Cracking the Genetic Code for Wheat Disease Resistance
A study by Wang et al., published in 2023, has furthered our understanding of wheat disease resistance by decoding the leaf rust resistance gene Lr9, initially derived from the wild […]
Study Examines the Impact of Drought and Irrigation on Crop Yield
A groundbreaking study led by Zhang et al., published in 2023, presents a detailed examination of food security in China, a target central to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]
Marc Fesneau Leads Strategic Committee for French Fruit & Vegetable Sovereignty Plan
Marc Fesneau, French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, chaired the inaugural meeting of the strategic steering committee for the fruit and vegetable sovereignty plan on Thursday, May 25. This […]
SparkLabs Cultiv8 Launches CleanTech Accelerator to Support Ten Australian Startups
SparkLabs Cultiv8, a leading Agri-Food Tech accelerator in Australia, has announced its support for cleantech, investing in and providing guidance to ten startups through its newly established SparkLabs Cultiv8 CleanTech […]
LED Technology for Enhanced Lettuce Growth: New Insights from Hydroponics
A 2023 study by Hamid Reza Soufi and his team suggests that light-emitting diode (LED) technology could significantly enhance plant growth and metabolic activities. In addition, the study offers valuable […]
Westland Milk Products Launches Construction of New Lactoferrin Plant in New Zealand
Westland Milk Products, a subsidiary of the global dairy giant, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (Yili), initiated the groundbreaking ceremony of its new lactoferrin production plant in New […]
Biocontrols in Agriculture: Balancing Innovation, Regulation & Economics
Harnessing the power of nature, biocontrols in agriculture represent an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides, reducing pollution and contributing to biodiversity. Despite offering considerable advantages such as lower health […]
Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture Unites Stakeholders
In response to the call from Prime Minister Kishida to promote the cultivated meat industry, the Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture (JACA) recently gathered key stakeholders to focus on the […]
Flash Droughts Pose Heightened Risk to Global Agriculture, Warns New Study
The risk of flash droughts, characterized by a swift and rapid drying process, is anticipated to increase globally under all climate scenarios, according to a new research study by Christian […]
BBSRC Pledges £60 Million to Fund New Rothamsted Research Initiatives
The UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) recently announced a significant £60 million investment in Rothamsted Research. This funding will catalyze innovative new scientific projects at the renowned […]