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A groundbreaking study published in the journal Biochar unveils a transformative approach to enhancing the degradation of pollutants in paddy soils through the use of an engineered form of biochar known as graphitized biochar. This advanced material fundamentally alters the microbial electron transfer processes, facilitating faster and more efficient pollutant breakdown, which holds immense promise […]

As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while protecting their bottom line. Their paper, "Dynamic Irrigation Management Under Weather Uncertainty and Soil Heterogeneity" is published in the journal Manufacturing and Service Operations Management.

It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.

Researchers at Flinders University have developed a new class of biodegradable magnesium-based alloys with improved strength and corrosion resistance, marking an important step forward for next-generation medical implants.

It only makes sense that if you’re going to develop a robot lawn mower, it should be able to trim, too. Ecovacs’ Goat A3000 Pro does just that, giving it an edge over others. more…

Have an idea that can transform agriculture but unsure where to begin? Pusa Krishi brings you a powerful opportunity to turn your vision into reality through its flagship incubation programs - UPJA and ARISE. With the right mix of funding, mentorship and expert support, your journey from idea to impact starts here.

A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled nutrients substitute conventional fertilizers in the future, a University of Queensland study published in npj Sustainable Agriculture has found.

A viral image showing US sailors' food is claimed to be AI-edited by an insider, sparking debate over naval rations, internet access, and ship conditions.

Grocers turn to AI pricing to cut waste, protect margins and compete for deal-seeking shoppers—targeting dynamic pricing discounts.

Grocers turn to AI pricing to cut waste, protect margins and compete for deal-seeking shoppers—targeting dynamic pricing discounts.

The European Investment Bank is lending €20 million to BioLamina, the Swedish biotech that supplies the laminin-based cell culture matrices used by stem cell therapy developers worldwide. The funding will support expanded production of laminin technologies and animal-free drug safety testing methods. BioLamina, the Stockholm-based biotechnology company that produces the protein scaffolding used to grow […] This story continues at The Next Web

Seoul Metropolitan Agricultural Technology Center is accepting applications through April 27 for its urban farming specialist training program, the center said Friday. The center is recruiting 30 participants for the 26th cohort of the program, which has produced 1,070 graduates since its launch in 2012. Past graduates have gone on to serve as instructors at school and community gardens and as volunteers at urban agriculture exhibitions. The 80-hour course runs free of charge for approximately one month beginning May 12. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of urban farming, soil and fertilizer science, eco-friendly cultivation techniques by crop type, pest management, and both outdoor vegetable gardening and indoor horticulture. Participants who complete at least 80 percent of the coursework and pass a written exam will receive a certificate of completion. Applicants must be Seoul residents who meet at least one of the following criteria: graduation from an agricultural school,

The global 1KOMMA5° group provides home solar battery solutions and has now launched the Heartbeat AI platform to enable homeowners to optimise their energy consumption and accelerate the battery payback timeframe. 1KOMMA5° designed battery hardware uses Lithium Iron Phosphate technology and is controlled by its proprietary circuit board technology. With... The post 1KOMMA5° introduces energy optimisation platform Heartbeat AI in Australia appeared first on green magazine.

Ventura County will host a two-field series about regenerative ag this May, bringing together growers, ag researchers and sustainability leaders to explore the future of the region’s specialty crops. The series will be presented in partnership with the Ecological Farming Association, and will allow attendees to examine practical approaches to regenerative farming across avocados, citrus … The post Ventura County Farmers, Researchers Convene to Explore Regenerative Ag appeared first on California Ag Network.

California's processing tomato industry for the first time this past harvest season, agreed to voluntary equipment cleaning and notification guidelines to prevent the spread of branched broomrape, a parasitic weed that attaches to roots and sucks out key nutrients.

Today marks a significant milestone in the evolution of scientific publishing with the relaunch of the Food and Ecological Systems Modelling Journal under a new, broader identity: Agricultural and Environmental Modelling (AEM). This open-access journal, hosted on the innovative ARPHA platform by Pensoft Publishers, is dedicated to fostering the advancement of computational and mathematical modeling […]

Global Training Academy uses AI to deliver consistent, practical support, aligning agronomic advice with growers’ needs. The post Rovensa Next Strengthens BioSolutions Support for Distribution Partners and Growers Through Global Training and AI appeared first on CropLife.

