Rice plants are a big source of methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas. Scientists just developed a strain that cuts ...

Aridity is silently spreading through many of the world’s cocoa-producing regions. There are steps we can take to save them.

But, Rodale Institute is more than just a pastoral venue for engaging keynote speakers. It does important work in training a ...

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Researchers are working to make biochar production safer by reducing harmful contaminants, ensuring its potential for carbon ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Soil health is the foundation of productive and sustainable agriculture. In recent years, its ...

Organic-based fertilizers offer significant long-term benefits for soil health and crop productivity, but full or scaled replacement of chemical fertilizers is hindered by technical, cost and supply ...

Purpose of Fertilizers Fertilizers are available in various formulations. There are two primary classes: organic (or natural) ...

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