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In the coastal forests of a tropical Japanese island near Okinawa grows an inconspicuous plant that is easy to mistake for a mushroom. It is a non-green parasite that feeds on the roots of other plants and produces up to 1 million tiny seeds, each covered in a minuscule, dry fruit. The seeds, in particular, present a mystery to scientists: How do they get dispersed?

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arXiv:2608.07865v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) promotes fluorescence-based resection of glioblastoma via protoporphyrin IX (PpIX); however, there is considerable heterogeneity in fluorescence intensity, limiting margin distinction. Cell-line studies show that stimulation of the MAPK pathway results in decreased PpIX levels through increased elimination by ABCB1, an efflux transporter, and ferrochelatase (FECH), the enzyme that converts PpIX to heme. However, the mechanism has yet to be studied in human tissue. Using two independent, purity-adjusted sets of primary IDH-wildtype glioblastoma specimens (TCGA-GBM, n=140, discovery; CGGA, n=87, validation), no reproducible correlation between MAPK signaling and its proposed downstream effectors (ABCB1 and FECH) could be detected. Instead, MAPK activity displayed a reproducibly negative relationship with PPOX, the enzyme that converts protoporphyrinogen IX to protoporphyrin IX: TCGA-GBM (n=133 with purity

A sweeping genomic analysis of the spurge family has uncovered how heat shock protein 20 genes may help economically important plants withstand rising temperatures and environmental instability. Researchers from Hainan University identified 252 Hsp20 genes across seven representative Euphorbiaceae species, including cassava, rubber tree, castor bean, physic nut, tung tree, Mercurialis annua, and Euphorbia peplus. […]

Amritsar, August 10, 2026: The apex agrochem industry body representing 85% of the Indian Agro Chemical Indusrty, The Agro Chem Federation of India (ACFI), Friday organised an awareness and interaction programme for agri dealers & distributers in Amritsar to strengthen collaboration between the agrochemical industry and its dealer network to promote sustainable, safe and scientific farming practices.

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A one-year field experiment in China has revealed that a carefully combined soil-management strategy can dramatically increase organic carbon in albic soil, a difficult agricultural soil type known for compaction, poor aeration and low fertility. Researchers found that no-tillage, retained maize straw and a high application rate of microbial organic fertilizer increased soil organic carbon […]

Biochar has become one of agriculture’s most promising tools for removing carbon from the atmosphere. Produced by heating plant material in a low-oxygen environment, this carbon-rich material can be added to soil to improve water retention, support plant growth, and potentially lock carbon away for decades or even centuries. But a new scientific review warns […]

The global expansion of chicken farming has created conditions that allow Campylobacter to spread, mix and adapt more readily. Commercial poultry farms now hold billions of chickens, creating a vast habitat where bacteria can move, mix and adapt. An analysis from the Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research at the University of Oxford found that [...]

Combining drone data and machine learning can help cover more ground in monitoring forest soil health, University of Alberta research shows. The findings are published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management. Using both tools to map and monitor soil fungal diversity—a key indicator of a healthy forest ecosystem—proved highly effective and could help reduce the need for boots-on-the-ground soil sampling over huge areas of forest, says Dr. Cameron Carlyle, a professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences and a co-author of the study.

CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Farmers, crop advisers and agricultural professionals are invited to a Soil Health and Organic Field Crops Day on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Gianforte Farm in Cazenovia. The field day will showcase soil health practices for organic field crop systems through field demonstrations, research updates and on-farm tours. Hosted as part of the […] The post Gianforte Farm Hosts Soil Health Day appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak  Ars TechnicaTaylor Farms issued a recall for over a dozen items, including salsa and guacamole, over Salmonella risks  YahooTaylor Farms Recalls Items Containing Jalapeño Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination amid Outbreak  People.comTaylor Farms pulls jalapeno products sold at grocery stores  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosTaylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole on salmonella outbreak, intensifying food-safety fears  cnbc.com

