The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-02-23
The big problem with biofuels no one is talking about
‘Fake solution’: Why crop biofuels are not the climate-friendly fossil fuels alternative we took them to be Read more
CLIMATE CHANGE AGRICULTURE LAND NATURE CONSERVATION FOSSIL FUELS CARBON EMISSIONS
2022-02-23
Two years on, resilience innovations help food supply chains overcome COVID-19 disruptions
Important lessons for policymakers. Read more
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2022-02-22
Maximizing Crop Profits Under Limited Water
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February 22, 2022 Read more
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2022-02-16
Is this renewable biofuel worse for the climate than petrol?
President Joe Biden is reviewing policies on biofuels as part of a broader effort to decarbonise the US economy by 2050. Read more
AGRICULTURE CAR INDUSTRY LEAD PETROL FARMERS RENEWABLE ENERGY CARBON EMISSIONS
2022-02-15
Pleasant-Smelling Wood Oil Not So Pleasant for Biting Ticks, Other Pests
Cedarwood oil can be found in many consumer products—perfumes, soaps and deodorants among them. In addition to its pleasing scent, cedarwood oil also is prized for its insect-repelling and anti-fungal... Read more
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2022-02-13
Greek farmers protest rising energy costs
Farmers in central Greece on Sunday blocked a highway with tractors and poured cans of milk on the ground to protest against rising energy costs. Read more
2022-02-12
The fate of our planet 'hinges on soil', scientist reveals
Why is preserving soil so important in the fight against climate change? Read more
CLIMATE CHANGE AGRICULTURE PLANET EARTH UNITED NATIONS SOIL POLLUTION SUSTAINABILITY
2022-02-02
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
ComBase, an online quantitative food microbiology database with more than 65,000 records, helps companies design and implement better food safety programs, document regulatory compliance, and test new... Read more
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2022-01-31
China's meat-free five year plan is set to be 'game changing'
Grown in a lab, this alternative source of protein could be more appealing to Chinese consumers than plant-based options. Read more
AGRICULTURE FOOD ANIMALS SCIENCE INNOVATION MEAT
2022-01-28
Feed the microbes
Why soil is key to addressing climate change. Read more
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2022-01-26
Saltier Groundwater Does Long Lasting Damage to Almonds, But Less Than Previously Feared
When salty groundwater is used to irrigate almond orchards, production can be significantly reduced and the damage to trees can last for years, according to Agriculture Research Service studies. Read more
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2022-01-25
Can a Deluge Compensate for Losses in Productivity and Carbon Uptake During a Drought?
Heavy rainfall or a "deluge" in eastern Colorado.
Photo by Olivia Hajek, Colorado State University Read more
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