Farming Methods

In the heart of southern Ukraine, a silent battle is being waged against the encroaching desertification and water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change. The Inhulets irrigation system, a lifeline for the region’s agriculture, has been a double-edg

In the vast, fertile expanses of China’s Sanjiang Plain, a silent battle is being waged against the degradation of black soil, a critical resource for global food security. This battle is not fought with tractors or plows, but with data, algorithms,

In the bustling labs of Tianjin Agricultural University, a team led by SONG Yu and WU Di has been delving into the intricate dance between our diet, gut microbes, and overall health. Their recent findings, published in ‘Shipin Kexue’ (Food Science),

In the world of food science, understanding how storage conditions affect the quality of our food is crucial, especially when it comes to products like eggs, a staple in many diets and industries. A recent study published in ‘Shipin Kexue’ (Food Scie

The agricultural technology landscape is witnessing a significant shift with the rapid emergence of spot sprayers, a innovation designed to revolutionize weed control in both arable and livestock farming. This technology, which uses camera-guided sys

In the heart of Egypt, Hanaa M. Abdelhaleem, a researcher at the Civil Engineering Department of the Delta Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology in Mansoura, has developed a groundbreaking cost model that could revolutionize the way we thin

In the heart of northern Ghana, where the rhythm of life is dictated by the rains, a new tool is revolutionizing the way smallholder farmers approach their livelihoods. The DROP app, a hydroclimate information service, is bridging the gap between sci

The UK’s agri-tech sector, while thriving, is still grappling with significant hurdles that prevent it from reaching its full potential. Despite a vibrant ecosystem, the industry faces persistent challenges in scaling technology for widespread on-far

In a groundbreaking development for the agricultural sector, Canadian technology company FuelPositive (FP) is on the verge of commercializing a revolutionary system that enables farmers to produce their own ammonia fertilizer. This innovative solutio

In the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya, where climate shocks and food insecurity often go hand in hand, a groundbreaking study led by Frederick K. E. Grant from the International Potato Center in Kampala, Uganda, has shed light on a promisi