The SpinCo innovation engine will be anchored in the agriculture industry’s most elite germplasm and transformative biotech. The post Corteva Announces Executive Leadership Team of Its Future Advanced Seed and Genetics Company appeared first on CropLife.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Hundreds Call for Strong Investments in Farmer-Led Research, Urban Agriculture, and Conservation in FY2027 Appropriations Washington, DC, April 16, 2026 – Yesterday, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), alongside hundreds of organizations, delivered letters calling for strong investments in Fiscal Year […] The post Release: Hundreds Call for Strong Investments in Farmer-Led Research, Urban Agriculture, and Conservation in FY2027 Appropriations appeared first on National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

Rice farmers Siriporn and Amnat Taidee used to burn their paddy fields between plantings—a common method of clearing crop residue partly blamed for toxic smog that blankets much of Thailand every spring.

As Prince Andrew settles into Marsh Farm after an expensive refit, speculation mounts over whether Sarah Ferguson will join him, highlighting questions over transparency.

Darren Blanchard, a farmer from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested for going over the time limit during a town hall meeting to discuss residents' concerns about a potential data center project in the area.

US farmers face financial strain as fertiliser and fuel costs rise due to the Iran conflict, affecting crop yields and food prices.

arXiv:2604.13308v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The United States designates Food and Agriculture as one of sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, yet no mandatory cybersecurity requirements exist for agricultural operations and no formal threat model has been published for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems. This paper presents the first comprehensive threat model for IoT-enabled CEA, applying STRIDE analysis, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS mapping, and IEC 62443 zone-and-conduit decomposition to a production platform deployed across 30+ commercial facilities in 8 U.S. climate zones. We enumerate 123 unique threats across 25 data-flow-diagram elements spanning 15 communication protocols, 10 of which operate with zero authentication or encryption by design. We identify five novel attack classes unique to AI-driven CEA: stealth destabilization of neural-network-tuned PID controllers, baseline drift poisoning of anomaly detectors, cross-facility propagation via federated transfer

Using self-developed drones and advanced sensors, researchers can now see both under the snow and into the ground. The scientists' goal is to reduce societal risk and environmental encroachment.

When lightning strikes a paddock, it does more than scorch grass and scare the cows. The electrical discharge breaks apart nitrogen molecules in the atmosphere, converting them into a form that falls to Earth in rain and becomes available to plants. It is a natural process, primordial and efficient, which has been fixing nitrogen into soils long before humans began to farm them.

What happens inside the lungs before COVID-19 symptoms appear? Research in mink offers a rare window into the early stages of the disease. These insights matter for both animal and human health. Researchers and veterinary pathologists from Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR, part of Wageningen University & Research), together with Royal GD and Utrecht University, followed the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection in mink.

The Darwin Tree of Life Project: Transforming Biology and Boosting the UK Economy Through Genomic Science In a landmark collaboration uniting prominent institutions such as the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Natural History Museum, and numerous research partners across the UK and Ireland, the ambitious Darwin Tree of Life Project seeks to sequence the genomes of […]

Sequencing the DNA of all complex life in the UK and Ireland could generate up to almost £3 billion for the economy across agriculture, conservation, and research over the next 30 years, according to a new report.

Triple Helix Institute for Agriculture, Climate, and Society — a nonprofit that aims to build cross-sector engagement and public understanding around ag tech — announced Dr. Nick Dokoozlian as the recipient of its inaugural Triple Helix AgTech Leadership Prize. Extreme weather, soil degradation, pests and diseases and resource scarcity increasingly jeopardize crops. According to the … The post Nick Dokoozlian Receives Inaugural Ag Tech Leadership Prize appeared first on California Ag Network.

The USDA Ag Research Service is helping grape growers and winemakers save wine grapes impacted by wildfires by finding a natural solution to remove the unpleasant flavors caused by smoke taint — which costs billions of dollars in the U.S. wine industry. Smoke taint occurs when wine grapes are exposed to high levels of smoke … The post ARS Research May Help Save Grapes from Smoke Damage appeared first on California Ag Network.

New claims about a tense exchange between Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth II have reignited debate over Meghan's early royal years, focusing on her alleged reaction to the monarch's correction.

Learn more about new research that analyzed 16,000 ancient genomes and discovered that natural selection hasn’t slowed down.

A new report led by Conservation International and IUCN, published today in Oryx, warns that over 40% of more than 8,500 soil‑dependent species are at risk of extinction or Data‑Deficient on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

A groundbreaking new study spearheaded by Conservation International in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has illuminated a global conservation crisis lurking beneath our feet—literally. Published in the scientific journal Oryx on April 15, 2026, this research rigorously assesses the extinction risk facing soil-dependent species, revealing that at least one in […]

A record-high U.S. mandate for biofuels is putting a new twist on an old debate: pet food versus fuel. Fuel producers have a financial incentive to make their products from animal fats, such as tallow. That’s left the two industries vying for the same feedstocks.

