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Indonesia’s new front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme has been welcomed by health advocates as a long-overdue measure to tackle excessive sugar, salt and fat intake. But experts said the labels were only a first step and would do little on their own to slow Indonesia’s growing burden of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other diet-related diseases. A decree issued by the health ministry on April 14 requires ready-to-eat food and drink products to carry nutrition labels and health messages...

Ginsters has launched a new partnership aimed at supporting struggling farmers, as concerns grow over isolation and mental health across the...

In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape the future of eldercare, researchers Harris, Yous, Ling, and colleagues delve into the potential of Green Care Farms through the lens of Canadian perspectives. Published in BMC Geriatrics in 2026, this investigation probes the intersection of environmental design, agriculture, and gerontology, reflecting an evolving paradigm that challenges conventional […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is launching a hands-on children's program at KidZania Seoul beginning May 1, offering young visitors a chance to learn about eco-friendly farming and cook with organic ingredients, the ministry said Wednesday. The program will run at the Food Information Center pavilion inside KidZania Seoul for a total of five months — May through August and October through November. The ministry expects the program to draw significant participation from early childhood education institutions as well as families visiting with children. The program will cover the basics of eco-friendly agriculture, including how sustainable farming practices protect the environment and climate, and how to distinguish between different eco-certification labels. Children will also have the opportunity to cook using certified eco-friendly ingredients, such as pesticide-free perilla leaves and organically certified cheese, with the aim of building familiarity with

A study using ancient DNA has identified notable evolutionary adjustments to dietary, settlement, disease and other changes resulted from the adoption of agriculture in Western Eurasia.

The food industry has made big promises to reduce emissions and become more sustainable, but a review concludes that many of the pledges are not backed up by evidence

Climate change is making Canada's seasons more erratic, its weather more extreme and its ecosystems less predictable—and UBC Okanagan scientists have now produced the first national map of exactly where that unpredictability is hitting hardest. Their findings, published in Communications Earth & Environment, reveal a troubling mismatch: the regions best shielded from climate chaos are among the least protected by Canada's national network of parks and conservation areas.

Biodegradable plastics are usually sought after for their ability to break down quickly. However, this does not tell us how safely a product can be used before it degrades. A research team has developed a strong, biodegradable material made from bamboo sheets and a plant-based plastic called PHBH. The material's strength can also be used to predict how it breaks down in seawater, offering a simple way to estimate biodegradation. The study is published in the journal Polymer Degradation and Stability.

Researchers at Umeå University have turned a protein from soil bacteria into a potential new weapon against colorectal cancer. Their study published in Cell Death Discovery shows how an engineered bacterial protein can trigger a unique form of cancer cell death.

The meat and dairy industry accounts for 57% of total global food production emissions and at least 16.5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. But the vast majority of environmental claims from the animal agricultural industry are misleading "greenwashing" that relies on vague promises or projections, according to a study published in PLOS Climate by Maya Bach and Jennifer Jacquet from the University of Miami, United States, and colleagues.

Market expert Kyle Welborn highlights resilient AgTech funding in Q1 2026, despite AI concentration skewing global venture capital trends. The post 2026 Q1 AgTech Venture Capital Investment and Exit Round Up appeared first on CropLife.

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with international partners, have uncovered new insights into how apples became the fruits we know today, showing that their evolution has been shaped by continuous exchange with wild apple trees.

Nature is the foremost international weekly scientific journal in the world and is the flagship journal for Nature Portfolio. It publishes the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature publishes landmark papers, award winning news, leading comment and expert opinion on important, topical scientific news and events that enable readers to share the latest discoveries in science and evolve the discussion amongst the global scientific community.

Monsanto has a big day in court April 27, where lawyers for the indirect subsidiary of Bayer will present arguments in hopes that a favorable Supreme Court decision will make thousands of Roundup cases go away.

