Mungbean Genetics Found to Swing a Following Wheat Crop’s Yield by Up to 45%
18 September 2026, Queensland, Australia: Scientists at the University of Queensland have shown that the genetic makeup of a mungbean crop can
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Scaling Mechanized Direct Seeded Rice for Climate-Smart Agriculture in Cambodia
17 September 2026, Cambodia: Rice production in Cambodia faces serious challenges due to acute machinery shortages, high equipment import costs, and limited
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Where food, nature and livelihoods meet: CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes at Tropentag 2026
17 September 2026, Germany: From 15 September, when the pre-conference programme begins, through 18 September, CGIAR scientists and partners will join researchers,
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Global Study Maps Path for “Green and Efficient” Maize to Lift Yields While Cutting Nitrogen Pollution
16 September 2026, Beijing, China: A large international research team led by the University of Science and Technology Beijing has produced the
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Bats and Nearby Wild Habitat Cut Insect Damage in Macadamia Orchards, South African Field Study Finds
16 September 2026, Limpopo, South Africa: Field research across ten commercial macadamia plantations in South Africa has produced some of the clearest
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CSIRO Unveils Dual-Purpose Wheat Bred to Survive Frost and Heat Shocks
15 September 2026, Australia: Australia’s national science agency has released a new wheat variety a decade in the making that gives growers
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Deep Straw Burial Cuts Maize Ear Rot and Toxin Contamination, Chinese Study Finds
15 September 2026, Jilin Province, China: Burying maize crop residue deeper in the soil after harvest can sharply reduce ear rot disease
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US Researcher Wins Federal Grant to Pair Drones With Ground Robots for Precision Farming
15 September 2026, Nevada, US: A University of Nevada, Reno engineer has secured a five-year federal grant to build a robotic system
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Exploring How AI Can Bring Farmer Voices Closer To Breeding
14 September 2026, Kenya: On Wednesday 19th August 2026, we welcomed a delegation of Chinese science communicators and digital influencers to Kenya
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From Mongolia: Advancing Resilient Agriculture at COP17
14 September 2026, Mongolia: Our colleagues joined global partners in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for UNCCD COP17, contributing to conversations on resilient agriculture, soil
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