Microplastics: Are they poisoning crops and jeopardizing food production?
Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and ...
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AI food scanner turns phone photos into nutritional analysis
The researchers used a powerful image-recognition technology called YOLOv8 with ONNX Runtime (a tool that helps AI programs run more efficiently) to build a food-identification program that runs on a ...
People Are Updating This WWII-Era Practice To Try And Save Money On Groceries Under Trump
During World War II, Americans planted "victory gardens" where they grew food in backyard gardens, rooftop plots, public ...
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8 Agritech innovations improving food security in Nigeria
Solar panels and wind turbines are increasingly used to power farm operations, reducing reliance on inconsistent grid power.
NASA’s New Satellite Could Change the Way We Farm Forever
The NISAR satellite is set to revolutionize global agriculture by providing high-resolution, frequently updated radar data on ...
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Eight easiest food crops to grow in your home
Many Nigerians are searching for ways to grow food in the comfort of their own homes due to the country’s escalating food prices.In addition to lowering shopping costs, home gardening offers a ...
Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth
A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...
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Trump’s fertilizer tariffs could disrupt US crop production, from tomatoes to corn
On Tuesday, March 4, President Donald Trump levied a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, as well ...
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Microplastics Are Making Photosynthesis Harder for Plants—and That Could Slash Crop Yields, Study Suggests
On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the ...
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Which crop is known as the Golden Grain of India?
Rice is a staple crop in India, cherished in daily meals and ... and Arwa rice of the north to relish either in the confort food - ‘Daal-Chawal’ or Biryani to the healthy Sona Masoori of ...