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Researchers at the University of Seville have demonstrated the effectiveness of active vertical garden systems in improving indoor air quality in buildings. To do so, they worked inside a closed glass chamber installed at the Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineering, where they found that after 24 hours, 96% to 98% of the pollutants used in the various experiments had disappeared. The work is published in the journal Atmospheric Environment.

In recent years, the avocado industry has burgeoned into a multibillion-dollar global market, earning the fruit the nickname “green gold.” Central Mexico, famed for its ideal avocado-growing conditions, forms the heart of this thriving agricultural sector. However, new research published in npj Sustainable Agriculture reveals a worrying trend: a significant decline in soil moisture across […]

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Unidentified drones were spotted over a Washington Army base housing top US officials, raising security concerns and discussions about the Iran conflict's reach.

arXiv:2603.18421v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In the context of the rapid development of digital finance, some financial technology companies exhibit the phenomenon of "AI washing," where they overstate their AI capabilities while underinvesting in actual AI resources. This paper constructs a corporate-level AI washing index based on CHFS2019 data and AI investment data from 15-20 financial technology companies, analyzing and testing its impact on farmers' digital financial behavior response. The study finds that AI washing significantly suppresses farmers' digital financial behavior; the higher the degree of AI washing, the lower the response level of farmers' digital financial behavior. Moreover, AI washing indirectly inhibits farmers' behavioral responses by exacerbating knowledge exclusion and risk exclusion. Social capital can positively moderate the negative impact of AI washing; among farmer groups with high social capital, the suppressive effect of AI washing on digital

The farm bill shows politicians catering to the agriculture industry risk losing the support of MAHA while running afoul of public health goals.

Sudden drop in milk production, thickened milk, and cows under movement restrictions. Since 2024, American farmers have had bitter experiences with the feared bird flu (H5N1), which in several cases has been introduced to cattle—and then spread rapidly among cattle herds. In some instances, humans have been infected as well. The contagious virus is increasingly being transmitted from wild birds to mammals—such as cattle.

Harnessing Robotics and Automation: Pioneering the Future of Poultry Processing In response to the escalating global demand for poultry products, a groundbreaking initiative has emerged from the heart of agricultural science and engineering. The Center for Scalable and Intelligent Automation in Poultry Processing (CSIAPP) is unveiling its innovative strides at its inaugural field day, set […]

In a groundbreaking new study published in the journal Biochar, scientists have unveiled a transformative approach to carbon dioxide removal that could play a pivotal role in helping China achieve its ambitious carbon neutrality targets. The research centers on biochar production powered by biomass harvested specifically from dedicated bioenergy crops. This method not only enhances […]

Plowing, an agricultural practice practiced for millennia, involves turning over the soil’s top layer to prepare the earth for planting. This technique aims to enhance water infiltration and nutrient circulation within the soil, supporting robust crop growth. Despite its longstanding use and effectiveness, ongoing concerns about soil degradation and long-term sustainability have spurred a shift […]

A groundbreaking study into the agricultural applications of biochar has highlighted the critical role of particle size in mediating its effectiveness against crop diseases. While biochar—a carbon-rich material derived from the pyrolysis of plant biomass—has for years been championed for its soil-enhancing properties and potential in disease suppression, this latest research underscores that its physical […]

Almond growers across California are continuing to monitor the spread of almond red leaf blotch, a disease that has increasingly appeared throughout the Central Valley in recent years. In today’s ... Read More The post Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control appeared first on AgNet West.

Soil is often dismissed merely as dirt beneath our feet, yet this layer is far from inert. It is a highly dynamic, living system integral to Earth’s complex ecological and hydrological cycles. A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Qibin Shi from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in conjunction […]

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have shed new light on the complex transition from foraging to farming in the Uspallata Valley, a region located at the southern fringe of Andean agriculture. This research, through the analysis of 46 newly sequenced ancient human genomes combined with stable isotope and strontium isotope data, reveals […]

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Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to expose fresh earth. The method—intended to improve water and nutrient circulation—remains popular today, but concerns about soil degradation have prompted some to return to regenerative methods that disturb the soil less.

The administration is preparing to finalize long-delayed biofuel blending quotas for 2026 and 2027 by the end of the month.

A colony of leafcutter ants is home to more than just one species. Each year, studies reveal new layers of complexity in these ecosystems, where various fungi and bacteria thrive alongside the ants, resulting in countless interactions and the production of unknown compounds. In their latest study, researchers affiliated with São Paulo State University (UNESP) and the University of São Paulo (USP), demonstrate how bacteria in the colonies respond to different diets provided by ants to the fungi they cultivate.

