Author name: John Hutton

In the heart of Nigeria, a humble bean is stirring up big changes. Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, is not just a sweet treat but a potential driver for transformative and sustainable agricultural growth. This is the finding of a groundbreakin

In the bustling urban landscapes of Ghana’s Greater Accra Region, a silent revolution is brewing, one that promises to transform the lives of the urban poor and bolster the nation’s food security. At the heart of this revolution is the humble oyster

In the heart of China’s karst landscapes, a silent transformation is underway. Farmlands, once the lifeblood of rural communities, are being abandoned at an alarming rate. This isn’t just a local issue; it’s a global trend with significant implicatio

In the heart of Pakistan, researchers are uncovering innovative solutions to a global problem: soil heavy metal pollution. Lead (Pb) contamination, a pervasive issue in industrialized and agricultural regions, poses significant threats to both human

In the heart of China’s sprawling orchards, a silent revolution is underway, one that could reshape the future of agriculture and the energy sector. A groundbreaking study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, has pinpointed the peak of carbo

In the heart of Ethiopia, where agriculture is the lifeblood of the economy, a groundbreaking study is set to revolutionize how we understand and predict crop production. Led by Yidnekachew Mare, a statistician from the Department of Statistics at Ba

In the heart of China, a battle is being waged—a battle for the future of agriculture and the very soil that sustains it. The black soil regions, often referred to as the “breadbasket” of the country, are facing unprecedented ecological challenges. S

In the heart of Europe, an unassuming group of organisms is revealing profound insights into the impacts of climate change on soil biodiversity. Nematodes, tiny worms that inhabit soil ecosystems, are the stars of a new study that spans over a decade

In the quest for the next generation of energy storage, a team of researchers led by Junfeng Wu at the Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology in Agriculture Sciences, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultu

In the heart of Europe, a groundbreaking study is revolutionizing how we predict and prepare for climate hazards that threaten agriculture and, by extension, the energy sector. Led by Arthur Hrast Essenfelder from the European Commission’s Joint Rese