The recent kidnapping and beating of Stephen Kwikiriza, a vocal critic of the controversial drilling and pipeline project in Uganda, has significant implications for the agriculture sector and investors. Kwikiriza’s abduction by what appeared to be p
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Virginia Tech researchers are pioneering efforts to bring drone spray technology to farmers’ fields, aiming to standardize unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for herbicide spray applications. This ambitious project is spearheaded by Vijay Singh, an assist
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When Lucas George Wendt returned to his flood-stricken hometown of Lajeado in late May, he found a community in the throes of recovery. The historic flooding that had ravaged Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, between late April and mid-
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The impending decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on whether to overturn the Chevron doctrine has captured the attention of policymakers, legal experts, and environmental advocates alike. This landmark precedent, established in the 1984 case Chevron v
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is heralded as one of the most potent wildlife protection laws globally, playing a crucial role in conserving species teetering on the brink of extinction. Since its inception in 1973, the ESA has tasked the U.S. Fish
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A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances has revealed that over 50,000 Californians succumbed to the effects of wildfire smoke exposure between 2008 and 2018. This research, led by Rachel Connolly of UCLA, is the first to investigate the
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The rise of agricultural robots signifies not just a leap in automation or autonomy, but also a crucial step away from dependence on fossil fuels. This shift is highlighted by the growing preference for smaller, lighter, and more adaptable robots ins
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Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and promoting sustainability in agriculture. The company will now provide rights to selected genome-editing and breedi
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As May has drawn to a close, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) has continued to provide invaluable research and insights into agricultural and food law, catering to stakeholders nationwide. The month of May 2024 saw the release of several n
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In the ever-evolving world of agritech, start-ups like FA Bio and Agreena are not just surviving but thriving, despite the challenging fundraising environment. Since their initial pitch at the World Agri-Tech Summit, these companies have made signifi
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