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Scientists highlight the necessity of improving the ecology of the Amazon

An international research team, including Lancaster University, have discovered what actions are required to improve the Amazon’s ecology. An international team of scientists from Brazil...
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Acylhydrazone-based polymers: The key to greater crop yields?

A research team from the University of Birmingham has discovered a group of acylhydrazone-based polymers, which may be critical in encouraging bacteria to form...
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Reducing the UK’s agricultural reliance on overseas production

The UK Government has announced a ‘Food Strategy’ that intends to reduce the UK’s agricultural reliance on overseas production. Harnessing agricultural technology A strategy to direct...
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Future food security is potentially threatened by subsoil compaction

Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have revealed that future food security in Europe, America, and Australia is threatened by subsoil compaction. What...
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Developing organic nitrogen fertiliser to enhance agriculture production

Researchers from Flinders University are investigating organic nitrogen fertiliser to return nitrogen to soil without the need for chemicals.
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Scientists analyse coral reef bleaching to see if they can self-restore

Scientists have discovered evidence that coral reefs in remote or protected areas can quickly recover from mass coral reef bleaching events. Two years after the...
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How sustainable cattle farming in Brazil could help to reduce carbon emissions

A research team from the University of Colorado Boulder, demonstrates the importance of customised assistance strategies to help Brazilian cattle ranchers adopt sustainable cattle...
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Relocation of agricultural land could greatly reduce carbon emissions

Scientists design a map to display the potential relocation of agricultural land to maximise long-term environmental benefits without compromising...
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Ensuring food security is at the heart of sustainability measures

Researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis have discovered risks associated with sustainability measures that could impact food security. It is very common...
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Fostering sustainable agriculture practices in Europe

Dr Stephen Onakuse, President of Agrinatura, outlines the efforts of the organisation in its mission to achieve sustainable agriculture practices across Europe. Agrinatura, the European...
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Black-eyed peas attract beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria

A novel study finds that black-eyed peas attract beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria, potentially removing the necessity of fertiliser. New research findings from scientists at the University...
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Genetically modified crops can have a positive effect on the climate

Researchers at the University of Bonn and the Breakthrough Institute have deduced that genetically modified crops in Europe could reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The use...
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