Rising fertilizer prices are a key concern for agricultural producers right now. Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along…

Grass seed and sod fields present one of the hardest identification problems in agriculture as the weeds are grasses too, says Verdant Robotics. The post Verdant Robotics expands into grass seed and sod, “where the weeds and the crop can look nearly identical’ appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic resistance to a fungal disease which threatens the global banana supply in a

A massive study of ancient DNA from nearly 16,000 people across more than 10,000 years in West Eurasia reveals that natural selection has shaped modern human genomes far more than previously thought.

That $7 delivery fee tacked onto your takeout order? It might soon be a relic. According to a

Research published in Nature Water found that widespread application of the common farm fertilizer, urea, severely degrades water quality in the Canadian Prairies. Researchers at the University of Manitoba and the University of Regina added urea to farm ponds to simulate the effects of agricultural fertilization in the southern Prairies.

Smart Blend Technology’s suite of nutrient stewardship products delivers growing crops and a growing company. The post Built by Farmers, Driven by Microbes: The Smart Blend Technology Story appeared first on CropLife.

A record-high U.S. mandate for biofuels is putting a new twist on an old debate: pet food versus fuel. Fuel producers have a financial incentive to make their products from animal fats, such as tallow. That’s left the two industries vying for the same feedstocks.

arXiv:2604.12080v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Renewable liquid fuels are essential for achieving emissions targets for hard-to-electrify sectors such as aviation and shipping. While biofuels and synthetic e-fuels have been well-studied, e-biofuels, produced by adding renewable hydrogen to biomass conversion to better utilise the biogenic carbon, remain understudied and lack a clear role in EU fuel regulations. In this paper, using a sector-coupled European energy system model, we find that e-biofuels are cost-effective to meet stringent emissions targets if biomass availability is limited and fossil fuels are ineligible, either due to limited carbon sequestration capacity or to high renewable fuel mandates. By directly increasing utilisation of biogenic carbon instead of synthesising fuels based on captured $CO_2$, there are savings from fuel production and carbon capture that reduce total system costs by up to 2.7% and liquid fuel costs by more than 10%. Our results highlight the

In a groundbreaking new study led by researchers at Cornell University, the potential for transforming animal and human waste into a pivotal resource for U.S. agriculture has been brought to light with unprecedented clarity and depth. This study, set for publication in the esteemed journal Nature Sustainability on April 15, 2026, delves into the intricate […]

Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell University study that takes into account real-world implementation challenges like processing and transport.

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Researchers at the University of New England have identified two fly species as promising pollinators for berry crops, offering a vital alternative to European honey bees in protected cropping systems. The results of their study are published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment.

I grew up harvesting grapes on a 700-acre farm. It taught me the patience and risk management strategies I needed to be a tech CEO.

Enduro Genetics' tech can "help unlock the biomanufacturing industry from just being focused on specialty niche products to more everyday products," says CEO Christian Munch. The post Vivici sees 30% boost in titers, yield, via cell productivity tech from Enduro Genetics appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Human Urine: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Agriculture and Wastewater Management In an era where sustainability is no longer optional but imperative, researchers at the University of Surrey have identified a surprising yet underappreciated resource that could revolutionize agricultural practices and wastewater treatment: human urine. Despite its low volume — constituting only about one percent of […]

Modern broiler chicken strains have been selectively bred for rapid growth, increased meat yield and feed efficiency, making poultry meat affordable and widely available. But this has led to reduced movement and natural behaviors, such as foraging, and increased susceptibility to conditions linked to inactivity such as poor leg health and skin lesions. These welfare issues can in turn cause significant economic losses in the broiler industry.

A team of researchers from institutions across South America have expanded scholarly knowledge of the Pikelinia spider genus, with their recent discovery of a new crevice weaver species: Pikelinia floydmuraria. The new species name is a creative tribute to the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, while simultaneously referencing the spider's specific habitat.

A £50m investment drive will fast-track new technology onto UK farms, as ministers push to boost productivity and cut costs. The funding ...

A first-of-its-kind AI agent combines agronomic data and analytics to help FS crop specialists deliver faster, more precise recommendations for growers. The post GROWMARK Launches AI Agronomy Agent in myFS Agronomy Platform appeared first on CropLife.

Advanced low-volume formulations address drone payload limitations, expand market opportunities for professional operators. The post American Drone Network, SprayTec Partners to Bring Concentrate Spray Technology to Nation’s Largest Agricultural Drone Pilot Network appeared first on CropLife.

