Agricultural Biodiversity

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The input reduction principle of agroecology is wrong when it comes to mineral fertilizer use in sub-Saharan Africa. Genetic modification can improve crop yields — but stop overselling it. Drivers and stressors of resilience to food insecurity: evidence from 35 countries. …but that doesn’t mean agroecology is wrong.

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Agroecology Fertilizer Food Crop Yield 154

Agwired

JUNE 12, 2024

The two awards recognize biotechnology leaders who are driving cutting-edge breakthroughs in agricultural, environmental, and industrial biotechnology. The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) opened registration with a rejuvenated schedule for its annual Conference & Expo, to be held Dec. 3-5 in Houston, Texas.

biotechnology 59

biotechnology Technology Yield Pesticide 59

Agwired

APRIL 10, 2024

Custom Agronomics , a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and other specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Tom Snipes has been appointed CEO. Tom brings a valuable combination of agricultural experience and business expertise to Custom Agronomics.

biotechnology 59

biotechnology Technology Manufacturing Production 59

World Agri-Tech

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Among the many sectors called upon to adapt to today’s unprecedented climate change is agriculture as a priority – in France, Europe and all major exporting countries. Crop variety improvement has enabled the creation of plants better able to cope with lack of water, but yield performance is not guaranteed.

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Cultivation biotechnology Yield Crop 52

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

USDA distributed seeds to farmers for free, encouraging growers to save and share seed and to experiment with any crop that could become economically important to US agriculture. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions means moving away from the use of high-energy and polluting nitrogenous fertilizers. Source: Philip H.

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Seeding Agriculture Agriculture Food 88