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Sustaining oyster farming with sturdier rafts

Amid the rising human population and pressure on food supplies, the world can't be everyone's oyster. But perhaps there might be more oysters to eat if an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team's findings mean sturdy plastic rafts will be us.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekAug 26th, 2024

Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa

Agroforestry systems, which integrate trees and shrubs into farming, are vital to achieving sustainable cocoa production in West Africa where 70% of the world cocoa is produced. Climate change induced drought means that it is ever more critical to ad.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Study highlights unique challenges of farming while raising a family, managing household

If you're like most Americans, you probably don't give too much thought to where your food comes from. And you likely pay even less attention to the people who supply it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Ensuring water for energy and food production in the Andes-Amazon headwaters

A new study, focused on a remote region of the Peruvian Andes where the waters of the Amazon originate, carries lessons for hydropower operators and farming communities worldwide: collaborating on sustainable land management is the best decision they.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Producing high-quality seeds of an heirloom cabbage in different crop management systems

A new study, conducted by the University of Florida, on heirloom cabbage production sheds light on how different crop management systems affect seed quality. The research highlights the potential for sustainable and resilient farming practices to enh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

A new vertical seed distribution trait for soybean breeding

As the human population increases and protein demand doubles, modern plant breeders must further optimize soybean plant architecture and per plant yield for modern farming systems......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Making farming better for bees: Can we breed crops that produce more nectar and pollen?

Where once there were vast areas of forest and other natural habitats, farmland now covers much of Earth—including 70% of the UK. This transition has helped feed a growing number of people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Ethiopian farmers improve soil and feed with forage mixtures

Yordanos Anju is a dedicated farmer from the Bilate Zuria district in the Northern Sidama region. For generations, his family has relied on farming and livestock production......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Stardew Valley tips for beginners: farming basics, romance, upgrades, and more

We've rounded up the best tips and tricks for beginner Stardew Valley players, covering the best crops, artisan goods, community center upgrades, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Global fleet of undersea robots reveals the phytoplankton hidden beneath the ocean"s surface

Phytoplankton—microscopic plant-like organisms—are the foundation of the marine food web, sustaining everything from tiny fish to multi-ton whales while also playing a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation

Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Pesticides: Farming chemicals make insects sick at non-deadly doses—especially in hot weather

The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Climate scientists identify water requirements for climate mitigation through ecosystem restoration

Worldwide, deforestation and farming practices are responsible for the degradation of vital ecosystems. While there is a significant amount of interest in climate mitigation by restoring those degraded lands with forests and other ecosystems, it is u.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

This App Set Out to Fight Pesticides. After VCs Stepped In, Now It Helps Sell Them

Plantix started with the mission of making farming more environmentally friendly. So how did it end up selling the very products it wanted to fight against?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Polar bears are sustaining ice-related paw injuries in a warming Arctic

Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet, apparently due to changing sea ice conditions in a warming Arctic. While surveying the health of two polar bear populations, researchers found.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Aquaculture uses far more wild fish than previously estimated, study finds

A study published in the journal Science Advances suggests that global fish farming, or aquaculture, may rely on significantly larger quantities of wild-caught ocean fish than previously calculated. The study is part of a special issue focused on exp.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Does parrot farming protect wild species? Wildlife trade researchers review the evidence

The lives of people and parrots have been entwined for thousands of years. These colorful, charismatic birds are kept as pets all over the world for companionship and entertainment......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Genetic database shows some fungal crops became completely reliant on ants 27 million years ago

When humans began farming crops thousands of years ago, agriculture had already been around for millions of years. In fact, several animal lineages have been growing their own food since long before humans evolved as a species......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history

Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity (including farming and development), warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in more frequent blooms of potentiall.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Study reveals oyster reefs once thrived along Europe"s coasts—now they"re gone

Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline—but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century ago, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, is titled "Records reveal the vast h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Madagascar"s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming, study finds

If tens of thousands of miners turned up in the middle of a protected rainforest to mine for sapphires, you might expect that to cause lots of deforestation and harm local wildlife......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024