AgriTech Review

A study spanning 2005 to 2024 reveals that China's low-carbon city pilot policies significantly reduce carbon emissions from agricultural inputs through structural, factor, and energy improvements.

Dave Swain explores how emerging technologies, AI, and evolving service offerings could reshape ag retail’s traditional business model and staffing needs. The post Is Ag Retail Really Going to Be Technology-Minded in the Future? appeared first on CropLife.

Microcosm experiments with Beijing vadose zone soils show that complete saturation and glucose inputs accelerate nitrate reduction while reshaping microbial functional gene profiles.

Researchers in Sicily have evaluated whether organic mixed crop-livestock systems can achieve integrated sustainability outcomes by incorporating legumes into crop rotations. The study, published in Agricultural and Food Economics, utilized a Living Lab approach to assess environmental performance, economic viability,

In a two-year field investigation examining drip-irrigated cotton production, researchers evaluated how co-applying different water-soluble phosphorus fertilizers alters soil phosphorus dynamics, crop uptake, and overall harvest output.

An interview-based study reveals how Ukrainian livestock producers adapted feed, power, and veterinary operations to maintain animal-source food production following severe disruptions caused by the 2022 Russian invasion.

Maintaining soil moisture between 70 and 75 percent field capacity suppresses root rot and enriches beneficial rhizosphere microbes in organic ginseng grown under pine forests.

To encourage new investments in more effective reef restoration activities, Australian scientists are recommending a new way of measuring biodiversity on coral reefs. A team of Australian environmental scientists led by James Cook University's distinguished professor Morgan Pratchett proposes the more rigorous and transparent framework in a paper published in the journal One Earth.

A multicenter study identified CDKN2A/B deletion, MET amplification, and PIK3R1 mutation as independent genomic markers of poor prognosis in IDH-wildtype glioblastoma.

Even among plastics labeled "biodegradable," some break down readily while others persist for long periods. In experiments using landfill leachate, a collaborative research team led by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) demonstrated these differences and identified candidate microorganisms and enzymes potentially involved in plastic degradation.

Researchers have assembled a chromosome-level genome and karyotype profile of the Indian legume pod borer, resolving 31 chromosomes to support targeted pest management.

In a study published in Agriculture, researchers from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) propose a policy roadmap for an AI-driven precision farming approach to further improve indigenous and other livestock breeds' abilities to withstand extreme conditions in farming operations of all sizes and types.

A study in BMC Ecology and Evolution finds that intercropping morels with herbaceous plants reduces yield but enhances soil microbial diversity and alters fungal gene expression.

An integrative multi-omics study revealed that Gardeniae Fructus alleviated reserpine-induced depression-like behaviors in rats by modulating gut microbiota, serum metabolites, and key protein targets.

Nickel plays an important physiological role in plants, but how it is transported over long distances from stems and leaves to grains was poorly understood for more than 50 years. Now researchers have identified a key transporter gene, ZmNAET1, that controls nickel accumulation in cereal grains.

Replacing alfalfa hay with silage in dairy cow diets improves fiber digestibility and microbial protein synthesis, linked to lower rumen dissolved hydrogen levels.

A comprehensive review examines how the halophyte Salicornia tolerates extreme environmental stress through multi-level genetic adaptations and microbial interactions to aid future crop resilience.

Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam said on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the ministry would provide all necessary support to ensure the success of the Egyptian-Italian Agro Schools for Water Technology, describing them as a leading model for specialized technical education. During a meeting with the ministry’s officials, Sewilam reviewed the operation of the … The post Irrigation Minister: Government to support Italian-Egyptian water technology schools appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Colorado wheat—the foundation for flour used in bread, noodles and pastries—has been besieged by the wheat stem sawfly, a native insect that recently developed a preference for wheat over native grasses. This destructive agricultural pest has spread across the state's Eastern Plains, devastating fields where it takes hold and causing $70 million in direct and indirect losses a year to one of Colorado's top agricultural commodities.

A comparative study of urban agriculture in Tokyo and Shanghai shows that strong brand orientation does not guarantee financial performance due to land constraints, channel structures, and pricing limitations.

A metagenomic study of 90 Chinese shrimp farms reveals that microbial functional convergence, rather than taxonomic identity, drives efficient nitrogen cycling and high productivity.

Controlled fermentation of Panchagavya peaked at day 17, producing microbial and metabolite profiles that enhanced soil fertility and black gram growth.

URBANA, Ill. — The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign celebrated the completion of a new gate and perimeter fencing at the historic Morrow Plots with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this summer. Made possible by a gift from Bayer’s Crop Science division and income from the John N. Chester Estate […] The post New Morrow Plots Gate Unveiled as Historic Research Site Marks 150 Years appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A field study in Durango, Mexico reveals that spontaneous flowering weeds in forage maize crops provide vital floral resources that attract diverse predatory and parasitoid insects for biological pest control.