Prince Andrew faces a stark downgrade to Marsh Farm on Sandringham after Royal Lodge eviction and Epstein-linked arrest. Renovations finish amid manure fields, slashing his staff from 28 to three in a fittingly grim royal retreat.

Hefei Botanical Garden: Pioneering Biodiversity Conservation, Resource Utilization, and Public Engagement in China Nestled in the pivotal climatic transition zone between subtropical and temperate regions, Hefei Botanical Garden has skyrocketed to prominence as a leading botanical institution in East China. Renowned for its exemplary integration of scientific innovation and ecological stewardship, this garden not only […]

A groundbreaking study conducted by a collaborative team from Baylor College of Medicine, Tongji University, and several other esteemed institutions offers an unprecedented insight into the foundational role of weaning on the gut’s immune system. Central to their discovery is the phenomenon that the shift from milk to solid food during early life does not […]

Much software may get commoditized away over the next 24 months, pushing value toward hardware and startups operating in the physical world. The post Navigating AI’s impact on public and private markets appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Converging tech from AI and genomics to robotics are compressing R&D timelines, boosting yields, and unlocking new modes of action in crop protection, say agtech entrepreneurs at World Agri-Tech. The post Ag’s new toolkit: AI, genomics, and robotics converge at World Agri-Tech appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The Cologne startup’s simulation-first approach trains robots in virtual greenhouses before deploying them in real ones, aiming to crack a deployment problem that has frustrated the industry for years. The market for greenhouse automation has accumulated a graveyard of credible-sounding startups. The engineering problem is genuinely hard: harvesting tomatoes or cucumbers requires handling irregular, delicate, […] This story continues at The Next Web

Syngenta partners with QuantumBasel to explore quantum computing’s potential for accelerating crop science discovery and sustainable agricultural innovation. The post Syngenta Deepens Research Capabilities with QuantumBasel Partnership appeared first on CropLife.

Nominate an outstanding individual for one of five CropLife Ag Tech Awards Of Excellence by April 1, 2026. The post CropLife® Ag Tech Awards of Excellence – Nominations Now Open! appeared first on CropLife.

Farming has been brought directly into classrooms across the UK, with 255,000 pupils taking part in NFU Education’s Science Farm Live during...

In a groundbreaking investigation spanning over a decade, scientists have elucidated how biochar—an innovative, carbon-dense material derived from agricultural residues—can profoundly bolster the soil’s capacity to sequester carbon. This revelation carries immense implications for climate change mitigation and sustainable land management, though the benefits are neither universal nor uniform. The nuanced effectiveness of biochar hinges […]

Ultra-sensitive food safety tests may be contributing to food waste and unavailability with little benefit for public health, according to international scientists. The team acknowledges that food safety is a concern, with around 420,000 deaths and 600 million cases of illness each year globally from food containing dangerous microbes, but they say 'zero-detection' approaches should be replaced with evidence-based targets for 'sufficiently safe' food. The authors argue this would make food systems more sustainable, while continuing to protect public health. They discuss how regulators could find trade-offs with other important factors, such as food supply security, sustainability, and nutritional health.

In an era where urban living is increasingly entwined with daily life, the sensory environment plays a crucial role in shaping public health outcomes. Recent research conducted in Zurich, Switzerland, sheds light on an often overlooked yet pervasive urban stressor: road traffic noise. This study rigorously explores how ambient traffic sounds influence psychological experiences during […]

An international team led by University of Alicante (UA) scientists has found that increasing the share of organic farming may improve crop yields and help maintain soil health and biodiversity. Published in the journal Nature Sustainability, the study concludes that landscapes with at least 50% organic farming optimize crop yields, soil biodiversity and key ecosystem functions such as carbon storage, nutrient cycling and water regulation.

Long before pottery, before agriculture, when the first villages took shape, people in the Levant were already molding clay with their hands, carefully, deliberately, and sometimes playfully. Some of those hands belonged to children.

Analysis from the United Nations World Food Programme suggests that if the war in Iran continues until June, an additional 45 million people will be without enough food.

An interdisciplinary study published in Nature reconstructs over 2,000 years of population history in Argentina's Uspallata Valley (UV), a southern frontier of Andean farming spread in ancient times, with broader lessons on how agriculture shaped societies and how communities endured crises.

Scaling up sustainable farming could prevent a £150 billion hit to the UK economy by 2050, a new report has warned, as farmers face rising c...

