Growing crops under the shade of solar panels, also called agrivoltaics, could boost food production, use less water, and make solar panels more efficient.
A widespread and fatal sheep and goat plague virus is more likely to infect livestock when they're an owner's sole livelihood, a study in Tanzania shows.
Gail McCormick-Penn State •
futurity
Sept. 4, 2019
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~6 min
The current method for detecting fraudulently labeled organic produce detects pesticides. This new approach promises greater accuracy by focusing elsewhere.
Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen •
futurity
Aug. 28, 2019
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~4 min
A new system that combines a simple digital camera with a miniature infrared camera keeps an eye on crops and let farmers know when it's time to irrigate.
Austin Fitzgerald-Missouri •
futurity
Aug. 8, 2019
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~3 min