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Gout treatment halts spread of citrus greening disease, Florida scientists say
A chemical used to treat gout in humans has been found to halt the spread of the fatal citrus greening disease that is devastating Florida's $9 billion citrus industry, according to scientists.
A chemical used to treat gout in humans has been found to halt the spread of the fatal citrus greening disease that is devastating Florida's $9 billion citrus industry, according to scientists.
Agriculture
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Inside the Looming Food Crisis
Scientists, policymakers focus on improving the food supply against daunting odds.
Scientists, policymakers focus on improving the food supply against daunting odds.
Agriculture
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2014, 8:50am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2014, 8:50am
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Scientists Envision Growing Meat Without Killing the Animal
Don't kill the pig, say Dutch researchers—just grow its cells in the village meat factory.
Don't kill the pig, say Dutch researchers—just grow its cells in the village meat factory.
Agriculture
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, May 22, 2014, 8:02am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, May 22, 2014, 8:02am
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U.S. grain group funds studies on possible feed link to pig virus
The largest U.S. grain industry group said on Monday it will fund studies examining whether animal feed may be spreading a virus that has killed millions of baby pigs.
The largest U.S. grain industry group said on Monday it will fund studies examining whether animal feed may be spreading a virus that has killed millions of baby pigs.
Agriculture
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 8:06am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 8:06am
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Seed saviour: I'm preserving our edible heirlooms
Diane Ott Whealy started her seed bank to save her grandparents' prized seeds, but more than 13,000 varieties later it has taken on a life of its own
Diane Ott Whealy started her seed bank to save her grandparents' prized seeds, but more than 13,000 varieties later it has taken on a life of its own
Agriculture
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 8:06am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 8:06am
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Forget Testosterone, theres another T we need to tackle to make sports fair
The International Olympic Committee has introduced a rule which might exclude women with naturally high testosterone levels: statistical evidence suggests that this may not make sport fairer and dealing with another T might be more effective
The International Olympic Committee has introduced a rule which might exclude women with naturally high testosterone levels: statistical evidence suggests that this may not make sport fairer and dealing with another T might be more effective
Agriculture
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 7:39am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 7:39am
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Juiced: How to Make Mass-Produced Wine Taste Great
James Day Winemaking may conjure images of sun-dappled vineyards and grand châteaus. But a typical bottle of Napa Cabernet owes more to lab-coat-wearing chemists than to barefoot grape stompers. Like most foodstuffs, wine has been thoroughly industrialized.
James Day Winemaking may conjure images of sun-dappled vineyards and grand châteaus. But a typical bottle of Napa Cabernet owes more to lab-coat-wearing chemists than to barefoot grape stompers. Like most foodstuffs, wine has been thoroughly industrialized.
Agriculture
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
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Use Science and Tech to Build the Ultimate Automated Garden
Let people who love sore backs and dirty fingernails painstakingly tend their gardenias. Today’s backyard should be a maximized, automated, hyperefficient system of caloric production. With a little science—and some engineering prowess—you can keep your plot tidy, pest-free, and healthy while barely lifting a finger. So kick back with a gin-spiked kombucha and let your self-maintaining yard crank out the zero-mile arugula.
Let people who love sore backs and dirty fingernails painstakingly tend their gardenias. Today’s backyard should be a maximized, automated, hyperefficient system of caloric production. With a little science—and some engineering prowess—you can keep your plot tidy, pest-free, and healthy while barely lifting a finger. So kick back with a gin-spiked kombucha and let your self-maintaining yard crank out the zero-mile arugula.
Agriculture
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
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Plant Breeders Release First 'Open Source Seeds'
Scientists and food activists are launching a campaign to promote seeds that can be freely shared, rather than protected through patents and licenses. They call it the Open Source Seed Initiative.
Scientists and food activists are launching a campaign to promote seeds that can be freely shared, rather than protected through patents and licenses. They call it the Open Source Seed Initiative.
Agriculture
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 17, 2014, 7:31am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 17, 2014, 7:31am
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Wal-Mart Could Make Organic Food Cheap—and Eventually, Plentiful
The retail giant says it will sell some organic products at 25% below what its competitors cost. That's good for the organic market
The retail giant says it will sell some organic products at 25% below what its competitors cost. That's good for the organic market
Agriculture
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Apr 11, 2014, 8:22am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Apr 11, 2014, 8:22am
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Food quality at risk from climate change, study says
Researchers explain how climate change could drastically affect crops and make food less nutritious
Researchers explain how climate change could drastically affect crops and make food less nutritious
Agriculture
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2014, 7:45am
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The Innovators Project: Sir Mortimer Wheeler
We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
We asked archaeologist Christopher Thornton, Program Officer, Committee for Research and Exploration, National Geographic Society, to single out leading innovators in the field of archaeology, past and present.
Agriculture
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Young Farmer Saves Water in Innovative Ways
Zach Hauser leaves his mark on the picturesque Verde Valley in Arizona by saving water on his farm.
Zach Hauser leaves his mark on the picturesque Verde Valley in Arizona by saving water on his farm.
Agriculture
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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Relaxing of rules urged for genetically modified crops
A new report argues that genetically modified crops have been used safely for 30 years, so Europe's strict regulations should be loosened
A new report argues that genetically modified crops have been used safely for 30 years, so Europe's strict regulations should be loosened
Agriculture
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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'Fewer crops' now feeding the world
Fewer crop species are feeding the world than 50 years ago, raising concerns about the resilience and nutritional value of the global food system, a study says.
Fewer crop species are feeding the world than 50 years ago, raising concerns about the resilience and nutritional value of the global food system, a study says.
