PFAS Pollution Threatens Global Food Security: A Looming Crisis A recent review has shed light on a concerning issue that threatens global food security – PFAS pollution. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) originating from wastewater and biosolids have been identified as significant contaminants that are infiltrating farmland soils and crops. This alarming revelation poses severe […]
Can vertical farms secure the UK’s food future sustainably?
Can Vertical Farms Secure the UK’s Food Future Sustainably? Vertical farming has emerged as a revolutionary solution with promises of higher yields and efficient land use, offering a potential answer to the growing concerns of food security. As the world faces challenges such as climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity, the need for sustainable […]
New metabolic cycle boosts carbon capture, increases seed yields in plants
New Metabolic Cycle Boosts Carbon Capture, Increases Seed Yields in Plants A team in Taiwan has engineered a new way for plants to absorb and use carbon dioxide. This groundbreaking development not only enhances carbon capture but also boosts seed yields in plants, offering a promising solution to combatting climate change and enhancing agricultural productivity […]
Kunming Manifesto calls for agrobiodiversity to transform food systems
Unlocking the Benefits of Agrobiodiversity: The Kunming Manifesto’s Call to Transform Food Systems In a world where food systems face numerous challenges, the importance of agrobiodiversity cannot be overstated. Recently, the Kunming Manifesto has emerged as a rallying cry for harnessing the power of agrobiodiversity to revolutionize nutrition, ecosystems, and communities within food systems. This […]
China unveils world’s first autonomous robot for hybrid pollination
China Unveils World’s First Autonomous Robot for Hybrid Pollination Chinese scientists have unveiled the world’s first AI-powered breeding robot named GEAIR (Genome Editing combined with AI for Reproduction). This innovative technology aims to revolutionize hybrid pollination and address the challenges posed by dwindling bee populations globally. With the decline of natural pollinators such as bees […]
Carbon to candy? China tech could convert COâ‚‚ into food by turning methanol into sugar
Carbon to Candy: China’s Innovative Tech Converts COâ‚‚ into Food Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to convert methanol into white sugar—commonly known as sucrose. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we view carbon dioxide emissions and could pave the way for a more sustainable future. The process involves using […]
Purdue’s new tech finds sick crops, tracks ticks, and saves thirsty farmlandsÂ
Purdue’s new tech finds sick crops, tracks ticks, and saves thirsty farmlands Ever since the AI technology has been enabled for public use since the launch of Purdue University’s groundbreaking innovations, the agricultural sector has witnessed a significant transformation. Purdue University, known for its pioneering research and cutting-edge technologies, has once again taken a leap […]
Advancing animal husbandry: Methods, challenges, and innovations
Advancing Animal Husbandry: Methods, Challenges, and Innovations Animal husbandry, the science of breeding and raising livestock, has been a cornerstone of human civilization for millennia. From the domestication of wild animals to the selective breeding of livestock for desirable traits, the practice of animal husbandry has evolved significantly over time. In today’s world, with the […]
Deadly fungus seized from Chinese scientists could wreck US wheat, rice, livestock: FBI
Deadly Fungus Seized from Chinese Scientists Poses Threat to US Agriculture Two Chinese researchers face serious charges for attempting to smuggle a dangerous fungus into the United States, as reported by the FBI. The incident raises concerns about the potential risks this deadly fungus could pose to American agriculture, specifically targeting wheat, rice, and livestock. […]
Wild spinach may prevent total wipeout of US seed crops by deadly soil fungus
Wild Spinach: The Unlikely Hero in Saving US Seed Crops from Deadly Soil Fungus In Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, Earth’s crops slowly die out one by one, triggering a desperate search for alternative food sources to save humanity from extinction. While this may seem like a work of fiction, the threat of crop devastation is a […]