Meet the 'Mango Man' who grafted 300 mango varieties onto a single tree
Kaleem Ullah Khan, known as the 'Mango Man of India,' has revolutionized horticulture by grafting over 300 mango varieties ...
MIT College of Agriculture and Technology Presents MITCAT Trends
Why the horticulture sector's views on contract regulation are crucial
NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board vice chair Stephen Shields explains why it is crucial for horticulture members to give ...
Revolutionizing Agriculture with Pega Decisioning! At Religent Systems, we’re using Pega to help farmers make smarter, faster,...
Revolutionizing Agriculture with Pega Decisioning!At Religent Systems, we’re using Pega to help farmers make smarter, faster, and data-driven decisions — from crop planning to resource optimization.Smart tech. Better yield. Brighter future.#PegaDecisioning#SmartFarming#ReligentSystems#AgriTech#FutureOfFarming
Agriculture secretary fires back at NY Democrat over food programs
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) are in disagreement over the Trump administration’s decision to cancel funding for crucial food assistance programs, with ...
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig 'thoughtfully discussing' run for governor in 2026
Iowa Agriculture Sec. Mike Naig is the latest Republican to say he is "thoughtfully discussing" a run for governor in 2026 ...
Book review – The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs (Third Edition)
10-minute readkeywords: evolutionary biology, paleontologyIf you have ever seen a diagram of a dinosaur skeleton in a book or scientific paper—white bones, black silhouette, I am looking at you—odds are that it was drawn by independent palaeontologist and palaeoartist Gregory S. Paul, or at the very least inspired by his work. As a consultant and illustrator-for-hire, he has been researching and drawing these diagrams for over 40 years, and The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs brings together
‘Heavy metals’ contaminate 17% of the world’s croplands, say scientists
Nearly 17% of the world’s croplands are contaminated with “heavy metals”, according to a new study in Science. These contaminants – arsenic, cadmium, lead, and others – may be invisible to the eye, but they threaten food safety and human health.Heavy metals and metalloids are elements that originate from either natural or human-made sources. They’re called “heavy” because they’re physically dense and their weight is high at an atomic scale. Heavy metals do not break down. They remain in soils fo
Early detection of wood coating deterioration to better maintain wooden structures
From the Japanese cypress to the ponderosa pine, wood has been used in construction for millennia. Though materials like steel and concrete have largely taken over large building construction, wood is making a comeback, increasingly being used in public and multi-story buildings for its environmental benefits. Of course, wood has often been passed over in favor of other materials because it is easily damaged by sunlight and moisture when used outdoors. Wood coatings have been designed to protect
European potato genome decoded: Small gene pool with large differences
A research team has decoded the genome of historic potato cultivars and used this resource to develop an efficient method for analysis of hundreds of additional potato genomes.
Curious isolation: New butterfly species discovered
A new butterfly species, Satyrium curiosolus, was discovered in a recent study at Blakiston Fan in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. It has unique evolutionary history, having likely remained in isolation for up to 40,000 years, leading to flatlined genetic diversity and exceptionally high levels of inbreeding. Due to its specific ecological associations and low genetic diversity, this butterfly may soon face challenges with climate change adaptation and will require special conservation st
A new record for California's highest tree
A professor's casual hike in the High Sierra turned into a new elevation record for California's highest tree, the Jeffrey pine, which wasn't formerly known to grow at extreme elevations.
Nutrients strengthen link between precipitation and plant growth, study finds
A new study has investigated how the relationship between mean annual precipitation (MAP) and grassland biomass changes when one or more nutrients are added. The authors show that precipitation and nutrient availability are the key drivers of plant biomass, while the effects of plant diversity are minimal.
Toxic? But It Has a Leaf on the Label!
We thought we were slowing the chemical pollution crisis by swapping our bleach for non-toxic cleaning alternatives and ensuring our beauty products only have naturally derived ingredients. Yet, studies demonstrate that green cleaning products and common sustainable swaps still contain ingredients that are harmful to human life.Browsing the web or walking down the aisle of any major grocery store, you’ll find trendy household and cosmetic products labelled “natural,” “green,” or “safe for our oc
Maximize Farming Efficiency with the Right Agriculture Equipment and Rotavators
Maximize Farming Efficiency with the Right Agriculture Equipment and RotavatorsIn today’s fast-evolving agricultural landscape, having access to modern and efficient farming equipment is essential. Whether you manage a small farm or large agricultural operations, investing in the right farm machinery like a rotavator can make a significant difference in productivity, crop yield, and soil health.Why Modern Agriculture Equipment MattersGone are the days when manual labor was the primary force behi
West Africa’s Hazardous Winds
Every year, from December to April, the Harmattan sweeps across Africa. This cool, dry and dust-laden wind gets its name from haramata, a word in the Ghanaian language Fanti.The wind originates from high-pressure systems over the Sahara, south of Algeria and Libya, and north of Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Chad. It significantly alters the climatic and environmental conditions of the region it crosses.The Harmattan’s effects go beyond reduced visibility and dryness. It has an impact on human heal
Capital Trust Group Launches World's First AgriTech Digital Bond to Finance $50 Billion African Project
The proceeds from the bond will be allocated towards (i) acquiring a prospective 5 million-hectare and Joint venture agreement for OLEIFERA PTY LTD.'s AgriTech project, with an initial investment ...
Strongest hints yet of biological activity outside the solar system
Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious.
Microbes in Brooklyn Superfund site teach lessons on fighting industrial pollution
Using advanced DNA sequence analysis, a research team has discovered that tiny organisms in Brooklyn's highly contaminated Gowanus Canal have developed a comprehensive collection of pollution-fighting genes. This finding suggests the potential of a cheaper, more sustainable, and less disruptive method for cleaning contaminated waterways than the current oft-used dredging operations.
First confirmed footage of a colossal squid -- and it's a baby!
An international team of scientists and crew on board Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor (too) was the first to film the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) in its natural environment. The 30-centimeter juvenile squid (nearly one foot long) was captured on video at a depth of 600 meters (1968 feet) by the Institute's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) SuBastian. The sighting occurred on March 9 on an expedition near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. This
Structural images of a tuberculosis-fighting virus
Mycobacteria are the world's most deadly bacteria --c ausing infectious diseases including tuberculosis (TB), which alone kills more than one million people each year. New drugs to fight these infections are desperately needed, as the number of cases of antibiotic-resistant mycobacteria is on the rise. Scientists have now used advanced imaging techniques to provide a detailed look at how a tiny virus, known as a phage, invades Mycobacteria.