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April 26 marks the 40th anniversary of the explosion at Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The accident caused the largest ever release of radioactive material into the environment, and at the time people predicted that the affected area would be rendered uninhabitable, devoid of life for thousands of years. But the reality is quite different.

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image: The PAS Meeting connects thousands of leading pediatric researchers, clinicians, and educators worldwide, united by a shared mission: connecting the global academic pediatric community to advance scientific discovery and promote innovation in child and adolescent health. view more  Credit: Pediatric Academic Societies BOSTON, April 24, 2026 – Results from a pilot study of 100 exclusively […]

Brazil’s vast native biomes have long been recognized as critical reservoirs of biodiversity and essential components of the global carbon cycle. However, the conversion of these native ecosystems into agricultural landscapes has come at a substantial environmental cost. A recently published study in Nature Communications reveals that this land-use change has caused a staggering loss […]

Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have developed a vaccine approach that shows promise in protecting against highly pathogenic bird flu, demonstrating strong efficacy in both mice and cattle. Avian influenza (H5N1) has disrupted agricultural systems globally, leading to the culling of more than 166 million commercial poultry birds in the United States since 2022. In 2024, the virus spread to dairy cattle—an unprecedented interspecies transfer—and subsequently caused illness in about 70 farm workers with close contact to infected animals.

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Anthropic this week announced that Claude is adding integration with a ton of third-party services including Spotify, Uber, Resy, and others. more…

Many farmers have looked over a weedy field and dreamed of what it could become with the right management. However, turning overgrown terrain into productive farmland takes more than effort — it demands planning and equipment built for reshaping the landscape efficiently.  Today, modern farming technology and creative landscaping play a key role in transforming […] This information From Wilderness to Harvest: Maximizing Yields with Advanced Dozer Technology in Farm Landscaping appeared first on AgriFarming

New research shows that lower-intensity management of coconut palm plantations can sustain, or even increase, crop yields while improving soil health. The new approach, published in Plants, People, Planet, reduces harmful pathogens and promotes beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, providing a practical model for more sustainable tropical agriculture.

About 23 million people live in Taiwan, a Pacific island about the size of Maryland. Despite its size, the island produces a tremendous amount of agricultural goods per year—about $18 billion, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture.

Chipzilla hopes agents, robots, and edge devices make CPUs cool again... now it has to build the chips Intel is betting on AI to reverse its fortunes, wagering that inference and agentic workloads will restore the CPU to the center of compute - even as its chip manufacturing struggles persist.…

Beneath the dry farmland of New South Wales lies a hidden window into a lost rainforest teeming with life from 11-16 million years ago. At McGraths Flat, scientists have uncovered fossils preserved in astonishing detail—not in typical rock like shale or sandstone, but in iron-rich sediment once thought incapable of such preservation. Tiny iron particles filled and captured entire cells, preserving everything from insect organs to fish eye pigments and delicate spider hairs.

Evelyn Cheng / CNBC: Alibaba says its Qwen AI models will be integrated into BYD, Volkswagen, and other cars, letting users buy food and tickets via voice commands on select models  —  BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Friday that its Qwen artificial intelligence model will be integrated into vehicles …

ICAR-IARI and DMRC signed an MoU to develop India’s first scientific green belt along Delhi’s Yellow Line, using climate-resilient technology and pollution-tolerant plants to enhance urban air quality and sustainability.

Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.

Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.

Sweet proteins such as brazzein add an exciting new dimension to the sugar-reduction toolbox, claims Pentasweet. The post Sweet protein: Pentasweet breaks ground on $76m precision fermentation facility for brazzein appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Much of the beauty—and challenge—of biology lies in its complexity. That's especially true in the microbial world, where hundreds or thousands of different bacterial species may co-exist in a patch of soil or in a section of the human gut. Each species has its own way of life, but each also interacts with the others to shape the ecosystem. But is there hope for some order in that complexity? A new paper in Science co-authored by Mikhail Tikhonov, an associate professor of physics at Washington University in St. Louis, has pierced through the apparent chaos to find surprising levels of predictability in microbial systems.

Trichoderma species—a common fungus found in soils—have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially affect the abundance of certain soil bacteria, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.

A new study published in Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining highlights an innovative approach to transforming apple pomace—an often-discarded by-product of apple processing—into valuable bioethanol and animal feed ingredients. Apple pomace, which represents 25%–30% of processed apples, is typically treated as waste despite its rich carbohydrate content and strong potential for bioconversion.

The Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034) has begun (1), but international and regional guidelines for managing glacier ecosystems are lacking. In the European Union (EU), the only legislative tool that acknowledges glaciers as a protected habitat is the EU Habitats Directive (2), but even that does not fully take into account glacier biodiversity and its complexity (3). The absence of legally mandated biodiversity monitoring in these environments is unacceptable in the face of irreversible loss.

Pollinating insects, which are essential to biodiversity, plant reproduction, and crop production, are in decline (1, 2). In Europe, pollinator populations have declined markedly over recent decades (1–3), a trend driven in large part by the use of pesticides (1, 2). To address pollinator loss, France prohibited the use of neonicotinoids in 2018 (4). However, in July 2025 (5) and again in January 2026 (6), French senator Laurent Duplomb proposed laws to reauthorize neonicotinoids. After more than 2 million citizens signed a petition against the first bill (7), the French Constitutional Council struck it down (8), but the second bill is still under discussion. This law, if approved, would violate the first article of France’s charter for the environment, which states that “everyone has the right to live in a balanced environment that is conducive to good health” (9). French lawmakers must reject this harmful bill.

In the Philippines, Indigenous communities have been harvesting wild honey for centuries. A new chemical analysis of this honey now provides insights into the biodiversity of the region. "And an additional reason to protect the national tree properly," says lecturer Merlijn van Weerd of the Centre for Environmental Sciences (CML).

As the world confronts the escalating threats posed by climate change, one of the foremost challenges remains the sustainability of global food production. Increasing temperatures and intensified heatwaves jeopardize the growth and yields of staple crops like wheat, maize, rice, and barley, raising urgent questions about how best to adapt agricultural systems to maintain productivity. […]

Syngenta taps TetraScience Tetra OS to automate data, unify R&D workflows, and accelerate scientific discovery across operations globally. The post Syngenta Deploys Tetra OS to Accelerate Scientific Discovery Through Industrial-Scale Data Automation appeared first on CropLife.

America's soft underbelly is exposed as advanced drones penetrate military bases, revealing how vulnerable civilian infrastructure remains to new threats.

There are more organisms in a teaspoon of healthy soil than there are people on the planet The post Ask the Gardener: Understanding the mysterious, subterranean world of soil appeared first on Boston.com.

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.