Human urine—often flushed away without thought—could be key to making agriculture and wastewater treatment more sustainable and energy efficient, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Although urine only makes up around 1% of wastewater, it contains the majority of essential nutrients for plants, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Beyond Meat stock jumps after breakfast sausage rollout expands across Kroger, Sprouts, with Whole Foods launch expected soon. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Kookmin University said Tuesday that the Ministry of Science and ICT had selected a new synthetic biology project aimed at stabilizing future food supplies, backing research to engineer food-grade yeast for precision fermentation. Professor Park Yong-cheol of the university’s department of integrative biotechnology was chosen for the 2026 Basic Research Program’s core research category, overseen by the ministry and supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea. The project focuses on developing a genetic toolkit for Candida utilis, a food-grade yeast, and applying it to produce key food materials through precision fermentation. The initiative aims to establish technologies for the stable domestic production of food ingredients such as proteins and amino acids, while addressing supply instability linked to climate change. Park’s team plans to design modular genetic components to enable genome editing and strain improvement of the yeast, laying the groundwork for scalable and

arXiv:2604.09938v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Conventional field operations spend most of their energy moving the tractor body, not the implement. Yet feasibility studies for novel agricultural vehicles rarely tie mechanics, energy harvest, draft, field geometry, economics, life-cycle CO2, and uncertainty quantification together on a single reproducible code path. This paper builds such a framework and applies it to CableTract, a two-module cable-driven field robot. A stationary Main Unit (winch + motor + battery + harvester module) (MU) and a lighter Anchor module (held by helical screw piles) tension a cable across a strip while a lightweight implement carriage rolls along it. The heavy bodies stay on the headland; only the carriage enters the field. The carriage runs a 10-implement library co-designed for the cable architecture. This co-design is the paper's central analytical lever. The framework is prototype-free. It chains a catenary cable model, a drivetrain efficiency chain,

An unusually mild winter followed by a wet spring made last year one of the worst in a decade for Pennsylvania soybean growers. It wasn't the soybeans that were the problem; it was the slugs. The pests survived the warm winter to lay a second round of eggs, and twice as many slugs hatched in the spring of 2024 as the year before. The slugs ate so many seedlings that some growers had to replant three times.

Tiny organisms on the ground—bacteria and fungi—have a "superpower" that allows them to reach up into the atmosphere and pull down the rain, according to a recent study.

In a groundbreaking study published in npj Sustainable Agriculture, researchers have unveiled the profound environmental repercussions linked to intensive beef fattening within Italy’s Veneto region. This meticulous case study highlights not only the scale of resource consumption but also the extensive ecological strain imposed by high-density cattle farming aimed at maximizing beef production. The findings […]

As AI transforms the ag lending space, tomorrow's leaders are following the 90-day rule to when deploying pilots. The post Guest article: The ag lender’s guide to AI investment appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Twenty states and the District of Columbia are opposing Monsanto in a case before the Supreme Court involving whether federal pesticide law preempts lawsuits alleging state failure-to-warn claims.

The wave-shaped chart Ratul Chowdhury pulls up on a computer monitor in his office captures the evolutionary cat-and-mouse game his research lab is up against. The undulating curves track variants of the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus, which causes a swine disease that annually costs the global pork industry more than $1 billion—damage attributable in part to how quickly it adapts to escape from immune defenses.

Ecologists have long seen a strong connection between biodiversity and pollinators—the butterflies, birds, bats, bees, and other insects that help the flowers they snack on fertilize by transferring pollen from male anthers to female stigma.

"Where our recommendations are followed, our customers have walked away with at least 10-15% higher yield" says Polybee founder Siddharth Jadhav. The post Polybee scales physical AI agents for “immediate, bankable ROI” in specialty crops appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Garden Research Team | Reviewed by Agriculture Editorial BoardTopic: Small Garden Vegetable Growing | Updated: April 2026 How to Grow More Vegetables in a Small Garden — Quick Answer To grow more vegetables in a small garden means making every square foot (or square metre) earn its maximum yield — through smart layout, timing, and crop […] This information How to Grow More Vegetables in a Small Garden (Double Your Harvest in Less Space) appeared first on AgriFarming

Groundbreaking Advances in Soil Compression Modeling: Multi-Parameter Intelligent Algorithms Usher in a New Era of Geotechnical Engineering In the rapidly evolving field of geotechnical engineering, accurately predicting the soil compression modulus is paramount for the success and safety of construction projects worldwide. Recent pioneering research spearheaded by Sarkhani Benemaran, R., Khajavi, E., and Taghavi Khanghah, […]

In a three-year project, researchers at NIBIO have tested how biochar affects potato yields and soil quality under Norwegian conditions. The results show that biochar has little effect on yield, but that it may offer other benefits.

