Brazil’s recent triumphs in curbing deforestation in the Amazon are being overshadowed by a new and formidable adversary: climate change. Official figures reveal that the number of wildfires in the Amazon has surged to a 20-year high amid a pervasive
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In a groundbreaking field experiment conducted in India, drone sprayers have demonstrated their potential to revolutionize weed management in soybean cultivation. The study, titled ‘Comparative Evaluation of Knapsack, Boom, and Drone Sprayers for Wee
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As June comes to a close, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to providing valuable research and information in the fields of agricultural and food law. Throughout the month, the NALC staff has been
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When Margit Schwikowski helicoptered up to Switzerland’s Corbassière glacier in 2020, it was clear that things weren’t right. “It was very warm. I mean, we were at 4,100 meters and it should be sub-zero temperatures,” she says. Instead, the team star
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At the recent DLG-FieldTage event in Erwitte, Germany, Future Farming facilitated a critical discussion with two German arable farmers on the burgeoning role of field robots in modern agriculture. The debate underscored the necessity of autonomous ro
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South African researchers have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to combat the illegal rhino horn trade by inserting radioactive material into the horns of 20 live rhinos. This innovative approach aims to leverage existing global infrastructure
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In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural technology, a groundbreaking innovation has emerged from the Netherlands that promises to revolutionize crop care. The E-Horse maintenance tractor, an electric marvel conceived by Dutch arable farmer and
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As the clock ticks towards the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill, legislators in the House of Representatives and Senate have released three distinct proposals for the 2024 Farm Bill. These proposals, which are currently under consideration, address c
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The United States is grappling with an overwhelming number of brownfields—industrial and commercial properties tainted with hazardous substances. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these sites are disproportionately concentrated
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The Germain LANDNETZ collaborative project has recently concluded its five-year research into the integration of communication and cloud networks tailored for agricultural applications. This ambitious initiative, conducted by the Technical University
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