Humans often use one hand to grasp the branch for better accessibility, while the other hand is used to perform primary tasks like (a) branch pruning and (b) hand pollination of the flower. (c) An overview of the approach used by Madhav and colleagues, where one robot manipulates the branch to move the flower to […]

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A new tomato-picking robot is learning to think before it acts. Instead of simply identifying ripe fruit, it predicts how easy each tomato will be to harvest and adjusts its approach accordingly. This smarter strategy boosted success rates to 81%, with the robot even switching angles when needed. The breakthrough could pave the way for farms where robots and humans work side by side.

arXiv:2603.15806v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Vertical farming is a controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) approach in which crops are grown in stacked layers under regulated climate and lighting, enabling predictable production but requiring high electricity input. This study quantifies the techno-economic impact of roof-mounted daylighting in a three-tier container vertical farm using a light-pipe (LP) system that delivers sunlight to the upper tier. The optical chain, comprising a straight duct and a tilting aluminum-coated mirror within a rotating dome, was modelled in Tonatiuh to estimate crop-level photon delivery and solar gains. These outputs were coupled with a transient AGRI-Energy model to perform year-round simulations for Dubai. Tier-3 strategies were compared against a fully LED benchmark, including daylight-only operation, on/off supplementation, PWM dimming, UV-IR filtering, variable-transmittance control, and simple glazing. Ray-tracing predicted an overall LP

Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic  Phys.orgView Full Coverage on Google News

Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic  Phys.orgView Full Coverage on Google News

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Emerging approaches in sustainable agriculture increasingly explore innovative methods for recycling nutrients within agroecosystems, aiming to balance productivity with environmental stewardship. A recent breakthrough study by Huifang Xie and colleagues at Nanjing University of Science and Technology sheds critical light on how hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) aqueous phase—derived from sewage sludge—interacts with complex microbial communities in […]

Recent ground-breaking research conducted by Xiangdong Zhu and his team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled a profound ecological conundrum embedded within the process of lignocellulose-derived humification in agricultural soils. The study meticulously simulates the thermal transformation of agricultural residues, notably rice straw, across varying temperature regimes, revealing a nuanced interplay between soil […]

Demand for cleaner jet fuel in Japan and higher ethanol blends in the U.S. will be a boon for American farmers in the not-too-distant future, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden says.

A groundbreaking study recently unveiled in the journal Biochar reveals an innovative approach to livestock nutrition that could revolutionize animal health management while tackling the urgent global issue of antimicrobial resistance. Researchers have devised a method to harness biochar—produced from agricultural residues like chestnut shells and vine prunings—as a sophisticated delivery vehicle for lysozyme, a […]

Discussions around extending a moratorium prohibiting duties on digital trade, reforming the body’s processes and India’s rice subsidies will all be on the agenda next week when officials meet at the World Trade Organization’s 14th ministerial conference, analysts say.

Drones aren't just for fun anymore. Insurers have started using them to inspect homeowners' properties, leading to a $20,000 bill for one Californian.

In 2026, R&D speed is about learning faster, scaling responsibly and reducing risk in an increasingly complex system, says Cargill. The post Unpacking Cargill’s AI strategy to transform R&D in an increasingly complex agrifood system appeared first on AgFunderNews.

In December 2023, the Peruvian Andes were hit by a severe drought followed by a wave of nighttime freezing temperatures. The "cold shock" didn't just wither crops and cause widespread hunger; it reached deep into the homes of the families who live there.

In an era where sustainability and food security dominate scientific and public discourse, a groundbreaking initiative led by Changyong “Chase” Cao, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, promises to revolutionize the way the world approaches food preservation and packaging. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that nearly […]

Jie Wu, an engineering graduate student, was studying a type of striking white beetle found in Southeast Asia and attempting to figure out how to mimic its brilliant color when an unexpected discovery upended the experiment.

Syngenta is investing £100 million in a new UK bioscience hub, in what ministers have called “a clear vote of confidence in the UK and our w...

The 9th AMIFOST conference at Amity University explores bio-convergence and next-gen food systems. Experts emphasized MSME support, technological innovation, and sustainable practices to bolster global food resilience and nutrition.

Two researchers explore how a possible closure of the strait of Hormuz due to the Iran War could have consequences on food supply chains and agriculture.

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California-based Raw Farm faces a federal standoff as CEO Mark McAfee defies FDA calls for a voluntary recall following a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese.

