From farm to newsroom: the latest research and reporting on agriculture
THE the total global population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population stimulates agricultural demand to meet the growing demand. Scientists are making countless advances in food production as they attempt to find food sources that are resilient to climate change. Below are some of the latest research and articles on agriculture and livestock in the Agricultural sector on Newswise.
Chulalongkorn University empowers dairy farmers with innovative farming strategies
-Chulalongkorn University
A desire to make the United States a leader in organic cotton
-Texas A&M AgriLife
The mouthfeel of the food determines whether people return to it for seconds
-Texas A&M AgriLife
A single gene controls resistance of Corn Belt weeds to soil-applied herbicides
-College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
-Completion of the increased photosynthetic efficiency (RIPE) project
Omega-6 fatty acids may be essential for mitigating early embryonic loss in beef cattle
-Texas A&M AgriLife
The impact of cold temperatures on kale nutrient levels depends on the variety.
-University of Oldenburg
Institute for International Crop Improvement: Early promise, long road ahead
-Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The underappreciated role of pods and siliques in seed development
-Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Increasing vegetable crops won’t alleviate hunger if supply chains don’t keep pace