Prince Andrew is reportedly alarmed after a gate climbing incident at Marsh Farm during his move to Sandringham. This feature sorts the verified breach from the darker claims now being made about his safety.

The direction of the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias differed based on the quality of a plant-based diet, according to data published in Neurology.High healthful plant-based diet consumption was linked to a decreased risk for this outcome, whereas high unhealthful plant-based diet consumption was linked to an elevated risk, according to researchers.“We found that adopting a plant-based diet, even starting at an older age, and refraining from low-quality plant-based diets were associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias,” Song-Yi Park, PhD, of the

India is shifting from industrial fortification to farm-led biofortification. Driven by policy changes, farmer incentives, and rising consumer demand for nutrient-dense staples, nutrition is evolving from a subsidy-dependent goal into a market-driven reality.

Bird flu—specifically H5N1—is no longer just a poultry problem in Asia. What started as a major United States outbreak, first in wildlife, then in poultry, and later in dairy cattle, is raising new concerns about food security, the economy, the health of farm workers, and the potential for future human outbreaks.

The third release of Irrigreen’s “water printing” system is better than ever, but you’ll have to upgrade your whole irrigation infrastructure.

The country is well-prepared and expects higher output this year, ensuring both domestic food security and the ability to support other countries in the current global scenario: Dr. M. L. Jat

arXiv:2604.07586v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) demands precise, adaptive climate management across distributed infrastructure. This paper presents IOGRUCloud, a scalable three-tier IoT platform that integrates AI-driven control with edge computing for automated greenhouse climate regulation. The system architecture separates field-level sensing and actuation (L1), facility-level coordination (L2), and cloud-level optimization (L3-L4), enabling progressive autonomy from rule-based to fully autonomous operation. A Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) cascading control loop governs temperature and humidity with GRU-enhanced PID tuning, reducing manual calibration effort by 73%. Deployed across 14 production greenhouses totaling 47,000 m2, the platform demonstrates 23% reduction in energy consumption and 31% improvement in climate stability versus baseline. The system handles 2.3M daily sensor events with 99.7% uptime. We release the architecture

The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association hosted SugarNXT 2026, highlighting how digital innovation, efficiency, and byproduct utilisation are transforming India’s sugar industry into a competitive, sustainable bio-energy ecosystem with reduced costs and improved productivity.

Investing in irrigation technologies will make food security a more achievable goal in the decades ahead, writes Richard Colback.

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) announces the launch of the ranchland stewardship program with grants to advance innovation in regenerative grazing of Montana’s rangelands. The program…

Pennsylvania is the fourth-largest wine producer in the United States, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The industry supports nearly 11,000 jobs and directly contributes $1.77 billion to the state economy annually. In an effort to produce more and better grapes at a lower cost and with less environmental impact, vineyard growers have increasingly planted grass between rows of vines. These groundcovers root shallowly, but can benefit vineyard soils and reduce the need for herbicide applications.

How Innovative Water Technology Is Helping Farmers Fight Salinity, Save Water, and Boost Yields Water is the foundation of agriculture—and when it’s compromised, everything else follows. In a powerful conversation ... Read More The post Smart Water, Stronger Farms: Aqua4D’s Impact on Agriculture appeared first on AgNet West.

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In a landmark initiative set to redefine the agricultural research landscape in Tennessee, the Tennessee State University College of Agriculture (TSUAg) and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) have synergized their expertise to launch a pioneering joint seed funding program. This collaborative venture is dedicated to addressing some of the most urgent and […]

In a study published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Nagoya University researchers demonstrated that native soil bacteria, when treated with decoy molecules, can degrade non-native compounds, including persistent pollutants such as dioxins, without genetic modification. "In other words, we can effectively give these bacteria capabilities they do not naturally have, while keeping them in their original state," said Professor Osami Shoji, the study's lead author.

Marine biodiversity underpins the functioning of ocean ecosystems and the services they provide to humanity. Paradoxically, despite our profound dependency on biodiversity, we are driving its rapid decline and we find ourselves asking the question of whether we, as a society, have the tools to address it. The fate of marine biodiversity thus lies largely at the intersection of science, policy, society, and industry. All these sectors rely on knowledge to support our economic, cultural, social, and environmental well-being. Knowledge comes from transforming data into usable and actionable information, and data are derived from sustained observations which are driven by requirements of policy, society, industry and science. This interconnectedness across sectors represents both an opportunity for improved coordination toward sustainable development, and a challenge as potential competing priorities are negotiated. Each of these sectors plays a critical role in developing tools to help