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak  Ars TechnicaTaylor Farms issued a recall for over a dozen items, including salsa and guacamole, over Salmonella risks  YahooTaylor Farms Recalls Items Containing Jalapeño Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination amid Outbreak  People.comTaylor Farms pulls jalapeno products sold at grocery stores  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosTaylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole on salmonella outbreak, intensifying food-safety fears  cnbc.com

This summer has been marked by multiple outbreaks of foodborne illness, with thousands of infections and two deaths arising from cyclosporiasis and hundreds of cases of

Meat eaters view plant-based meat as riskier and offering less value than conventional meat, regardless of how it is marketed, according to new Adelaide University research.

Ag retailers embrace practical automation, focusing on smarter workflows, trusted decisions, stronger relationships, and measurable business value today. The post Ag Retailers Shift From ‘If AI’ to ‘How AI,’ Tech Hub LIVE Session Captures Pivot appeared first on CropLife.

A £1.5 million Defra fund has opened for organisations providing mental health, wellbeing and business resilience support to farmers across ...

A farmer in China followed an AI app's advice for his 25-acre farmland, resulting in the death of his entire crop of sesame seedlings. 67-year-old man was initially skeptical of the tool but eventually trusted it after months of using it.

Selective breeding has boosted cattle productivity but may also have stripped away genetic traits that could prove crucial for disease resis...

Full-fat dairy may be healthier than conventional advice has suggested. In a 12-week study, adults who ate three servings a day showed no meaningful increases in weight, body fat, cholesterol, or insulin resistance. They also experienced improved blood pressure and consumed more calcium, protein, and vitamin D. The findings suggest dairy’s complex structure may matter more than its saturated fat content alone.

A new simulation study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests winter canola could be profitable and environmentally beneficial if added to a conventional corn-soy rotation in the U.S. Midwest.

Microplastics, which are plastic particles under 5 millimeters, are a major and growing threat in both soil and water. They damage soil fertility, disrupt nutrient cycling, harm aquatic and terrestrial life, and can move through the food chain. That makes cleaning them up an urgent priority.

A new computer model is one of the first artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific discovery in agriculture

A winter crop that could turn the Midwest’s dormant fields into a source of food, fuel and carbon storage is drawing attention from agricultural scientists. A new simulation study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that winter canola could make conventional corn–soybean farming more profitable while improving the environmental performance of the rotation. The […]

Land is becoming one of the Southeast United States’ most contested resources, and the consequences are reaching far beyond property markets. As farms and forests are converted for housing, commercial development and other uses, young farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to acquire the acreage needed to start or inherit an agricultural operation. Family farms […]

The proposal would mean that selected ag spray drones already cleared for the US market could no longer be imported or sold, says DJI. The post New FCC proposal could ‘retroactively ban’ some existing ag spray drones, warns DJI appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Learn about the European winner of The Earth Prize 2026, Arya Satheesh, and her vision to remove microplastics from the environment with enzymes. 

Cadmium is best known as a persistent toxic metal that can threaten soil health, contaminate crops, and harm microorganisms. Yet a new study reports that the pollutant may also produce an unexpected effect in biochar-amended soils: it can increase the amount of carbon retained by biochar and reduce the release of carbon dioxide during decomposition. […]

Agricultural trade between the United States and China is usually discussed in terms of tariffs, prices and food security. But a new study suggests that the specific products moving between the two countries could also determine how much nitrogen pollution and greenhouse gas emissions the global food system produces. According to the analysis, replacing much […]

A pioneering study led by Aberystwyth University will investigate how everyday relationships between people and dogs in rural Wales may be helping sustain the transmission of a potentially life-threatening tapeworm. Researchers will focus on agricultural communities in mid-Wales, a region that remains one of the United Kingdom’s most important hotspots for hydatid disease despite decades […]

ATHENS, Ga. — When the non-native yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) was first confirmed in Georgia in August 2023, a single sighting quickly evolved into a coordinated, statewide response. What began with a concerned beekeeper has become an ongoing effort involving researchers, state officials, and the public all working to track and contain a growing ecological […] The post UGA Scientists Need Your Help to Stop an Invasive Hornet appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

New platform combines continuous root-zone sensing with artificial intelligence to deliver actionable agronomic insights throughout the growing season. The post AquaSpy Rebrands as UnderGround Weather, Introducing the World’s First AI Soil Intelligence Reporting Engine appeared first on CropLife.

