Climate Change Could Turn Us All into Vegetarians

Climate Change Could Turn Us All into Vegetarians

Lack of water and poor crops might force us to let go of raising cattle, researchers warn

Smartphone App Helps Farmers Grow Bigger, Better Potatoes

Smartphone App Helps Farmers Grow Bigger, Better Potatoes

The software monitors crops, improves water and fertilizers management

Nanoparticles in Soil Adversely Affect Crop Yields, Quality

Nanoparticles in Soil Adversely Affect Crop Yields, Quality

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Heavy Metals Can Be Collected by Means of Earthworms

Heavy Metals Can Be Collected by Means of Earthworms

The E.eugeniae worm species is highly efficient in bringing down toxicity levels

Crops Now Made Toxin-Free by New Technology

Crops Now Made Toxin-Free by New Technology

The breakthrough is bound to help farmers with raising livestock

New Oat Variety Might Boost Agricultural Practices

New Oat Variety Might Boost Agricultural Practices

Farmers stand to gain more profit by using this new type of seed

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 19th, 2012
Farmers Need to Learn to Use Fertilizers Better

Farmers Need to Learn to Use Fertilizers Better

A new program to promote responsible fertilizer use will begin soon

Self-Fertilizing Cereals Soon to Come Our Way

Self-Fertilizing Cereals Soon to Come Our Way

Scientists receive grant to improve on present day agricultural practices

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 16th, 2012
US Drought Damages Crops and Boosts Fuel and Food Prices

US Drought Damages Crops and Boosts Fuel and Food Prices

Reports indicate that weather conditions have impacted on American agriculture

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 12th, 2012
Tobacco Might Be Used to Safeguard Crops

Tobacco Might Be Used to Safeguard Crops

A protein extracted from this plant helps boost crops’ response to viral attacks

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 28th, 2012
Cuban Researchers Make Climate-Change-Proof Vegetables

Cuban Researchers Make Climate-Change-Proof Vegetables

New crops developed in this country go unaffected by global warming

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 11th, 2012
North Dakota's Oil Companies Destroy the Land

North Dakota's Oil Companies Destroy the Land

Oil drilling in North Dakota helps the economy but damages the environment

Corn Genome Revealed in Exquisite Detail

Corn Genome Revealed in Exquisite Detail

This was the most comprehensive analysis of the planet ever conducted

SMOS Reveals How European Soils Lose Moisture

SMOS Reveals How European Soils Lose Moisture

The satellite is extremely capable of conducting such measurements

Evolution of Domesticated Crops Revealed by Ancient Cotton

Evolution of Domesticated Crops Revealed by Ancient Cotton

Egyptian artifacts give scientists insight into how common plants evolved

Crop-Friendly Solar Panels Developed for Greenhouses

Crop-Friendly Solar Panels Developed for Greenhouses

Eco-friendly photovoltaic module offers renewable power without impacting crop production

Lightweight Solar-Powered Sprayer for Healthier Crops

Lightweight Solar-Powered Sprayer for Healthier Crops

The green sprayer introduced in India halves the amount of pesticides used by farmers

 
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