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Genetic factors in woodland strawberries promote cold tolerance

Climate change is shifting the seasons, pushing crop plants to their limits. For example, sudden frost episodes in late spring... Read more

Researchers call for harnessing agrifood value chains to help farmers be climate-smart

The global food system is uniquely vulnerable to climate impacts, making adaptation of paramount importance. While contributing roughly one-third of... Read more

Stomata study provides new insights in plant response to high temperatures and drought

We are increasingly confronted with the impacts of climate change, with failed harvests being only one example. Addressing these challenges... Read more

Researchers use eDNA metabarcoding to identify pollinators, aiming to boost crop production

A Curtin University study has revealed that a new method of capturing DNA could provide farmers with a valuable tool... Read more

The future of tick control: Identifying genetic tools to control cattle fever ticks

Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, creates potential for genetic... Read more

Unraveling wheat's genetic past and offering insights for future breeding

An international team of scientists from Australia and China has uncovered invaluable genetic and genomic information in the world's most... Read more

Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds

Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production... Read more

Most NZ dairy farmers put profitability first—but some are planting native trees anyway

Globally, about 40% of ice-free land is used for agriculture, managed by farmers and herders.... Read more

Better habitats for forest farming wild leeks could help future foraging demands

Ramps, also known as wild leeks, and their unique garlic-onion flavor profile, are a popular foraged seasonal food but that... Read more

Study discovers how algae produce a hormone they use to communicate

A study at the University of Cordoba shows how algae produce auxin, a plant hormone, opening a path of communication... Read more

Machine-vision technology shows promise to reduce herbicide use

Farmers and land-managers seeking to reduce their herbicide applications now have another promising option via machine-vision technology. That's the summary... Read more

Tree species guide unlocks benefits for UK farmers

A new guide has been launched today (Tuesday, 26 November) to help U.K. farmers reap the benefits of agroforestry—a type... Read more

Study shows hot water reduces E. coli on pecans

Before those sweet and savory pecans make their way into your pecan pie or other holiday treat, they may go... Read more

New nitrification inhibitor developed for better nitrogen use in agriculture

Recently, the research team led by Professor Wu Lifang from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy... Read more

New transformer-based AI model enhances precision in rice leaf disease detection

Rice is one of the world's most essential food crops, but its production is constantly threatened by leaf diseases caused... Read more