A recent study by MSU entomologists Jen Roedel, Karma Thomas and Zsofia Szendrei found that urban growers' use of pollinator management practices is driven more by access to educational resources, labor and other farming support than by demographics or the pollination needs of their crops.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant funds. A competitive grant program, the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant will fund projects that demonstrate economic benefit and potential for sustainable revenue generation and job creation. Examples of projects include developing small agribusinesses, implementing production infrastructure, creating […] The post Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Funds Available appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) has selected Emergent to deploy the Rip Platform at Ohio State’s Molly Caren Agricultural Center, giving CFAES researchers, faculty, and students direct access to RipLINK™ LoRaWAN connectivity, Rip’s Warehouse™ precision agriculture sensors, and Ask Rip™ AI farm intelligence. The deployment is […] The post Emergent Launches Ag University Research Farm Program, Partners with Ohio State appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Transitioning to regenerative agriculture can be a slow and complicated process, whether farms adopt no-till, cover crops, precision nutrient management, new crops or “everything but the kitchen sink.” Michigan State University’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) site has taken the latter approach, and now, five years into a cropping systems experiment, scientists […] The post Upcoming LTAR Field Day to Highlight Five Years of Regenerative Agriculture Research appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Fibrous membranes could soon become far more effective at collecting water from fog, separating oil from water, and moving moisture through advanced textiles, thanks to a new cross-scale design framework developed by researchers at Nanjing Tech University and collaborating institutions. The study, published in ENGINEERING Chemical Engineering, explains how liquid droplets behave across individual fibers, […]

You can now ask Google Maps’ AI to order food for you  The VergeAsk Maps gets more helpful with food ordering and more  blog.googleGoogle’s Ask Maps Lets You Get More Done Conversationally, Thanks to AI  CNETGoogle Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings  techcrunch.comGoogle Maps can order takeout for you on your way home now  Yahoo Tech

You can now ask Google Maps’ AI to order food for you  The VergeAsk Maps gets more helpful with food ordering and more  blog.googleGoogle’s Ask Maps Lets You Get More Done Conversationally, Thanks to AI  CNETGoogle Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings  techcrunch.comGoogle Maps can order takeout for you on your way home now  Yahoo Tech

Microplastics May Transform the Risks of Heavy Metals in Soil, Review Finds Microplastics and toxic metals are spreading together through agricultural soils, river sediments, gardens, and natural ecosystems, creating a contamination problem more complex than either pollutant alone. A new review published in New Contaminants shows that microplastics can alter how heavy metals move through […]

Hilary Duff surprised fans at Madison Square Garden by reuniting with ex-boyfriend Joel Madden and his band, Good Charlotte, for a nostalgic performance of 'The Anthem', celebrating enduring friendships.

Agriculture covers more than 40% of Earth's habitable land and plays a central role in both climate change and biodiversity loss. Yet the impact of agriculture is far from evenly distributed across space.

“We have rolled out a new [lemna] strain that has allowed us to increase our yield by more than 40%, which has been pretty exciting,” says CEO Tony Martens. The post Plantible raises $35m in debt, equity, to increase RuBisCO protein production fivefold appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Urban farms may be surrounded by biodiversity, yet the decision to protect and support pollinators appears to depend less on what growers plant—or who those growers are—than on whether they can access the resources needed to act. A new study by Michigan State University entomologists Jen Roedel, Karma Thomas and Zsofia Szendrei reports that labor, […]

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Scientists from three generations across 12 countries have honored Prof. Chittaranjan Kole through a landmark publication, The Plant Genome Perspective, recognizing his pioneering contributions that laid the foundation of plant genomics in India.

