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Chemists Take a Vital Step Towards Greener Food Production

The Haber-Bosch ammonia synthesis process is possibly the most significant (if least familiar) industrial advancement of the 20th century.

2 Aug 2021

Biofertiliser for Better Farms

While agricultural production around the world struggles with declining soil health, Australian researchers are investigating production of a sustainable organic nitrogen fertiliser made from aquatic cyanobacterial biomass – ideally suited for badly degraded areas reliant on chemical fertilisers.

28 Jul 2021

Researchers Develop Genome Techniques to Analyze Adaptation of Cattle

Jared Decker, a fourth-generation cattle farmer, has been aware of cattle suffering from health and productivity problems when they are moved from one location to another. The shift is from a region where they had spent generations to another place with a different climate, grass, or elevation.

23 Jul 2021

Handpicking Genes for Disease-Resistant Crops

Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed tools to identify plant genes resistant to disease-causing fungi and deploy them to create more resistant crops.

13 Jul 2021

Every Spot of Green Space Counts

An international study of parks and gardens finds even the humble roadside verge plays an important role in the environment and for our health.

12 Jul 2021

Office Furniture Online Helps the TAKKT Group Reach its 300,000 Tree Donation Milestone for the Eden Reforestation Project

Over the past year, Office Furniture Online and the other sister companies within the TAKKT AG Group’s Web-focused Commerce Segment have all contributed to the donation of over 300,000 trees for the Eden Reforestation Project.

17 Jun 2021

Grass can Help Produce Sustainable Biofuels

According to a new study, certain grasses are a sustainable source of energy that could be crucial for achieving net-zero carbon emissions, and these grasses can withstand adverse growing environments.

26 Mar 2021

Retail Meets Reforestation Zalando and Land Life Company Join Forces to Plant Over 300,000 Trees

Europe’s leading online fashion platform retailer Zalando and Land Life Company, a tech-driven reforestation company, have teamed up to plant over 300,000 trees to capture 80,000 tons of CO2. They have just completed their first tree planting together in Spain, as part of the collaboration.

From Land Life Company 17 Mar 2021

Pesticide Residues can Negatively Affect Organic Farms for Decades

Although the use of pesticides in agriculture is increasing, some farms have transitioned to organic practices and avoid applying them. But it's uncertain whether chemicals applied to land decades ago can continue to influence the soil's health after switching to organic management.

4 Mar 2021

Managing the Security and Privacy Risks Involved in Smart Agriculture

According to recent estimates, there will be roughly 10 billion people to feed in 2050. Agricultural production will need to increase by almost 56% to guarantee food security globally, without converting more land for agriculture (in line with environmental and climate targets).

24 Feb 2021