ChatGPT's DALL-E 3 drew dairy farms as green pastures 94% of the time in a study of 4,800 AI images. Learn how a hidden prompt rewrite shaped them.

A cross-sectional study in Rwanda found that school kitchen gardens were associated with lower rates of stunting, wasting, and underweight status among primary school children.

A study in Frontiers in Microbiology finds that temperature is the primary factor structuring microbial communities in petroleum-contaminated soils, outweighing the effects of sulfate amendment on community composition.

A systematic review of 85 studies finds that no single climate-smart agricultural practice consistently improves yield stability, soil carbon, water efficiency, and emissions, highlighting the need for context-specific combinations.

Researchers from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have proposed a policy roadmap for an AI-driven precision farming approach designed to enhance the resilience of indigenous and other livestock breeds against extreme heat, drought, and other challenging conditions. The study, published

A three-year field study in China shows that combining biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi significantly enhances soil multifunctionality and maize yield in reclaimed coal mining soils.

Researchers published a study in the journal Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture describing a method to convert rice straw into a controlled-release fertilizer coating. The team integrated instant catapult steam explosion with chemical desilication to process the agricultural waste.

Whole-genome sequencing of Salmonella from 246 poultry meat samples in Accra found 71 contaminated samples, with 30 percent multidrug resistant and three Typhimurium isolates belonging to the outbreak-associated ST19 clone.

A study of Flemish outdoor vegetable producers reveals that farmers strongly favor educational and advisory programs over restrictive regulations or blanket taxes when adopting biodiversity-friendly pest management practices.

Researchers from Australia and Spain have demonstrated that proximal hyperspectral sensing, combined with a multi-step machine learning framework, can effectively classify the severity of Botrytis grey mould in faba bean crops. Published in Smart Agricultural Technology , the study provides

A two-factor pot experiment demonstrates that soil background strongly modulates how effectively native forage species suppress the invasive weed Solanum rostratum.

A Bayesian multinomial study of Bangladeshi dairy herds identified retained placenta as the dominant predictor of latent and active brucellosis while quantifying significant associated milk losses.

A systematic review of 47 studies identifies rice husk ash as the most effective agricultural ash for cement replacement, offering a 16% strength premium and significant carbon reduction potential.

A review of 92 studies finds that biochar-immobilized microbes significantly enhance soil remediation and crop yields, though field scalability remains a challenge.

A systematic review of 47 studies reveals that endophytic fungi can simultaneously combat pests, induce plant defenses, and stimulate crop growth, though comprehensive tripartite research remains limited.

A laboratory incubation study shows that nanozeolite-coupled biochar fertilizer curbs soil carbon release and temperature sensitivity in subtropical bamboo forest soils by constraining microbial enzyme activity.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Soil Health Coalition (NSHC) is seeking nominations for its two prestigious awards: the Ray Ward Legacy Award and the Alan Moeller Pillar Award, both co-founders of the NSHC. Detailed information about these co-founders and the awards named for them can be found at: https://www.nesoilhealth.org/awards. Priority criteria for the Ray Ward […] The post Nebraska Soil Health Coalition Seeks Award Nominations by Dec. 1 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A new stock-and-flow model shows that substituting corn ethanol for petroleum delays net atmospheric mitigation by decades due to land-use change and economic rebound effects.

A controlled dairy study found that housing calves in pairs during their first fifteen days did not meaningfully alter pre-weaning body weight or cumulative hair cortisol compared with individual housing.

A biodiversity survey in Greece's Corinthian Gulf has documented macrobenthic fauna and polychaete taxonomic variations in maërl beds located near and far from marine fish farms.

Researchers review how immobilizing degradation enzymes on nanomaterial scaffolds and continuous flow platforms can overcome the slow timelines and analytical limits of current polymer biodegradability testing.

A synthesis of soil studies and experimental trials shows tailored herbaceous biochar reduces available soil cadmium and suppresses plant accumulation.

The explosion shook the plant in the town of Aliaga after a spill of liquid metal due to the failure of a bridge crane and its fall into an electric arc furnace in one of the workshops

A cross-sectional study in Southern Ethiopia found that over half of surveyed poultry producers exhibited poor knowledge, unfavorable attitudes, and non-compliant practices regarding veterinary antimicrobial use and withdrawal periods.

A study of 160 Chinese villages shows that college-educated leaders increase participatory irrigation management by 28 percentage points, substantially enhancing crop yields and farm revenue.

