Research

In the vast and often arid landscapes of Australia, a quiet but significant shift is taking place beneath our feet. Recent research led by Eleonora Egidi from the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at Western Sydney University sheds light on ho

In the heart of India’s agricultural landscape, where rice paddies stretch as far as the eye can see, a new study sheds light on the complex interplay of fertilizer use among paddy growers. Conducted by Girish Kumar Jha from the Division of Bioinform

In the heart of West Africa, where yam cultivation thrives, a recent study is shedding light on the intricate relationship between water yams and their bacterial companions in the soil. Conducted by Shunta Kihara from the Department of International

As the world grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change, a recent study sheds light on an often-overlooked contributor to greenhouse gas emissions: rice cultivation. Published in the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, th

In a fresh twist on sustainable agriculture, researchers from the University of Basilicata, led by Leonardo Coviello, are turning to an unlikely ally: the frass of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens. This organic byproduct, often overlooked in

In a world where climate change is shaking up traditional farming practices, a recent study has spotlighted an innovative approach that could change the game for strawberry growers. Conducted by Samreen Nazeer and her team at the Department of Food a

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the quest for sustainable practices has taken a promising turn with recent research led by Anita Nagarajan from the Sherbrooke Research and Development Center at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Her team ha

In the bustling peri-urban areas of coastal West Africa, particularly in South Benin, dairy farming is a vital livelihood for many smallholders. Yet, this sector is grappling with a significant environmental challenge: enteric methane emissions from

In the intricate dance between agriculture and public health, the soil beneath our feet might just be hiding more than we think. A recent study, spearheaded by Gaofei Jiang from the Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for Solid Organic Waste Utilization at Na

As global temperatures continue to rise, the agricultural community is feeling the heat—literally. Rice, a staple food for more than half the world’s population, is facing unprecedented challenges due to extreme heat events linked to climate change.