Horticulture New Zealand to host a series of roadshow events for growers
16 February 2024, New Zealand: Fruit and vegetable growers will get the opportunity to find out more about HortNZ’s advocacy work and
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Ag Tech and Research News
Ag Tech and Research News covers the latest breakthroughs in agricultural technology, scientific research, innovation, digital farming, artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, robotics, biotechnology, and sustainable farming solutions. Stay updated on agri-tech startups, agricultural research, AI in agriculture, drones, sensors, automation, smart farming, satellite monitoring, farm data analytics, digital agriculture, and next-generation crop production technologies. Precision agriculture, robotics, and AI continue to be among the fastest-growing segments within the global ag-tech sector.
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Heniz Wattie’s rises to sustainability challenges
16 February 2024, New Zealand: With multiple challenges facing food producers, New Zealand’s longest established process vegetable producer Heinz Wattie’s is investigating
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Significant Stride against Soybean Disease
Asian soybean rust (ASR) is the leading cause of crop losses in Brazil and other soy-producing countries. The 2Blades Foundation, The
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Climate change threatening Valentine’s Day roses
16 February 2024, Kenya: Anne Mukei loves flowers. She describes herself as a collector of flowers, especially roses. Therefore, on Valentine’s Day,
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Enhancing sustainable agriculture in Syria
16 February 2024, Syria: ICARDA, in collaboration with Action Against Hunger-Spain (AAH) and with funding from the European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement
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CIMMYT joins global efforts to curb greenhouse emissions and strengthen food systems
CIMMYT promoted ways to lessen climate shocks, especially for smallholder farmers who inordinately suffer the effects of climate change, including
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Bill Gates Invests in Innovative Companies to Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fats and Oils
16 February 2024, US: In a recent blog post on Gates Notes, philanthropist and tech mogul Bill Gates highlighted the urgent need
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ICRISAT Hosts Technology Commercialization Training for African Nations with Support from the Government of India
12 February 2024, Hyderabad: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) yesterday concluded a highly impactful two-week training
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ICRISAT Hosts Successful Scientists’ Field Day
Driving Innovation and Collaboration for Sustainable Agriculture 10 February 2024, New Delhi: Chickpea experts from around the globe converged at ICRISAT’s headquarters in
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STEM the gap: Scientists reflect on women’s increasing participation and visibility in STEM careers
At CIMMYT, women leaders and scientists work on the pressing issues of our times. They contribute as managers, economists, and
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