In the ongoing quest to safeguard public health, the global food safety paradigm is facing a pivotal moment. A team of international researchers has recently brought forward compelling arguments that challenge the prevailing zero-tolerance approach to foodborne pathogens. Their groundbreaking literature review advocates for a shift towards a balanced framework that considers sustainability, food security, […]

AI companies want to harvest improv actors’ skills to train AI on human emotion  The VergeThis AI company is hiring improv actors — and willing to pay them $74 an hour  Business InsiderAI companies are hiring actors to improve emotional responses  NewsBytesHandshake AI recruits improv actors for paid remote work tied to AI training  Notebookcheck

AI companies want to harvest improv actors’ skills to train AI on human emotion  The VergeThis AI company is hiring improv actors — and willing to pay them $74 an hour  Business InsiderAI companies are hiring actors to improve emotional responses  NewsBytesHandshake AI recruits improv actors for paid remote work tied to AI training  Notebookcheck

arXiv:2603.15085v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Precision agriculture increasingly integrates artificial intelligence to enhance crop monitoring, irrigation management, and resource efficiency. Nevertheless, the vast majority of the current systems are still mostly cloud-based and require reliable connectivity, which hampers the adoption to smaller scale, smallholder farming and underdeveloped country systems. Using recent literature reviews, ranging from 2023 to 2026, this review covers deployments of Edge AI, focused on the evolution and acceptance of Tiny Machine Learning, in low-cost and low-powered agriculture. A hardware-targeted deployment-oriented study has shown pronounced variation in architecture with microcontroller-class platforms i.e. ESP32, STM32, ATMega dominating the inference options, in parallel with single-board computers and UAV-assisted solutions. Quantitative synthesis shows quantization is the dominant optimization strategy; the approach in many works

arXiv:2603.13987v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Agricultural robotics has emerged as a critical solution to the labor shortages and rising costs associated with manual crop harvesting. Bell pepper harvesting, in particular, is a labor-intensive task, accounting for up to 50% of total production costs. While automated solutions have shown promise in controlled greenhouse environments, harvesting in unstructured outdoor farms remains an open challenge due to environmental variability and occlusion. This paper presents VADER (Vision-guided Autonomous Dual-arm Extraction Robot), a dual-arm mobile manipulation system designed specifically for the autonomous harvesting of bell peppers in outdoor environments. The system integrates a robust perception pipeline coupled with a dual-arm planning framework that coordinates a gripping arm and a cutting arm for extraction. We validate the system through trials in various realistic conditions, demonstrating a harvest success rate exceeding 60% with

US Army identifies suspects in Fort Campbell drone theft, raising questions about potential links to Iran's drone attack plans

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Researchers developed a biodegradable sanitary pad using water hyacinth fibers and cotton, transforming an invasive aquatic weed into a sustainable absorbent material. Laboratory tests showed strong fluid absorption, safe pH levels, low microbial contamination, and rapid biodegradation.

Chocolate produced in the Amazon is internationally recognized for its unique flavor. A study by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil has shown that it could be even more valuable. The analysis indicates that postharvest practices such as fermenting the beans from the fruit, combined with the appropriate choice of cultivar, can improve the nutritional quality and flavor of the chocolate, thereby expanding the market potential of the product.

In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape the future of agriculture, a team of international researchers has embarked on creating an advanced artificial intelligence-powered application designed to serve as a digital agronomist accessible anywhere, anytime. This innovative technology aims to empower farmers worldwide by providing expert-level advice on crop pest and disease management via […]

Beyond Meat shares are trading lower in Monday's after-hours session after the company delays the filing of its annual report. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health. But how long plastics take to degrade and how environmental bacteria work together to break them down is still largely unknown.

F is for Free, FSF, and fat chance The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has rattled a saber at Anthropic over the use of its materials in training the AI vendor's models.…

The Trump administration's immigration policies have led to a farm labour crisis, prompting changes to the H-2A visa program and sparking legal challenges.

Scientists Create Milk Plastic That Supports Biodegradable Packaging Plastic pollution is a serious and urgent environmental issue that requires immediate attention. Plastics have been exploited in all forms and have become part and parcel of our lives. From packaging to showpieces, consumables to storage, plastics are everywhere. Conventional plastics take years to degrade and end […] The post Plastic Made from Milk? Biodegradable Packaging That Disappears in 13 Weeks appeared first on BioTecNika.

