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Transforming Agriculture with Sustainable Solutions: Paving the Way to a Greener Future As global food demands rise alongside the world’s population, projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, reducing agriculture’s environmental impact has become an urgent priority. Traditional farming practices, while historically essential, are increasingly scrutinized for their contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water …

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Unlocking new potential in tomato plants with phytofabricated silver nanoparticles Unlocking new potential in tomato plants with phytofabricated silver nanoparticles The environment faces serious threats from climate change, food security challenges, and a growing population. The UN Global Goals emphasize the urgent need for sustainable agriculture to secure food production. Growers must adopt innovative solutions …

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“Biocontrol solutions are showing positive outcomes in Morocco” "Biocontrol solutions are showing positive outcomes in Morocco" With the constant exclusion of active ingredients in crop protection products authorized in key markets, such as the European Union, growers around the world are forced to change their approach to farming operations. Ilyas Boutamart, commercial manager at Calimaroc, …

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Dalla ricerca di Corteva, società leader per il mais, una grande innovazione per il diserbo La contemporanea perdita e/o restrizione d’uso di alcuni importanti erbicidi (s-metolaclor, terbutilazina, glifosate e bentazone), oltre a creare serie difficoltà operative agli agricoltori, sta portando all’aumento della diffusione di alcune infestanti molto invasive e dannose per la produttività della coltura …

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A seaweed solution for sustainable agriculture A seaweed solution for sustainable agriculture "At Kelp Blue, we cultivate Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) to help growers reduce their carbon footprint while improving soil health and crop productivity," says Valentin Pitiot, Head of Agribusiness at Kelp Blue. "Our seaweed-based biostimulant, StimBlue+, is a liquid seaweed extract that enhances …

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€2.2 million research funding for UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, today announced €2.2 million funding for research projects that seek to address the global issues of hunger and food insecurity. The Sustainable Development Goals Challenge is …

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SMART researchers pioneer nanosensor for real-time iron detection in plants Researchers from the Disruptive and Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research group of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) and MIT, have developed a groundbreaking near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanosensor capable …

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India’s Plan to Provide Agricultural Drones to Rural Women Maharashtra’s ‘Namo Drone Didi’ Scheme to Advance Agricultural Technology and Women’s Empowerment The Maharashtra government has introduced the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ program as part of its 2024-25 budget, aiming to modernize agriculture and empower rural women through drone technology. This initiative will equip 325 Women Self-Help …

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World Engineering Day Focuses on Shaping a Sustainable Future This is a guest post. The views expressed here are the author’s own and do not represent positions of IEEE Spectrum, The Institute, or IEEE. A human’s well-being and socioeconomic progress are deeply connected to the environment. People’s livelihoods, businesses, industries, and biodiversity depend on a …

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UK: New biofilm project hopes to offer low cost alternative to synthetic fertilizers UK: New biofilm project hopes to offer low cost alternative to synthetic fertilizers A new project which aims to provide UK farmers and growers with a sustainable, environmentally friendly nutrient management solution is underway following a partnership between industry experts. The project, …

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Foodtech italiano: investimenti in calo, ma startup ed export spingono la crescita L’Italia è leader nell’Unione europea per produzione e valore aggiunto nel comparto agricolo, con ottime performance in coltivazioni, comparto frutta, ortaggi e vino. L’export alimentare segna una crescita del 9% rispetto al 2023, contribuendo al 9,2% dell’intero export nazionale. Il percorso dell’ecosistema italiano …

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New research may reduce the need for fertilisers in farming New research by John Innes Centre has discovered a biological mechanism in plants that make plant roots more receptive towards beneficial soil microbes, thus reducing the need for inorganic fertilisers. The discovery was published in weekly science journal, Nature, paving the way for more environmentally-friendly …

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How Soil Technology is Combating Climate Change and Creating Financial Opportunities   As climate change accelerates, innovative technologies focused on soil health are emerging as powerful tools to combat its effects. These advancements not only help capture carbon and restore ecosystems but also offer significant financial benefits. Here’s how soil-based technology is shaping a sustainable …

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Saudi Arabia snaps up Olam’s agribusiness division in a deal valued at $4 billion, more than the Singaporean firm’s entire market cap The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (Salic), owned by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund, already owns about a third of Olam Agri. On Monday, Salic put forward a plan to acquire the …

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Agriturismi, crescono produzione e aziende attive Nel 2023 le aziende agrituristiche crescono dell’1,1%; il valore della produzione segna +15,4% rispetto al 2022. Tutti i dati del settore nel report Istat Crescono gli agriturismi nel Bel Paese e cresce il valore della loro produzione. Nel 2023 le aziende agrituristiche attive sono aumentate di 280 unità (+1,1% …

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