What are ‘orphan crops’? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?
Cary Fowler was enjoying a comfortable retirement at his country home in New York. The food...
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Farmers rush to plant summer crops as monsoon revives
The monsoon brings nearly 70% of the rain India needs to water farms and refill reservoirs and...
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New biologicals boom in the seed treating industry
Biologicals are rapidly transforming the seed treating industry. So how do they work? Who uses...
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Baby corn: A superfood for diabetes, weight loss and more
Baby corn is not just a delicious and crunchy addition to your meals; it is a nutritional gem that...
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Crop progress: Corn quality continues to crumble
Analysts were expecting USDA to downgrade its ratings for both corn and soybean quality after an...
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4-year crop rotations better than 2-year
Decades-long South Dakota research finds more microbial activity and less environmental risks with...
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A Guide to the Best Vegetables for Diabetes
Millions of people around the world are battling diabetes. As per the World Health Organisation...
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Climate boss Carney’s firm linked with deforestation
UN Climate envoy and ex-Bank of England boss Mark Carney’s firm sold farms in Brazil linked...
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Cover crops not enough to improve soil after decades of continuous corn
Although about 20% of Illinois cropping systems are planted to continuous corn, it’s nearly...
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Soaring fertiliser prices force farmers to rethink
It’s a tough time to be a farmer. Just ask Rachael Sharp, a third-generation farmer in the...
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High fertilizer costs threaten farmers amid sanctions on Russia
The war in Ukraine is shaking up the global agricultural sector. With sanctions blocking supplies...
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What are the problems with biodegradable plastic?
Tjhe dictionary definition of ‘biodegradable’ is “capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other...
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