A new global analysis has revealed that the world’s food system is driving a concentrated, interconnected crisis for both climate protection and biodiversity. By mapping long-term carbon storage and biodiversity loss at unusually high spatial and product resolution, researchers have traced how agricultural land use connects farms, trade routes and consumer demand across the planet. […]

Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

A woman has been charged after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden, as police investigate an attack they say is linked to a suspected mental health crisis.

Over four million Americans have lost SNAP food aid under strict new mandates from the Trump administration, sparking fears of an escalating hunger crisis as officials push sweeping financial cuts.

A fertilizer made from marine purple bacteria is drawing attention as a possible way to make vegetable production more efficient while reducing agriculture’s climate footprint. In a study published in npj Sustainable Agriculture, Shruthi, Morey-Yagi, Hanh and colleagues investigated how this microbial product influenced three issues that often determine whether a new fertilizer can succeed […]

Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

US officials are moving to decertify Network for Hope over allegations it tried to recover organs from patients who still showed signs of life, claims the organisation strongly denies.

Beyond Meat's playbook deploys athletes such as basketball player Josh Hart "who understand the superpowers of plants and what they can do to build, fuel, and restore the body," says CEO Ethan Brown. The post Beyond Meat leans into Europe, Canada, as US sales continue to slide appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Millions of sperm do not always compete alone—some species send them into action as coordinated teams. A sweeping evolutionary study found that this cooperation is widespread among arthropods and has repeatedly emerged and vanished over hundreds of millions of years. The discovery challenges the classic “fastest sperm wins” story and could influence future fertility research and pest-control strategies.

The Ask Maps updates aim to “make it easier than ever to get more done.” | Image: Google The AI-powered "Ask Maps" tool in Google Maps can now perform a broader range of personalized and conversational requests, including ordering food, finding hotels, and providing suggestions that factor in your existing plans. These are among several new features announced for Ask Maps today, which aim to "make it easier than ever to get more done" without having to close the Google Maps app, according to Google Maps head, Miriam Daniel. New agentic capabilities include asking Maps to order you food while considering contextual information like specific dietary needs, location, and places you've saved. For example, Google says you can ask it … Read the full story at The Verge.

A Northern Kentucky family has refused an anonymous AI company's $26 million offer to buy their land and transform it into a data center.

CJ CheilJedang utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to preempt global food market trends and innovatively shorten the product development cycle.CJ CheilJedang announced on Aug. 6 that it officially launched ‘Food AI 360,’ an AI platform that integrates real-time trend analysis, product planning, an

Scientists have engineered tobacco and lettuce plants to produce myoglobin—the iron-rich protein responsible for much of meat’s red color and savory flavor—inside their chloroplasts. The proof-of-principle study suggests that crops could one day become biological factories for producing key ingredients used in plant-based meat, potentially reducing the land, water and greenhouse-gas emissions associated with livestock […]

A 47-year-old woman was arrested after stabbing four men with scissors in London's Covent Garden. Police believe it was an isolated incident related to mental health, with no wider threat.

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Livestock farming requires valuable land to grow fodder, uses vast amounts of freshwater and contributes to global warming through methane and nitrous oxide emissions. And, for many consumers it is important to prevent animal suffering. For these reasons, the global market for meat alternatives is currently worth €6.7 billion to €8.1 billion per year and is projected to grow 8.1% to 12.3% each year over the next decade.

Albic soils, known for their pale, compacted layers and low fertility, may have found an unexpected ally in a combination of ancient farming restraint and modern microbial technology. A field study in northeastern China suggests that no-tillage farming, crop-straw retention, and microbial organic fertilizer can work together to substantially increase soil organic carbon, including in […]

Residents and business owners said the woman arrested after the Covent Garden stabbing was a familiar figure as police continue investigating.

Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures and lessen the impact of heat waves, according to new research from The University of Manchester.

In South Africa, it's been legal for several years for people to grow hemp (a type of Cannabis sativa with very low levels of the psychoactive compound THC) for personal use following changes to the law. There's also been a growing interest in its medicinal and industrial potential for clothing, insulation and paper production. Many see it as a "green gold" opportunity for small-scale farmers.

Soilless farming—a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich solution rather than traditional soil—accounts for a significant share of vegetable production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with more than half of tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce grown using hydroponics. This fast-growing segment of modern agriculture addresses water scarcity, land limitations and food security, but microbial management remains a challenge, according to a team of researchers at Penn State.

A finding that could reshape the global conversation about climate-smart agriculture is challenging one of the field’s most appealing assumptions: that increasing soil organic carbon will automatically raise crop yields. In a large study from Northeast China, researchers found that maize generally produced more grain as soil organic carbon increased in controlled field trials, yet […]

A study by La Trobe University researchers has found annual ryegrass, the most damaging weed in Australian grain systems, can adjust its growth and reproduction to survive under drought stress, making it potentially harder to manage as climate conditions become more variable.

John Paine Potatoes Limited, a Kent farm, is closing after 87 years due to financial strain. Rising costs, tax changes, and climate challenges threaten the future of many UK farms.

NEW PRAGUE, Minn. — Join Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) for its next webinar — The use of monitoring technologies to increase employee efficiency and drive employee retention – set for Aug. 20, starting at 2 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Glaucio Lopes, Merck Animal Health associate director dairy monitoring, will present this free one-hour webinar. […] The post Webinar on Use of Monitoring Technologies to Increase Dairy Employee Efficiency appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Groundwater pumped to irrigate cannabis crops in California's Emerald Triangle can cause some streams that normally run year-round to dry up entirely during summer, say researchers from Simon Fraser University, the University of California, Berkeley and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Nearly two centuries of maize-based agriculture in the U.S. Midwest has halved soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks compared with tallgrass prairies native to the region. Replacing annual maize/soy cropping with perennial bioenergy grasses may partially reverse these resulting SOC deficits.

YCNCC Science Communications Fellow Samantha Tracy recently sat down with Wong to discuss the influence of soil fertility on tropical forests and their responses to global change. The study is published in the journal New Phytologist.

Two deaths in Michigan are linked to a Cyclospora outbreak traced to contaminated lettuce. Health officials urge caution as investigations continue, highlighting the risks of dehydration in vulnerable individuals.

NEW PRAGUE, Min. — NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization welcomes research submissions for its 2027 Technology Transfer Session (TTS), which will be held in conjunction with the 66th NMC Annual Meeting, Jan. 25-28, in Jacksonville, Fla. Submit manuscripts by Sept. 30. NMC Research Committee members will review submitted papers during October and inform authors […] The post Submit Udder Health, Milk Quality Research for NMC’s Technology Transfer Session appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

In August, pastures can be deceiving. You might see grass still standing and cows out grazing. From your truck, the pasture might look pretty good. But that does not mean the grass still has the nutrition your cattle need. Protein tubs are useful if you want a low-effort way to help your cattle during tough […] The post Protein Tubs: Smart Supplement or Wasted Money? appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

A bacterium linked to seafood-related illness and capable of resisting multiple antibiotics has been detected in fish-farming waters near Cat Ba Island, Vietnam, according to a new study highlighting the importance of monitoring antibiotic resistance in aquaculture environments.