Cultivating crops—such as wheat, barley and rye—alongside rows of trees is a system of agroforestry that is known as "alley-cropping." It serves many functions: in addition to enhancing ecosystems and biodiversity, it can also counteract the negative effects of growing crops in treeless open land. The advantages of alley-cropping come from the interaction between trees and crops, resulting in improved soil quality, reduced wind erosion, enhanced nutrient cycling, and climate change mitigation through increased carbon capture.

Crop residues—the stems, leaves and husks left behind after harvesting cereals—could provide an important source of renewable energy for Europe, but research led by the University of Surrey suggests that removing too much from fields could come at a cost to biodiversity.

Growing two crops in succession on the same land requires a tight schedule. In parts of central and eastern China, farmers sow barley in autumn and harvest it in late spring. It is then followed by a summer crop, such as rice. For this cropping sequence to succeed, the barley must mature in time. An early harvest also helps the crop avoid heat and rain toward the end of the growing season.

Cryo-electron microscopy structures of the cyanobacterial ChlG2HliD2 complex uncover how chlorophyll synthase coordinates substrate entry, catalysis, and photoprotective pigment binding alongside the light-harvesting-like protein HliD.

Foliar application of copper-based nanoparticles and copper sulfate at low concentrations mitigated salinity-induced biomass loss and chlorophyll degradation in hydroponically grown lettuce by enhancing nutrient uptake and suppressing oxidative membrane damage.

A four-year field trial in Norway demonstrates that amending degraded agricultural soil with organic compost significantly increases wheat yields, replenishes soil organic carbon, and enhances beneficial microbial diversity compared to commercial organic fertilizer alone.

Researchers converted damaged wheat grains into biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate using optimized dilute hydrochloric acid hydrolysis and a three-strain Lactobacillus consortium.

A study of 291 Chinese prefecture-level cities reveals that expanding non-grain crops on cultivated land significantly reduces grain production resilience across resistance, recovery, and adaptive capacities.

A 31 MW solar farm with a contract to power data centre giant AirTrunk has begun operating at full output ahead of the addition of a four-hour battery. The post Small solar farm powers up to supply renewable electrons to big data giant, AirTrunk appeared first on Renew Economy.

An exploratory machine-learning analysis reveals how risk tolerance, income, and education guide residue allocation decisions among smallholder farming groups in Malawi.

Researchers surveying Chinese consumers found that product value and operational capability drive regional agricultural brand preferences through sequential cognitive and affective psychological pathways.

A comparative analysis indicates that artificial intelligence offers distinct pathways for food security in Nigeria and South Africa, shaped by stark infrastructural and structural differences.

Researchers have successfully extruded biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate composite filaments blended with modified starch to fabricate three-dimensional scaffolds using fused deposition modeling.

Marine scientists monitoring commercial Atlantic salmon pens in Scotland have demonstrated that automated artificial intelligence systems can detect the emergence of debilitating gill disease by tracking shifts in collective swimming behaviour.

Researchers evaluated greenhouse gas emissions across Italian specialized livestock farms, finding significant variations linked to input costs, farming type, and farmer age.

A time-resolved microscopic investigation of thousands of zebrafish embryos reveals that parental genomes undergo rapid and largely synchronous chromatin remodelling directly on nucleosomes following fertilization.

A cross-sectional study in Japan found that older adults farming at least 21 hours weekly had lower odds of low cognitive function, though brain volumes showed no significant link.

Your skin is remarkably good at keeping things out of your body. Typically, that's a positive. It becomes an issue when medicine needs to get in.

A recent hydrogeochemical assessment published in Environmental Geochemistry and Health provides new insights into the quality of groundwater used for dry-season irrigation in central Myanmar.

A new study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems reveals that average agricultural subsidies per farm are associated with a statistically significant increase in agricultural value added in the long run across eleven European Union transition economies. The research,

A field experiment in Northeast China found that deep plowing is the optimal rotational tillage practice for restoring soil physical properties after two years of no-tillage with straw mulching.

A chemical catalyst formulation successfully eliminated noxious odors and doubled bioavailable nitrogen concentrations in industrial food-processing slurries, accelerating plant development without conventional composting.

Researchers at the University of Regina and collaborators have developed a computer vision framework that estimates the width of fertilizer distribution directly from video sequences, eliminating the need for physical collection trays or post-application ground analysis. Published in Smart Agricultural

Researchers have discovered that the bacterial symbiont Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is significantly enriched in ivermectin-resistant Haemonchus contortus nematodes and that antibiotic depletion of these bacteria restores larval drug susceptibility.

Researchers evaluated entomopathogenic fungi against subterranean grapevine cicada nymphs across laboratory and semi-field trials, identifying Metarhizium anisopliae as the most virulent candidate.

A multicenter cross-sectional survey of 1,309 ophthalmic staff in China found that most hospitals reported standard operating procedures for lacrimal irrigation, yet reported practice details and adverse events varied widely.