England’s farmland is under increasing pressure as housing, renewable energy and nature recovery compete for limited space, a new report war...

arXiv:2603.12994v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Agricultural environments present high proportions of spatially dense navigation bottlenecks for long-term navigation and operational planning of agricultural mobile robots. The existing agent-centric multi-robot path planning (MRPP) approaches resolve conflicts from the perspective of agents, rather than from the resources under contention. Further, the density of such contentions limits the capabilities of spatial interleaving, a concept that many planners rely on to achieve high throughput. In this work, two variants of the priority-based Fragment Planner (FP) are presented as resource-centric MRPP algorithms that leverage route fragmentation to enable partial route progression and limit the impact of binary-based waiting. These approaches are evaluated in lifelong simulation over a 3.6km topological map representing a commercial polytunnel environment. Their performances are contrasted against 5 baseline algorithms with varying

Explore how US farmers are navigating labor shortages amid strict immigration policies by utilizing the H-2A visa program. Discover the challenges and solutions in maintaining America's agricultural workforce.

E. coli can linger in animal droppings, allowing it to be spread by weather and animal movement, according to Initial findings from a multi-year Food and Drug Administration study of a major California produce-growing region.

The U.S. is at risk of losing its edge in agricultural innovation to China without an uptick in research and development investments, a new report finds.

JANESVILLE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association invites visitors to experience the joy of  spring on Wisconsin farms with the launch of the Spring Babies on the Farm Digital  Passport.   This free, mobile-friendly pass connects families and animal lovers with farms across the  state where they can meet newborn animals, learn about agriculture, and […] The post WATA Launches New Digital Passport Experience: Spring Babies on the Farm appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

If you've got strong creative instincts, the ability to authentically portray emotion, and are capable of staying true to a character's voice throughout a scene, there's a job listing calling for your experience. The catch: You won't be performing in a theater, a film studio, or an underground performance space. You'd be using your talents to train an AI model for "one of the leading AI companies," according to the open role posted by Handshake, a company that provides training data to OpenAI and other labs. Handshake AI is one of a handful of companies of its kind, scrambling to provide more and more niche or specific training data to A … Read the full story at The Verge.

Scientists studying crops irrigated with treated wastewater discovered that trace pharmaceuticals often collect in plant leaves. Tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce absorbed medications such as antidepressants and seizure drugs during the experiment. However, the edible portions of tomatoes and carrots contained much lower levels than the leaves. The findings help researchers understand how crops process contaminants as wastewater reuse becomes more common.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Part of working in agriculture means being adaptable. And part of being a land-grant university means being prepared to help farmers and producers when they need to adapt. Leaders at Michigan State University did just that over 10 years ago when building a new aviary facility in response to legislation passed […] The post How MSU, M-AAA Helped Build a National Model for Laying Hen Research appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 12, 2023. At face value, fake meat sounds like the perfect solution to end world hunger, protect animal welfare and save the planet from environmental destruction. Even a brief look below the surface reveals a much more nefarious reality, however. To help raise awareness about this latest assault on human health, I spoke with host Polly Tommey on "Tea Time," a program by Children's Health Defense, about the dangers of fake meat products. 1 Fake Meat Is All About Controlling the Food Supply Fake food — including lab-grown meat, animal-free dairy, and plant-based meat — is the globalists' latest attempt to control the food supply. Former U.S. Secretary of State and national security adviser Henry Kissinger once said, "Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control people." 2 Controlling people is their whole agenda. The globalists have long held a monopoly

Since the 1970s, the U.S. has lost billions of birds. We now know that those losses aren't just growing—they are accelerating in places with intensive human activity, particularly where agriculture and expanding communities are changing the landscape.

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House passes farm bill with pesticide changes. Minnesota schools add meat processing. Sugarbeet co-op wants to add autonomous trucks in Minnesota. How soil tarping can improve your garden or farm.

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a transformative approach to converting agricultural and industrial waste into advanced porous carbon materials, known as morph-genetic porous carbon, with remarkable implications for soil and water conservation. Published in the esteemed journal Biochar, this pioneering research combines the realms of materials science and game theory, offering a novel systematic framework […]

The performance horse industry had a problem: Some of their most beloved and sought-after mares simply couldn't have foals safely. To make matters more complicated, in vitro fertilization (IVF) had not yet produced a healthy equine embryo, despite years of success in other species like cattle.

This year’s Ohio Master Farmers have made soil health central to their management. Third-generation farmer Jerry McBride grows 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Hardin County using 100 percent no-till and cover crops. He tells Brownfield, “Most people don’t realize that a farmer only has 50 chances to get a crop or to get a decent yield, […] The post Hardin and Shelby County farmers named Ohio Master Farmers for soil health leadership appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.