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Are farm robots the future of agriculture?

In this interview, we spoke to agricultural economist Dr. Thomas Daum about farm robots and their potential within the field of agriculture.

From University of Hohenheim 28 Jul 2021

Widely used herbicide causes infertility in flowers

An herbicide extensively used in forestry, agriculture, and other applications can significantly impact the reproductive health of a common perennial plant.

17 Jun 2021

Microbes help convert plastic trash into vanilla flavor

Scientists have developed a novel solution to the growing problem of plastic pollution by using microbes to convert plastic waste into a vanilla flavor. According to a new study, the ubiquitous bacterium E. coli may be used as a sustainable technique to convert post-consumer plastic into vanillin.

11 Jun 2021

Combinations of two herbicides have less environmental impact when formulated in laboratories

A research group at the University of Córdoba evaluated the commercial mixture formulated in a laboratory and the tank-based mixture of two herbicides to determine which method is more effective in terms of weed control and environmental impact.

31 May 2021

Mosel vineyard shares the soil with aromatic plants due to climate change

The landscape of sloping vineyards on the banks of the River Mosel in Germany is a characteristic symbol of a region, which cannot be understood without its wine: the Mosel wine region.

8 Apr 2021

Volatile signal in plants activates defense and inhibits growth processes

An international research team has performed a new study that revealed that Arabidopsis thaliana plants create beta-cyclocitral when attacked by herbivores.

10 Mar 2021

Pesticide residues can negatively impact organic farms for decades

Although the use of pesticides in agriculture is increasing, some farms have transitioned to organic practices and avoid applying them.

4 Mar 2021

Link between forestry management and pesticides in aquatic species

A new study by researchers at Portland State University found mussels, clams, and oysters in watersheds along the Oregon Coast are exposed to pesticides used in managing forests.

3 Mar 2021

Researchers test effects of weedkiller on wildlife

Prolonged exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of the weedkiller Roundup causes significant harm to keystone species according to new research at the University of Birmingham.

16 Dec 2020

Study explores the genetic differences among alligatorweed populations

New research featured in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management (IPSM) shows that genetics matter when it comes to the effective control of alligatorweed, an invasive plant found in or near aquatic settings across the southern U.S. and California.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers analyze oxo-degradable and biodegradable plastics

The use of plastic mulch (plastic covering on crop lines) is a widespread technique used in agricultural regions in order to increase the profitability of the crops. According to the European Commission, 100,000 tonnes of plastic mulch was used per year in the European Union in 2016.

11 Dec 2020

Cover crop could be a promising part of integrated weed management for edamame

For vegetable growers, weeds can mean lost income from reduced yield and foreign plant matter contaminating the harvest. But for many crops, particularly vegetable legumes, weed management options are very limited.

14 Oct 2020

Studies provide insights on the role of cover crops in controlling horseweed

Horseweed is considered one of the most troublesome weeds in the United States and Canada - able to produce devastating losses in both corn and soybean yields when left uncontrolled. Populations of herbicide-resistant horseweed are now found in 18 countries, and many are resistant to multiple herbicide sites of action.

6 Oct 2020