Researchers unlock faster path to improved finger millet varieties
Researcher in a finger millet field. Photo courtesy of ICRISAT XResearchers at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) have developed...
Marine heatwaves driving fish decline four times faster than ocean warming, report
Marine heatwaves are causing fish populations to decline and migrate to new habitats at rates up to four times faster than the impacts linked...
Green Fertilizer Market Trends Highlight Growing Demand for Cleaner Farming Inputs
The global green fertilizer market was valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% to...
New fish farming technology cuts water use by up to 94%, reduces environmental impact...
A new aquaculture technology that recycles wastewater within fish farming systems could reduce water use by up to 94 percent while lowering environmental pollution,...
Farm manager calls for joint cross-border efforts against Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
As foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten livestock production across Southern Africa, vaccination efforts along the South Africa-Botswana border are emerging as one of...
Global scientists turn to roots research for climate resilience as heat threatens rice yields...
A global network of scientists is intensifying research into rice root systems as climate change threatens one of the world’s most important staple crops,...
Bayer and bp to scale camelina as intermediate biofuel crop
Bayer and bp today announced that they have entered a long-term strategic alliance to jointly scale the crop camelina, under the brand name newgold™....
Crab shell by-products could help regulate the marine lifetime of biodegradable plastics, researchers
Researchers report that crab shell waste can impair degeneration of biodegradable plastics in marine environments by altering their surface microbiomeResearchers from Gunma University, a...
City Nature Challenge draws South Africans outdoors for Global BioBlitz
From 24-27 April the annual City Nature Challenge by iNaturalist offered international participants a four-day BioBlitz event, using the app to snap photos...
Researchers uncover mechanism that helps plants pause and restart growth, opening path to climate-resilient...
Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism that allows plants to temporarily halt growth during environmental stress and then rapidly resume development when conditions improve—a...