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......»»
New research sheds light on food borne toxicants in coffee
Coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages, but it also has potential health concerns. One such issue is the production of foodborne toxicants such as acrylamide and furan during roasting process. Therefore it is worth to evaluate mitigation.....»»
Computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods
Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world's land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast majority of calories that people around the world consu.....»»
Good smells, bad smells: It"s all in the insect brain
Everyone has scents that naturally appeal to them, such as vanilla or coffee, and scents that don't appeal. What makes some smells appealing and others not?.....»»
NASA data helps Bangladeshi farmers save water, money, energy
With nearly 170 million residents, Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated nations in the world. Nearly half of its residents work on or live around farms, and rice crops are critical to feeding that population......»»
Austria farmers up in arms over Brussels GMO plans
The European Commission's proposal to ease current restrictions on genetically modified crops has riled up EU organic farming leader Austria and its farmers......»»
DNA decodes the dining preferences of the shell-shucking whitespotted eagle ray
With mighty jaws and plate-like teeth, the whitespotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) can pretty much crunch on anything. In fact, hard clam farmers in Florida's Indian River Lagoon have considered this species a threat to their production efforts a.....»»
Nuisance vegetation removal in Senegalese waterways reduces overall prevalence of parasitic infections
It's an elegant solution: Remove the habitat of a parasite-carrying aquatic snail and reduce the level of infection in the local community; all while generating more feed and compost for local farmers......»»
Genome data rewrite the story of oat domestication in China
Oat is among the top ten cereal crop species in terms of global production. It can adapt to different climates, and farmers can grow it successfully even in harsh environments where other crops such as rice and corn fail. However, not all oat plants.....»»
Usually $150, this pour-over coffee maker can be yours for $40
If you're looking for a large-capacity coffee maker with some great features, this Bella Pro Series costs just $40......»»
AI-Generated Data Can Poison Future AI Models
As AI-generated content fills the Internet, it’s corrupting the training data for models to come. What happens when AI eats itself?.....»»
Be a "good farmer" or follow new regulations: The struggle for Otago farmers
A new national freshwater policy is causing tension for Otago farmers, as many of the new regulations oppose their perception of a "good farmer" and good farming practices, University of Otago research shows......»»
New preventative treatment for porcine virus could save billions for farmers
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses (PRRSV) cause significant damage to pig farms worldwide every year......»»
Researchers: Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste
You've just finished a cup of coffee at your favorite cafe. Now you're facing a trash bin, a recycling bin and a compost bin. What's the most planet-friendly thing to do with your cup?.....»»
Pro1 protein malfunction allows rice blast fungus to thrive, new study shows
The 'paradox of sex' refers to the puzzle of why the sexual mode of reproduction is more common among living beings than the asexual mode......»»
Ancient DNA reveals the earliest evidence of the last massive human migration to Western Europe
Nomadic animal-herders from the Eurasian steppe mingled with Copper Age farmers in southeastern Europe centuries earlier than previously thought......»»
This Startup Wants to Give Farmers a Closer Look at Crops—From Space
A UK company cofounded by an astrophysicist combines AI with radar satellite imagery to keep track of vegetation, and eventually to make forecasts about its growth......»»
Genetic study finds evidence for early contact between farmers and pastoralists in Black Sea region
Recent archaeogenetic studies have shown that human migrations and individual mobility played a bigger role in prehistory than previously anticipated. With the movement of people, also culture, technical know-how, language and social practices were o.....»»
Ethylene boosts plant yield and vigor, study shows
Exposing seedlings to ethylene in darkness increases size and vigor, in a finding with implications for agriculture. Farmers have worked to increase crop yields for millennia, and the quest remains urgent as the human population continues to grow. In.....»»
With less than a year to go, the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in a dreadful mess. Five steps are needed to fix it
The Murray Darling Basin Plan is an historic deal between state and federal governments to save Australia's most important river system. The A$13 billion plan, inked over a decade ago, was supposed to rein in the water extracted by farmers and commun.....»»
Empowering farmers to save native ecosystems in agricultural landscapes
With less than 5% of native vegetation remaining on private properties and roadsides on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia, University of South Australia researchers are calling for dramatic changes to land management measures in order to retain.....»»