Monkeys in a tourism hotspot have learned that swallowing dirt can quell the upset stomachs caused by overconsumption of sweet and salty snacks fed to them by holidaymakers, a new University of Cambridge-led study suggests. Troops of macaques living on Gibraltar—the only free-ranging monkey population in Europe—have been scientifically observed for the first time regularly engaging in geophagy, the practice of intentionally ingesting soil. The work appears in Scientific Reports.

Beyond Meat fell in after-hours trading after a volatile session amid ongoing meme-stock and short-squeeze activity. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Claudia Doumit and Jack Quaid reportedly marry at Mona Farm, Australia, with Hollywood guests attending the intimate wedding ceremony.

arXiv:2604.19427v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Wireless links deployed in orchards often exhibit significant variability in the strength of the received signal that is not adequately captured by classical distance-based propagation models. In row-structured olive groves, signal attenuation differs markedly between along-row and cross-row propagation directions, leading to discrepancies when using omnidirectional propagation assumptions such as those adopted in the Free Space Path Loss (FSPL) model or ITU-R vegetation loss formulations. This paper proposes a topology-based propagation model that explicitly accounts for orchard layout and the relative positions of radio devices within the plantation structure. Experimental validation was conducted using LoRa technology operating at 868 MHz, and the results were compared with established models from the literature and with the proposed two-dimensional model. The proposed approach achieves a closer fit to measured RSSI data than

US retail sales of plant-based meat & seafood fell 10% to $1bn in 2025, while sales of plant-based milk fell 2% to $2.7 billion, says the GFI. The post US alt-meat slump continues, but plant protein gains traction in beverages – GFI appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth and entered plant tissues through the soil, raising new concerns about food safety and human exposure. The study, led by Griffith University, tested how micro- and nanoplastics behaved in soil using realistic conditions using particle types, surface properties, sizes and concentrations representative of those found in agricultural systems. The research is published in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

The telltale V-formations of migrating Canada geese each spring are usually welcome harbingers of warmer weather. They are also a visible warning that your chances of stepping on something unpleasant in a local park, sports field or greenspace have dramatically increased. The iconic migratory birds are big poopers, and their waste is not just off-putting, but can seriously damage local ecosystems.

Each spring, the unmistakable V-shaped formations of migrating Canada geese signal the arrival of warmer days while simultaneously heralding an environmental challenge. These large birds, often seen congregating in urban parks and natural habitats alike, are notorious for leaving behind feces in overwhelming quantities. Their droppings, far from being a mere nuisance for park visitors, […]

Livestock farming has long been identified as a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with the dairy sector under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact. Traditionally, discussions around the carbon footprint of milk production have centered primarily on enteric methane emissions from cows. However, a groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of […]

When the robot is running out of product, it goes to the docking station, connects itself, refills with crop inputs and then goes back to work. The post Solinftec’s self-refilling spray robots close the loop on 24:7 autonomy on the farm appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Growing drone use increases collision risks, prompting NAAA to urge caution around low-flying agricultural aircraft operations nationwide. The post Share the Skies: Drone Operators Urged to Protect Ag Aircraft appeared first on CropLife.

Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a dire global challenge, threatening both human health and food security with escalating urgency. In response to this critical issue, an innovative research collaboration spearheaded by Flinders University alongside UK experts has unveiled a groundbreaking sulfur-rich polymer with potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties. This novel polymer represents a significant advancement […]

Floatable beads made from chitosan and cellulose acetate and enhanced with bentonite have been engineered to effectively clean oil from water. The beads showed good oil adsorption capacity while remaining easy to collect from the water surface.

More than one in four wild deer in parts of southwest England could be carrying bovine tuberculosis, according to new research by the Animal...

Premier Irrigation Adritec has rebranded as Premier Irrigation Technologies, shifting toward tech-led water management and sustainability. The move marks its independent growth phase, focusing on smart irrigation and environmental resilience.

Beyond Meat rises in after-hours trading following Form 144 filing and continued momentum after Monday's session. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Dealer networks are key to restoring American agriculture and rural communities. The post Guest article: Physical AI isn’t replacing farmers. It’s critical for keeping them in business appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Learn how residues preserved in ancient pots in Azerbaijan reveal what people ate, how they cooked dairy, and how grapes may have been turned into early wine.