Ecological niche modeling indicates that climate change will contract suitable habitats for two endemic Iranian Salvia species while altering range overlap with their honeybee pollinator.

A three-year field experiment demonstrates that drip-irrigated biogas slurry topdressing reshapes soil bacterial communities, fosters microbial cooperation, and enhances carbon fixation pathways in rainfed maize croplands.

Researchers identified salt-tolerant β-glucosidases from Karamay saline soil that effectively convert soybean isoflavone glycosides into bioactive aglycones.

A study in Aquaculture Science and Management finds that Clarias gariepinus fingerlings can be fed diets with total fishmeal replacement using alternative protein sources, though growth performance is lower than with fishmeal-based controls.

QUICKSAND, Ky. — More than 700 elementary students from local schools in Eastern Kentucky and the surrounding areas recently attended the popular Youth Science Day at the University of Kentucky Robinson Center, part of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Facilitated by UK Cooperative Extension Service agents, community members and staff at the […] The post UK Robinson Center Creates ‘Buzz’ with Youth Science Day appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary had to deliver food to one of its 200 apes by drone this week because the property was swamped by heavy rain. But the animals stayed safe, and the water finally was receding significantly on Saturday, the organization said.

Photobiomodulation, a noninvasive therapy using low-level laser light, is emerging as a promising adjunct for managing mastitis in dairy cattle.

A new study reveals that even partially replacing dairy products with plant-based alternatives could significantly reduce the intake of essential nutrients. Replacing even a modest amount of dairy with plant-based alternatives could significantly reduce essential nutrient intake, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers found that substituting just 20% to 35% [...]

A study in maize reveals that non-microbial biostimulants boost phosphorus acquisition and root growth when paired with soluble phosphate or struvite, but fail to accelerate uptake from sewage sludge ash during early establishment.

There are at least 14 million insect species on Earth, and they play highly diverse roles in sustaining the natural world. Insects provide many well-known benefits—what scientists often call "ecosystem services." For example, you can thank a bee or a hoverfly for pollinating wildflowers and agricultural crops, or credit dung beetles for decomposing manure and other waste materials.

Madison Square Garden disputes Macklemore's claim that US benefit tour dates were rejected over his pro-Palestinian stance, citing limited venue availability and strong arena demand.

To protect their future harvests, Western Canadian farmers need to manage soil acidity across their entire multiyear rotation rather than crop by crop, long-term research from the University of Alberta suggests.

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture researchers received a $2 million USDA grant to investigate organic establishment practices for native warm-season forage grasses.

Researchers report the first isolation of the yeast Candida palmioleophila from poultry slaughterhouse wastewater in Brazil, identifying a fluconazole-resistant strain alongside susceptible Candida parapsilosis in a single effluent sample.

A comprehensive review synthesizes two decades of research into biological control agents and integrated pest management strategies targeting the destructive tomato leaf miner Phthorimaea absoluta.

A study in Kenya shows climate-smart mushroom and vegetable cultivation helped pastoral women mitigate collective trauma and child malnutrition following severe drought.

A microscopic evaluation of commercial plant-based meat substitutes in Brazil detected microscopic foreign matter across all product lines and identified undeclared soy structures in over twenty percent of samples.

A new study published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology quantifies the biodiversity footprint of public procurement in Finland for the year 2022, revealing that the majority of the environmental impact is located outside the country's borders. The research, conducted

Nonlinear time series analysis of multi-decade agricultural futures contracts reveals that low-dimensional deterministic dynamics account for most price variation across major commodities.

In an opinion paper published in Frontiers in Agronomy, researchers argue that realizing the benefits of agricultural microbes requires replacing linear laboratory testing with an iterative framework grounded in long-term field ecology.

A 65-day isotopic tracing study demonstrates that biochar achieves a 99.7 percent carbon sequestration efficiency by enriching slow-growing K-strategist microbes and suppressing native carbon loss, while rice straw stimulates rapid r-strategist activity and positive priming that limits sequestration efficiency to 22.8 percent.

A pilot study in New Zealand found that smartwatches can effectively track the high physical activity and variable physiological stress of dairy farm workers during the spring calving period.

A cross-sectional study in northern Tanzania reveals how livestock production systems influence human antibiotic use, with smallholders and agropastoralists accessing a wider range of drugs than pastoralists.

Radiation oncologists propose a structure-specific framework to evaluate intracranial dose constraints and document target-volume trade-offs in IDH-wildtype glioblastoma radiotherapy.

Researchers analyzing Polish pig farms have found that membership in producer groups is associated with higher technical efficiency in pork production. The study, published in Agricultural and Food Economics, utilizes panel data from 2016 to 2023 to assess whether horizontal