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2024.03.29
US farms are making an urgent push into AI. It could help feed the world
American farmers are rapidly ploughing ahead with adopting artificial intelligence. The technology is as sophisticated as it is essential.
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2024.03.29
Fighting animal diseases in Yemen
Tariq is one of 200 community animal health workers who was trained under a project implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and funded by the World Bank.
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2024.03.28
Transforming Agriculture with Next-Generation Plant Activators
Agriculture is facing increasing challenges due to climate change, pests, diseases, and limited resources. To address these challenges, scientists are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance crop productivity and resilience.
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2024.03.28
The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here's why
For most of its 6 million-year existence, the Colorado River ran from the Continental Divide, high in the Rocky Mountains, downward and west, through forest and red rock, to a lush delta at the northernmost tip of the Gulf of California.
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2024.03.28
From machine learning to generative AI: What is out there for dairy farmers?
We've covered before how BIG Data can be leveraged to the benefit of dairy farmers, from tracking calf health vitals through real-time monitoring technologies to detecting breaks in the cold chain through Internet of Things solutions
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2024.03.27
Realizing the Potential: IoT Irrigation Systems for Climate-Smart Agriculture
The IoT irrigation system market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years driven by the need for more efficient and sustainable irrigation practices globally.
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2024.03.27
Red Sea shipping disruptions likely to exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen - new FAO report warns
The escalation of the Red Sea crisis is poised to accelerate the increase in shipping costs, delay the delivery of essential food or lead to a complete suspension of trade routes and closure of Yemeni ports.
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2024.03.26
The complex climate truth about home-grown tomatoes
As spring gets underway, it's the ideal time to start growing veg at home. To make the most difference for the climate, some crops are especially worth growing.
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2024.03.22
National Agriculture Week takes special focus amid Texas wildfire aftermath recovery
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — National Agriculture Week is being observed March 17-23 as it’s celebrated during the month right before producers gear up for the start of the growing season.