Fungus that eats fungus could help coffee farmers
Coffee rust is a parasitic fungus and a big problem for coffee growers around the world. A study in the birthplace of coffee—Ethiopia—shows that another fungus seems to have the capacity to supress the rust outbreaks in this landscape......»»
South Africa"s smallholder vegetable farmers aren"t getting the finance they need, says researcher
Fresh efforts are being made to increase the share of black ownership in South Africa's agricultural sector. This follows decades of missteps and badly designed interventions that have failed to significantly change the ownership patterns in the sect.....»»
Mapping deadly oak wilt disease from space to protect our forests
As our climate rapidly changes, greater numbers of trees are dying from diseases like oak wilt. Oak wilt is a fungus that moves through the vascular system of oak trees causing rapid mortality. The disease can be stopped if foresters know where the d.....»»
Thailand urged to halt crop burning after air pollution spike
Thailand must ban stubble burning by farmers to improve air quality, the head of a leading agricultural body said Monday, after a spike in dangerous pollution left millions needing medical treatment......»»
Algorithm allows farmers to monitor crops in real time
Farmers across the United States will be able to monitor their crops in real time, thanks to a novel algorithm from researchers in South Dakota State University's Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence......»»
Notorious fungus Aspergillus fumigatus completely scrambles its genome after just one bout of sex
Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have found that Aspergillus fumigatus produces more meiotic crossovers than any other organism. This means that the fungus can establish its complex resistance mechanism after just one cycle of se.....»»
Best coffee maker deals: Cuisinart, Ninja, Mr. Coffee starting at $25
Hot coffee tastes especially good in every season, so we gathered the best deals for coffee and espresso makers......»»
Dealmaster: Coffee gear, iPhone 15 accessory discounts, and more
We have the usual tech stuff and some extras for making the day-to-day easier. Enlarge / All the colors of the new iPhone 15. (credit: Apple) We've gathered some products that are about getting you through the day, more.....»»
Best Nespresso deals: cheap espresso machines starting at $125
If you're Jonesing for high-quality espresso and coffee, we've got you covered with these Nespresso deals......»»
Satellite texts help when farm advisors unavailable
Digital tools such as satellite text alerts are helping Africa's smallholder farmers to increase productivity, even when there is a lack of on-the-ground farm advice, according to Daniel Elger, CEO of the Centre for Agricultural Biosciences Internati.....»»
Gears Technica: Favorite coffee-making setups from the Ars Technica staff
From espresso to Nespresso, we share our favorite coffee setups. (credit: Kevin Purdy) If you're like our staff, you'll understand that good cup of brewed coffee is a requirement every morning. Whether it's a simple French-pressed b.....»»
From the rear end of a pheasant, Brazil"s best coffee
In Brazil, the proverbial goose that lays the golden egg is in reality something closer to a pheasant that excretes coffee beans......»»
Best Keurig deals: Get perfect coffee every time for under $100
Nothing beats the convenience of having your own Keurig machine. Get one on the cheap with these Keurig deals......»»
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Google Maps Lets You Customize Favorite Places With Emoji
Google Maps has rolled out a new feature that lets you customize your saved places in a fun new way. If you have some free time in your future, take a minute and add emoji as the icons to your favorite coffee shops, beer bars, and shopping spots. A s.....»»
Agriculture study on cover crops mixtures delivers unexpected results
Farmers usually plant cover crops after harvesting their main crop. This prevents erosion of the soil and nutrient leaching. The roots of these crops also stabilize the structure of the soil. It had been assumed that a mixture of different cover crop.....»»
EU chief warns wolf packs "real danger" in Europe
Brussels launched a review Monday of laws protecting wolves from hunters and farmers, as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen argued that packs threaten livestock and perhaps even people......»»
Oh, deer: In US capital, "Bambi" is increasingly unwelcome
To some, they are a magical sight to behold in the heart of the city—to others a pest that eats through their gardens, endangers traffic and helps spread tick-borne diseases......»»
Aloe vera peels could fight staple food crop pests
The discarded peels of aloe vera can be used as a natural pesticide, helping farmers protect staple food crops from harmful insects, research suggests......»»
Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Groundwater depletion rates in India could triple in coming decades as climate warms, study warns
A new University of Michigan-led study finds that farmers in India have adapted to warming temperatures by intensifying the withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation. If the trend continues, the rate of groundwater loss could triple by 2080, furt.....»»