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Agronomy and the agricultural world

Research, practices, and advances for sustainable agricultural development

This is the fully automated farm

On the green hills, in the Palouse region of Washington State, lies a 3,035-hectare farm. It belongs to Andrew Nelson, a 41-year-old computer engineer, the last scion of five generations.

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Les chiens-robots fermiers entrent en scène

Le défilé du 250e anniversaire de l’armée américaine, à Washington, a été marqué par la présence de chiens robots marchant sur quatre pattes mécaniques sans aide humaine. Comme l’a fait.

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Farm robot dogs enter the scene

The parade for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington was marked by the presence of robot dogs walking on four mechanical legs without human assistance. As one.

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How Plants Could Help Us Detect Eternal Pollutants

Researchers are exploring the use of plants, including hemp, to detect and eliminate PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), persistent chemicals linked to health problems. A collaborative project with the Mi’kmaq Nation.

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U.S. to drop billions of flies on Mexico

The U.S. plans to drop billions of sterile flies over Mexico to combat the “butcher’s firefly,” a parasite that poses a serious threat to the cattle industry, wildlife and domestic.

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Insect-based pet food

Insect protein companies are exploring the possibility of using it as animal feed. It would be a sustainable and ethical solution to feed dogs and cats. Animal feed made from insects.

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Insetting versus offsets

Food companies are exploring the concept of “insetting” to reduce their indirect gas emissions. Unlike “offsets”, “sets” involve emission reduction projects financed directly within the companies’ supply chain. This approach.

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Maize cultivation in question

The cultivation of maize is the subject of controversy. It is one of the most cultivated plants in the world due to its nutritional and energetic properties. Corn is essential.

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Drought, war and inflation threaten food security

The global drought is exacerbating food problems, increasing the prices of commodities like wheat, beef, and coffee. Conflict, inflation, and climate disruptions are worsening food supply chains in key regions like.

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Portuguese microalgae production plant powered by “biosolar sheets” technology

The Portuguese company Arborea is developing a commercial microalgae plant in Portugal – it will be operational in 2027 – using “biosolar foil” technology to produce proteins and pigments from.

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