Research

In the picturesque Belfast area of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, smallholder farmers are grappling with an ever-changing climate that poses significant challenges to their livelihoods. A recent study, led by Mashford Zenda from the Centre for Ec

In a world where every penny counts and efficiency is king, the agriculture sector is poised for a significant transformation thanks to the innovative use of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). A recent review published in the journal ‘Machines’ sheds l

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the fight against plant diseases is a persistent challenge, particularly when it comes to the notorious genus Phytophthora. Known for wreaking havoc on crops and causing significant economic losses, Phyt

In the bustling world of agriculture, where every drop of water and grain of fertilizer counts, a recent study out of Brazil is shining a light on an innovative approach to nutrient management in sugarcane crops. Conducted by Carlos Augusto Alves Car

In a world where climate change poses a significant threat to agriculture, understanding how crops respond to water availability is more crucial than ever. A recent study led by Patrícia Carvalho da Silva from the Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary M

In a world where the stakes in agriculture are higher than ever, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with traditional farming practices is paving the way for smarter, more efficient methods of crop management. A recent systematic review l

The agricultural landscape is rapidly evolving, and technology is playing a pivotal role in how farmers tackle crop diseases. A recent review by Youssef Lebrini from the Institut Polytechnique UniLaSalle, published in the journal Agronomy, dives deep

In a significant leap for precision agriculture, researchers have harnessed the power of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with both RGB and multispectral cameras to enhance yield predictions for oilseed rape, a vital global oil crop. This inn

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the marriage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves that could reshape the way farmers operate. A recent study led by Juhi Agrawal from the School of Compute

In a recent study led by Chunyi Zhan from the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Sichuan Agriculture University, researchers have unveiled a promising approach to measuring sucrose concentration in apples using cutting-edge technolog