Diseases in crops are devastating. They cause economic losses, and some can negatively affect human and animal health. Some which have grown successfully were met...
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Solar Farms can Coexist with Wildlife or Commercial Crops, Research Say
Solar farms are a great source of energy when we want to have a switch to a greener future. The thing is, to do their...
Wanna Protect Your Crops? Deploy an Army of Spiders!
Arachnophobes may never consider having spiders protect their farms, but new research says that these particular creepy crawlies can eat pest moths of important crops...
Agriculture Backfire: Intensive Farming Practice can Turn a Native Plant into a Pervasive Weed
We all know that native species is important for the local environment. But what happens when they become problematic and quite damaging, especially for agriculture?...
New Study Suggests Carbon Neutrality Initiatives Could Impact Food Security
We know that more countries or states/cities have started their commendable initiatives and efforts for carbon neutrality. After all, mitigating climate crisis has to start...
Aquatic Animals May Boost Rice Production, Reducing Chemical Use
The thing about nature is that sometimes there can be a really nice harmony between mankind, plants, and animals. In a new study published in...
Will We Have More Net-Zero Fast Food Restaurants Soon? McDonald’s Has Started It
Many have put pressure on fast food chains because of their environmental impact. But bigger brands have tried to be more eco-friendly. Take McDonald’s for...
Different Pest Attacks Change Plant Defenses; Understanding Them Helps Agriculture
Farmers have to deal with pests all the time, and while the use of pesticide can be a polarizing subject now, understanding pest attacks may...
Finding Value in Trash: One’s Waste is A Treasure for Another
For us common people, we consider agricultural wastes like manure, leaf litter, and crop residues as things that have limited value. Sure, we can turn...
Rapid Climate Change Makes It Hard for Butterflies and Moths to Adjust
A recent study conducted by the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Environment Institute shows that some moth and butterfly species can’t adapt to climate...
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