Agriculture

A common soil fungus could help farmers reduce their reliance on synthetic fungicides, new research suggests, by producing natural airborne chemicals that suppress devastating plant diseases.This article was originally published here

While taste and price remain top priorities, more consumers are starting to consider the safety and sustainability of ingredients when dining out—a challenge that restaurants are working to address.This article was originally published here

A dangerous parasite once eliminated in the United States has been detected in northern Mexico, close to the U.S. border.This article was originally published here

The whole world is buzzing about the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence—including those who work in forestry.This article was originally published here

Bees and butterflies help produce our food by pollinating the crops farmers grow. In fact, 35% of the world’s food crops, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, depend on pollinators.This article was originally published here

Improving biodiversity and maintaining yields at the same time? For many, this sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, a new study by the University of Würzburg shows that both are possible under the right […]

In Indonesia, cattle are not just cattle. The large island-nation houses a variety of different breeds, locally preferred for their unique set of physical attributes and strongly linked to culture and ceremonies. There is even […]

Recently, a research team in the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that one-time nitrogen (N) application, a labor-saving practice favored by many farmers, increases both soil and […]

Almost everyone who has a garden knows what a nuisance slugs can be. They are also one of the most destructive crop pests in the UK. Studies show that yields of many major crops, such […]

Farmers are under pressure. Fertilizer costs have soared in recent years. Tariffs are increasing equipment costs and cutting Canadian farmers off from key foreign markets. And climate change is bringing its own set of challenges.This […]