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Agriculture needs a fresh approach in tackling biopesticide resistance, experts warn

Scientists have discovered that insect pests that attack crops have extraordinary powers to develop biopesticide resistance.

Intercropping systems can reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint

Researchers have performed a quantitative assessment of intercropping systems by analysing the results of 226 agricultural experiments.

Are agrivoltaics a win for the energy transition?

Agrivoltaics provides a way to combine solar panels with agriculture, but will this emerging technology assist the energy transition?

Digital tools to revolutionise agriculture

Digital tools can assist sustainable production, but farmers must weigh opportunities and risks when deciding whether to embrace such tools.

Solving the fertiliser crisis by bringing the solution home

Discover FuelPositive’s innovative green ammonia production technology which aims to tackle food insecurity.

COP27: UK’s climate adaptation budget tripled to £1.5bn

The PM announced the climate adaptation budget will be tripled to support local forest communities, conservation, and clean energy projects.

Air pollution threatens natural pest control methods

Researchers have discovered that natural pest control methods for sustainable farming are threatened by air pollution.

Drone technology elevates innovation in water risk applications

Read how RSS-Hydro is leading several innovative projects for the use of drone technology in water-based risk applications.

Scientists discover how nitrates in water are increased by soil

Researchers have reported that nitrate accumulated in soil plays an important role in the increase of nitrate in water when it rains.

Scientists find link between land tenure and deforestation rates

Researchers have discovered that different land tenures impact the rate of deforestation in Brazil's tropical forests.

Over 90% of tropical deforestation is caused by agriculture

A study suggests that between 90 and 99% of tropical deforestation is directly or indirectly caused by agriculture.

Tree planting may not reduce carbon dioxide effectively

According to research from the University of Gothenburg, tree planting may not be the optimal strategy for reducing carbon dioxide.

Achieving a net-zero agri-food industry in the UK

An expert network of researchers is set to help the UK’s agri-food industry move one step closer to net zero. A specialised research network has...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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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