Agriculture

The number and diversity of insects is declining worldwide. Some studies suggest that their biomass has almost halved since the 1970s. Among the main reasons for this are habitat loss—for example through agriculture or urbanization—and […]

Metals and hormone-disrupting substances such as estrogens present a genuine risk to the sustainability of agriculture and water management in Europe. This is the conclusion of doctoral research conducted by Chinese environmental scientist Yuwei Jia […]

Feedlot cattle with access to grooming brushes are generally more content, sociable and have less stress, according to recent research out of Murdoch University’s Center for Animal Production and Health.This article was originally published here

Agriculture’s impact on insect diversity is more severe than previously thought, according to a new study from the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.This article was originally published here

What do chickens and people with a common reproductive disorder have in common? More than one might think—and a widely-used diabetes medication might just be the surprising link.This article was originally published here

The crisis sparked by the Trump administration’s tariff policy has forced the world to consider which industries will be hardest hit by future levies on imports and exports.This article was originally published here

A new study suggests that, in the case of global catastrophe, urban agriculture alone could sustain only about one fifth of the population of a temperate, median-sized city, but the whole city could be fed […]

Salmon, prized for its flavor and nutritional value, is notoriously perishable, and its shelf life is often limited by microbial growth and enzymatic reactions. Sulfites, commonly used to prolong freshness, can help prevent these issues, […]

At Macquarie Correctional Centre in western New South Wales, a story of collaboration and persistence is unfolding. Inmates and prison officers are farming commercial quantities of fresh food in a purpose-built indoor facility.This article was […]

Nature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modeling to be effective, but the tipping point is close, according to a new study that found the technology may still trip at the last real-world […]