Agriculture
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014, 10:03am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014, 10:03am
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Even In A Desert, Drought Spells Trouble For Ranchers
Northern Nevada is feeling the wide-ranging effects of the drought. With grazing land diminishing and feed prices soaring, the cattle industry is reeling.
Northern Nevada is feeling the wide-ranging effects of the drought. With grazing land diminishing and feed prices soaring, the cattle industry is reeling.
Why Farmers Can Prevent Global Warming Just As Well As Vegetarians
A study argues that if we want to cut emissions from meat production, we should help farmers produce more meat with less land. Farmers also need incentives not to cut down forests to graze animals.
A study argues that if we want to cut emissions from meat production, we should help farmers produce more meat with less land. Farmers also need incentives not to cut down forests to graze animals.
Agriculture
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014, 8:32am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014, 8:32am
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GM crops: European scientists descend on Africa to promote biotech
Delegation to meet Ghanaian, Ethiopian, Kenyan and Nigerian farm ministers as well as officials from the African Union
Delegation to meet Ghanaian, Ethiopian, Kenyan and Nigerian farm ministers as well as officials from the African Union
Agriculture
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Feb 24, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Feb 24, 2014, 7:59am
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New app helps fight parking tickets
Few things enrage normally calm people like finding a parking ticket tucked under the windshield wiper of their car.
Few things enrage normally calm people like finding a parking ticket tucked under the windshield wiper of their car.
Disease-defying spuds exiled from Europe - again
A new strain of potatoes has been genetically modified to resist blight, but widespread opposition to such crops mean it is unlikely to help European farmers
A new strain of potatoes has been genetically modified to resist blight, but widespread opposition to such crops mean it is unlikely to help European farmers
Agriculture
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014, 7:33am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014, 7:33am
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Farmers are growing more biotech crops than ever, report reveals
Campaigns against GM food continue, but a new survey shows 18 million farmers in 27 countries planted biocrops in 2013
Campaigns against GM food continue, but a new survey shows 18 million farmers in 27 countries planted biocrops in 2013
Agriculture
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, 9:15am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, 9:15am
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California Is So Dry, Some Diners Won't Get Water Unless They Ask
Across the state, towns and cities now see waste in the the full water glasses left on diners' tables. Santa Cruz is one of the first California towns to bar restaurants from serving drinking water unless diners request it.
Across the state, towns and cities now see waste in the the full water glasses left on diners' tables. Santa Cruz is one of the first California towns to bar restaurants from serving drinking water unless diners request it.
Agriculture
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 06, 2014, 8:29am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 06, 2014, 8:29am
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Extraordinary stem cell method tested in human tissue
First mouse cells were turned into "totipotent" stem cells, and now early work suggests the same might have been achieved with human cells
First mouse cells were turned into "totipotent" stem cells, and now early work suggests the same might have been achieved with human cells
Agriculture
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 06, 2014, 8:29am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 06, 2014, 8:29am
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Vertical farming explained: how cities could be food producers of the future
Growing food in population centres would increase yields, cut transport costs and overcome limited land area
Growing food in population centres would increase yields, cut transport costs and overcome limited land area
Agriculture
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 06, 2014, 8:29am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 06, 2014, 8:29am
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Is global food security jeopardised by an old age timebomb?
Access to technology or finance could improve and infrastructure developed, but none of these efforts will ensure food security if we do not entice more young people to enter into farming
Access to technology or finance could improve and infrastructure developed, but none of these efforts will ensure food security if we do not entice more young people to enter into farming
Agriculture
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 05, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 05, 2014, 8:17am
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How American Food Companies Go GMO-Free In A GMO World
Many American food companies, responding to consumer demands, are looking for grain that's not genetically modified. It turns out that non-GMO corn and soybeans aren't hard to find. Years ago, grain traders set up a supply chain to deliver non-GMO grain from U.S. farmers to customers in Japan.
Many American food companies, responding to consumer demands, are looking for grain that's not genetically modified. It turns out that non-GMO corn and soybeans aren't hard to find. Years ago, grain traders set up a supply chain to deliver non-GMO grain from U.S. farmers to customers in Japan.
Pesticides halve bees' pollen gathering ability, research shows
Scientists call for a permanent EU ban as neonicotinoid toxins are found to harm bees and deprive their young of food
Scientists call for a permanent EU ban as neonicotinoid toxins are found to harm bees and deprive their young of food
Agriculture
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014, 9:23am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014, 9:23am
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Soil, Weedkillers And GMOs: When Numbers Don't Tell The Whole Story
Numbers don't lie, but they can sometimes tell a misleading story. Three times in the past week, we came across farm statistics that painted a picture not quite backed up by facts on the ground.
Numbers don't lie, but they can sometimes tell a misleading story. Three times in the past week, we came across farm statistics that painted a picture not quite backed up by facts on the ground.
British scientists seek go-ahead for GM 'Omega-3' crop trial
British scientists have applied for permission to run an open-air field trial of a genetically modified (GM) crop they hope may one day become a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of healthy Omega-3 fats.
British scientists have applied for permission to run an open-air field trial of a genetically modified (GM) crop they hope may one day become a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of healthy Omega-3 fats.
Agriculture
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, 7:58am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, 7:58am
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Fruit and veg, fresh from the skyscraper
Vertical farming is starting to look efficient and green – but persuading shoppers of that may prove a challenge
Vertical farming is starting to look efficient and green – but persuading shoppers of that may prove a challenge
Agriculture
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 17, 2014, 11:49am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jan 17, 2014, 11:49am
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