Earthworms have the potential to replace use of synthetic fertilisers
Earthworms could have the potential to replace some high-cost mineral/synthetic fertilizers, new research suggests. Researchers at University College Dublin have…
Drone usage to boost Agri GDP by 1-1.5%: Experts
Use of drones can increase agriculture GDP by 1-1.5%, experts said.The market size for just the drones is estimated to…
Govt to provide financial support for use of drones in agriculture under ‘Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization’
The amended guidelines of SMAM envisages granting up to 100% of the cost of agricultural drones or Rs. 10 lakhs, whichever…
Accessibility of gene editing technology to diversify food basket
Gene editing due to its precision, ease of application and potential can contribute towards increased crop productivity, food and nutritional…
Cattle manure biochar could offset earthworm greenhouse gas emissions in forest soil
As two important greenhouse gases, about 20% and 62% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions originate…
Artificial intelligence application for detecting diseases and pests in horticultural crops
Doctor X Nabat is the name of an application for the early detection of diseases and pests in horticultural crops,…
Food crisis due to Ukraine war calls for demand-side action: Fewer animal products, less waste, and green agriculture
The global food system is impacted by the war in Ukraine, adding to the direct humanitarian and security crisis caused…
Can amino acid also be developed as pesticide against plant viruses
Plant viruses create a great variety of harm. Virus disease pandemics and epidemics are estimated to have a global economic…
Nanotechnology helps soybean growers and the environment
Louisiana farmers rely on herbicides, pesticides and fungicides to protect their crops against weeds, insects and diseases. Even though most…
Research suggests foliar fungicides help increase soybean yield in some regions.
While previous studies have shown little economic benefit associated with using foliar fungicides in soybean as a preventive measure, new…