Fighting Gray Leaf Spot in Maize: Unpacking ZmWAKLY’s Role
Key Takeaways A study by Zhong et al. (2024) identifies the gene ZmWAKL as key in resistance to Gray Leaf Spot (GLS) in maize. GLS, caused by Cercospora zeae-maydis and […]
Rhizoctonia Root-Rot: Combating Disease in Tomatoes
Key Takeaways Abbas et al. (2024) conducted a study exploring the use of certain bacterial strains to combat Rhizoctonia root-rot in tomatoes. Bacillus velezensis, Bacillus megaterium, and Herpaspirillum huttiense, isolated […]
GeneNeer Nets a $1M Seed Funding To Further Its Crop Seed Tech
Key Takeaways GeneNeer Ltd. has completed a US$1 million seed funding round to accelerate its crop seed innovation technology. The funding was led by Tall Grass Ventures and 2b AHEAD […]
Black Pepper Leaf Disease Detection System Developed In Study
Key Takeaways Kini, V and Pai (2024) developed an intelligent computer vision system using deep learning to diagnose leaf diseases in black pepper plants. The system employs state-of-the-art transfer learning […]
Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) In Hydroponic Lettuce Cultivation
Key Takeaways A study by Boran İkiz, Hayriye Daşgan, and Gruda 2024 investigates Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) use in hydroponic lettuce cultivation. The study demonstrates significant improvements in lettuce […]
Farm Energy Efficiency: A Study of Organic vs. Conventional Farms
Key Takeaways A study by Chmelíková et al. (2024) evaluates energy use efficiency in German farming systems, comparing organic and conventional farms. Data from 60 farms (30 organic and 30 […]
Alliance One International Opens A New Seed Industrialization Unit in Brazil
Key Takeaways: Alliance One International, LLC opens a new seed industrialization unit in Brazil. The unit is part of Alliance One’s Global Research, Development, and Deployment Center in Passo do […]
farm-ng Successfully Completes A $10 Million Series A
Key Takeaways: farm-ng successfully completes a $10 million Series A funding round to enhance agricultural innovation. Its modular electric robot, Amiga, and AI solutions aim to boost productivity and sustainability […]
Patriot Growth Insurance Services Partners With Momentum Ag
Key Takeaways: Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC has formed a partnership with Momentum Ag. Momentum Ag specializes in agricultural insurance, including crop, livestock, and health insurance. The company, with a […]
NTT & ClimateForce Collaborate to Develop Smart Rainforest in Australia’s Daintree
Key Takeaways The partnership between NTT and ClimateForce to regenerate part of Australia’s Daintree Rainforest. Utilization of NTT’s Smart Management Platform Technology and Analytics in restoration. Focus on sustainable models […]