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