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Equitable, Efficient Use of Water is Key to Sustainable Population Growth
The world’s population is growing rapidly and is expected to reach nine billion by 2050. ...
Plants Use Underground Networks to Warn of Enemy Attack
Scientists from Rothamsted Research in collaboration with other UK scientists have discovered that plants use underground fungal networks...
Plant Protein Discoveries Ease Global Food, Fuel Demands
New discoveries of the way plants transport important substances across their biological membranes to resist toxic metals and pests,...
Affluence Drives Unsustainable Consumption of Land, Sea
Global demand for natural resources is rising at an unprecedented rate, putting pressure on finite resources, ecosystems and biodiversity....
Spotlight on Africa's Life Source - First 'Soil Atlas of Africa'
The European Commission has presented the first Soil Atlas of Africa, highlighting a vital natural resource which provides food, fodder,...
Food for 9 Billion: Perspective on Global Agriculture in 2050
Dr Dominique van der Mensbrugghe, FAO, summarized the main points of his lecture: ‘Will we run out of natural resources needed for...
Two Approaches for Optimizing Water Productivity
Agricultural Research Service researchers in Bushland, Texas, are helping farmers make the most of their water supplies in a region...
Together, Wild Bees, Honeybees Improve Crop Pollination
In order to feed a growing global population, agriculture is under pressure to increase its productivity. ...
Remain Aware of the Potential for Herbicide Carryover in 2013
Dry soil conditions such as such as those in Illinois in 2012 often slow the rate of herbicide degradation and increase the potential...
Reproductive Effects of Pesticides Might Span Generations
North Carolina State University researchers studying aquatic organisms called Daphnia have found that exposure to a chemical pesticide...
Poultry Litter Application on Pastures and Hayfields
Nutrient management planning and recommended rates ensure poultry litter is used in ways that maximise its benefits without harming...
Soils in Forested Areas Store Substantial Carbon, Could Help Offset Climate Change
Surface appearances can be so misleading: In most forests, the amount of carbon held in soils is substantially greater than the amount...
Manure Happens - Farmers Should Make the Most of It
Livestock manure is a great fertilizer and soil amendment. When proper manure management practices are followed, livestock manure can...
Land Use Can Affect Fresh Water Supplies
New research has shown that supplies of fresh water provided by rivers depend not only on rainfall, but also on the land use within...
Pesticide Combination Affects Bees' Ability to Learn
UK - Two new studies have highlighted a negative impact on bees' ability to learn following exposure to a combination of pesticides...
 
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