Cornell University engineers have taken a significant leap toward the future of agricultural automation with the development of a soft robotic gripper capable of discerning the ripeness of strawberries simply through touch. This innovative system integrates stretchable fiber-optic sensors embedded within pliable fingers, enabling the robot not only to assess the ripeness of fruit by […]

New research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has found a critical role for the SIRT6 enzyme in preventing the formation of protein waste. SIRT6 is a naturally produced enzyme, but it tends to decline over time. Prof. Debra Toiber's research has shown that reduced SIRT6 levels play a critical role in aging and age-related neurodegeneration across multiple levels.

Oceanographers from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa discovered that microbial communities—from the sunlit surface to extreme depths—in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre exhibit robust seasonal cycles. The study provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean. The research is published in The ISME Journal.

Greenhouse gas emissions are heating our atmosphere and oceans, and turning seawater more acidic. One of the myriad expected impacts of these conditions is a reduction in farming yields of shellfish, such as oysters and mussels. Coastal communities worldwide rely on these organisms for their economies and as a major food supply. However, exactly how climate change will affect oyster and mussel farming is not yet clear.

In-the-field equipment for crop nutrition products is getting more high-tech as accuracy leads the way. The post Smarter Spreading: How Precision Tech Is Redefining Fertilizer Application appeared first on CropLife.

Although newer technologies have started being used with drift reduction agents, older ones remain the most common. The post New Tech Emerges, But Legacy Tools Still Lead Drift Reduction appeared first on CropLife.

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A scientist and leader in the organic farming movement, she popularized the “soil food web,” an understanding that soil is a complex realm of microorganisms.

Baedal Minjok, the largest food-ordering online platform here, has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology providing more detailed audio description of foods for those with visual impairments. Woowa Brothers, operator of the platform, said Sunday it has completed tests of the AI-based description technology among a group of visually impaired users. The company teamed up with AI-based image startup Connect Brick to develop the function which verbally describes details such as the doneness and ingredients of dishes shown in menu images. The technology works by having AI analyze images and vividly describe their color, level of doneness, visual appearance of main ingredients and delivering these descriptions as spoken audio. The technology, for example, can provide a detailed description of a half-and-half pizza: “Golden brown dough is topped with pepperoni on one side, which looks as if it’s holding in rich juices, while on the other side, corn, ham, cheese and sauces are

The outbreak of a mysterious and deadly disease in finches in British gardens in 2005 set alarm bells ringing for conservationists. A decade later, the extent of that disease in greenfinches and chaffinches was reported. And now, bird scientists are beginning to understand how feeding birds in our gardens might be linked to their health and survival.

Spoor outlines its vision for AI-based biodiversity monitoring, using computer vision to scale wildlife tracking across wind energy sites.

Atticus LLC, EZ Cut Seal Remover, Agremo Mapping, and ADN join growing ecosystem designed to empower pilots and drone operators nationwide. The post Drone Ecosystem Leader Expands Network With Four New Industry Partnerships appeared first on CropLife.

Caffeine doesn’t just perk up humans—it can sharpen ants’ minds too. Invasive Argentine ants given caffeinated sugar learned to find food much more efficiently, taking straighter paths and reducing travel time by up to 38%. They weren’t faster, just more focused, indicating improved learning. This unexpected effect could make pest control baits far more effective.

Fertilizer provider will acquire global ingredient manufacturer’s botanical-based biopesticides and plant nutrition and soil health solutions. The post AgroPlantae to Acquire Kemin Industries’ Portfolio of Crop Technologies Products appeared first on CropLife.

Nitrogen (N) fertilizer supports global agriculture, but its use and overuse drive emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent and long-lived trace gas. Incomplete understanding of N2O flux drivers makes it difficult to make spatiotemporal emissions predictions and evaluate management strategies for emissions reductions. N2O experts evaluated current sources of uncertainty and propose an initiative for accelerating advances in N2O measurement, analysis, and mitigation.

Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to

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.

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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…

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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.