In the quest for sustainable agricultural and forestry practices, biochar—a carbon-rich product of organic matter pyrolysis—has emerged as a promising solution. Yet, despite its potential to enhance soil health, boost crop yields, and mitigate climat
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Technology adoption took center stage during the Fireside Chats at the 2025 Tech Hub LIVE in Des Moines, where ag retail leaders and innovators cut through the noise to share hard-earned lessons on what actually drives change in the field. Over a doz
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In the rugged borderlands of northern Vietnam and Laos, a quiet revolution is unfolding, one that’s reshaping rural livelihoods and challenging conventional wisdom about agricultural commercialization. A recent study led by Joel Persson from the Cent
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In the arid expanses where water scarcity is a constant challenge, farmers and agritech innovators are turning to brackish water for drip irrigation. However, a persistent issue has been clogging of emitters, which can render this life-giving technol
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In the heart of Bogotá, Colombia, a team of researchers led by K.B. Barragán-Fonseca from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia is shedding light on a burgeoning industry that could revolutionize food production and waste management in the Global Sout
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In the heart of Ethiopia’s Omo Basin, a critical tool for sustainable water resource management is being refined, with significant implications for agriculture and energy sectors. A recent study led by Yonas Oyda from the Department of Geology at Arb
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In the heart of China’s Guangdong province, researchers are unlocking new ways to combat one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges: drought. A recent study led by Nazir Ahmed at the College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Zhongkai Uni
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In a groundbreaking study published in *Scientific African* (which translates to *African Science*), researchers have uncovered a compelling link between climate change, the green economy, and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Led by Olajide
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In the heart of Ghana’s Atwima Kwanwoma District, a quiet revolution is taking root, one that could hold valuable lessons for the global energy sector. A recent study published in the journal *Scientific African* (translated as “African Science”) has
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In the heart of Maryland, researchers at the USDA-ARS Sustainable Perennial Crops Laboratory are cracking the genetic code to safeguard one of the world’s most beloved crops: cacao, the humble source of chocolate. Led by Ezekiel Ahn, a team of scient
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