Farms with diverse crops protect animals and the climate

Farms with diverse crops can protect endanged species and biodiversity while also standing up better to the effects of climate change, researchers say.

Stanford • futurity
March 24, 2020 ~6 min

California’s strict air pollution laws are good for farmers

"The irony is that by fighting against certain environmental regulations, these folks may be damaging their own earning capacity."

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
March 18, 2020 ~5 min


Cold plasma can kill dangerous airborne pig virus

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSv) can make pigs super sick. But it's no match for a cold plasma reactor, researchers say.

U. Michigan • futurity
March 11, 2020 ~5 min

Myanmar lost 60% of mangrove forests in 20 years

In the last 20 years, more than 60% of Myanmar's mangrove forests were converted to agricultural use, report researchers.

National University of Singapore • futurity
March 5, 2020 ~3 min

Super popular weed killer threatens biodiversity

Roundup, one of the world's most popular weed killers, can make ecosystems more vulnerable to pollution and climate change.

McGill University • futurity
March 2, 2020 ~4 min

To get investors for farm energy projects, account for uncertainty

A new model could boost investment in anaerobic digesters, farm-based sustainable energy projects that generate electricity from manure.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Feb. 18, 2020 ~4 min

Some sorghum can ‘hide’ from witchweed

The parasite witchweed is one of the greatest threats to food security in Africa. New research identifies how some sorghum crops resist it.

Gail McCormick-Penn State • futurity
Feb. 12, 2020 ~6 min

Biodiversity can be good for farmers’ bottom line

Increasing biodiversity on their land could help farmers boost their revenues, a new study shows.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Feb. 7, 2020 ~4 min


Adding iron to wheat could fight ‘hidden hunger’

Biofortification of wheat shows promise for addressing "hidden hunger," a lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the human diet.

Nerissa Hannink-Melbourne • futurity
Feb. 5, 2020 ~6 min

Can snails save coffee from fungus? It’s a risky idea

Coffee rust is a huge problem, but an invasive snail seems to eat its spores off leaves. Scientists say it's a potential strategy, but isn't without risks.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 23, 2020 ~6 min

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