DNA Script, a pioneer in DNA synthesis providing scientists with rapid, on-demand access to high-quality DNA, today announced that in collaboration with prime awardee GE HealthCare, they have been awarded up to $26 million in funding for a four-year initiative from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

arXiv:2608.02270v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Agriculture 4.0 robotic systems improve field efficiency yet remain too capital-intensive for the fragmented smallholdings that dominate global agriculture. Meanwhile, a growing number of retired low-speed electric-vehicle (LSEV) powertrains retain functional electromechanical value but are destructively recycled. This paper presents TS-MAMP (Telescopic-Sleeve Modular Agricultural Mobile Platform), a remanufactured robot built under 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) circular-economy principles. Retired 48 V brushless-DC (BLDC) hub motors are paired via back-EMF matching, and lead-acid battery modules screened at 60%-80% state of health are actively balanced within a 100 mV inter-module voltage deviation. Together, these reused components reduce the powertrain-and-chassis BOM cost by approximately 60%, to below USD 450 (perception and weeding modules excluded). The truss chassis provides >=200 kg static load, continuously adjustable track width

arXiv:2608.01767v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Ensuring food safety represents a critical public health challenge, particularly when inspection resources are limited and regional sampling data are sparse. This study proposes a Transformer-based framework capable of forecasting fine-grained, city-level food safety risks by unifying over 11 million inspection records with supplemental demographic, economic, and environmental indicators extracted from the Statistical Yearbook. A three-stage pretraining design leverages partial supervision from the Wilson interval (capturing both safety and risk rankings), together with semi-supervised label refinement, to effectively utilize historical records even when local sample sizes are insufficient. Experimental evaluations on data from 2022 show that the proposed approach outperforms baselines significantly. A subsequent field experiment in collaboration with the Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation further demonstrates

A new randomized controlled trial from Japan is putting two everyday habits—eating dairy products and performing resistance exercises at home—under the scientific microscope in an effort to answer a pressing question: can simple, realistic routines help older adults preserve physical function as they age? The study, led by R. Miyazaki, N. Sakane, H. Ando and […]

A correction published in Light: Science & Applications has brought renewed attention to an unusual approach to solar-energy research: harvesting photoenergy with soft hydrogel drops made from ammonium molybdate. The notice, authored by Z. Lu, X. Hang, Z. Zhao and colleagues, addresses the scientific record surrounding the article “Photoenergy harvesting by ammonium molybdate soft hydrogel […]

Researchers at Fuzhou University have developed a gelatin-stabilized liquid-metal hydrogel that combines stretchable electronics, artificial intelligence and solar-energy conversion in a single soft material. The technology addresses one of the central challenges in liquid-metal electronics: keeping tiny metal droplets evenly dispersed instead of allowing them to merge into larger pools. The resulting conductive hydrogel can […]

Tomato plants may have gained a new genetic ally in the fight against drought. Researchers from Xinjiang University and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Academy of Agricultural Sciences have identified a transcription factor called SlbHLH70 that helps tomatoes survive water shortages and recover after rewatering. Their findings suggest that this gene acts as a regulatory […]

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People tell the AI boom as a story about chips and models. Underneath it is metal. Every data centre, chip, power line and robot starts with copper and a handful of other minerals. The United States has quietly lost control of where they come from. A two-year-old startup just raised $310m to change that. Mariana […] This story continues at The Next Web

Researchers found that people can consume three daily servings of full-fat dairy without adversely affecting body weight, body composition, energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels. For years, people scanning the dairy aisle have often been steered toward skim milk and reduced-fat products, largely because full-fat dairy contains saturated fat. Yet the health effects of dairy [...]

For decades, crop breeding has focused on the visible organism: larger seeds, stronger stems, faster growth, resistance to pathogens and improved tolerance to drought or heat. A new study published in Nature Communications argues that the next major advance in agriculture may depend on something much smaller and far less visible—the microbial communities living on […]

A £20 million competition has opened to develop farm robots and automated technology for crops, livestock, horticulture and forestry. Agr...

Mediterranean olive farming is entering a climate era unlike any in its long agricultural history. Rising temperatures, longer droughts, intense rainfall, soil degradation and declining biodiversity are converging across one of the world’s most important olive-producing regions. A new analysis published in npj Sustainable Agriculture argues that protecting the future of olive production will require […]

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UK farmers warn of potential food shortages due to record drought conditions, urging government intervention to protect domestic supplies.