Vertical ocean farming is a new type of agriculture that uses floating farms in the ocean to produce food. It involves farming ocean fish and crustaceans in vertically stacked cages that are
Renowned for its vast tropical forests, the Amazon river basin surprisingly sits atop infertile soils. Much of the Amazon’s soil, contrary to expectations, is acidic & nutrient-deficient, posing challenges for farming. Black
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New Holland Agriculture is set to revolutionize the farming industry with the introduction of the T4 Electric Power, the first all-electric utility tractor with autonomous capabilities. This groundbreaking tractor is a response
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In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, pollination stands as a silent hero, ensuring the production of approximately 75% of our major food crops. However, the declining bee populations worldwide have raised alarms
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In an innovative stride towards sustainable agriculture, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University have leveraged advanced technology to mitigate plant diseases by facilitating their early detection. They used a high-tech tool
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German farmer Josef Wimmer is pioneering an innovative blend of renewable energy and sustainable farming by installing solar panels over his hops crops in Au in der Hallertau, Germany. This agrivoltaic system
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A recent study has raised concerns about the potential for Japanese beetles, known for their distinctive green-and-copper coloring, to overrun Washington State within two decades without decisive intervention. The infestation is renowned
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A plan to use pesticides near the Rio Arriba in Northern Mexico was rescinded by federal land managers to control invasive grasshopper. The decision was reversed by the Bureau of Land Management(BLM)
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The spread of spotted lanternflies in the United States has become a concerning issue. These invasive insects, originally from Asia, have been wreaking havoc on crops and trees in multiple states, including
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Thomas H.Q. Powell and his team conducted a study that primarily focused on the impact of changing temperatures on two diverging populations of the Hawthorn fly. While one population continued to feed
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The production of ammonia for synthetic fertilizer is a massive chemical market worldwide, but it is also notorious for its high energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The Haber-Bosch process, widely used
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