Agricultural and Forestry Science

Cooperation to meet future challenges in global crop production

Bayer CropScience is the newest supporting partner of the agri benchmark Cash Crop Network. This global, non-profit network of agricultural economists,…

Rabbits kept indoors could be vitamin D deficient

The study found that regular exposure to artificial ultraviolet B light for two weeks doubled rabbits' serum vitamin D levels – an increase not seen in animals…

Unity is strength in the marketing of smallholder farm produce

The farmers are now being advised to adopt market interventions such as 'collective action' where they can come together as a group to pool their harvests and…

Scientists ID Genes that Could Lead to Tough, Disease-Resistant Varieties of Rice

As the Earth’s human population marches toward 9 billion, the need for hardy new varieties of grain crops has never been greater.

Urban Gardeners May Be Unaware of How Best to Manage Contaminants in Soil

“While the benefits are far-reaching, gardening in urban settings can also create opportunities for exposure to contaminants such as heavy metals, petroleum…

Deforestation of sandy soils a greater threat to climate change

In a comprehensive analysis of soil collected from 11 distinct U.S. regions, from Hawaii to northern Alaska, researchers found that the extent to which…

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