News articles tagged with 'agricultural'
Maize research reduces poverty in west and central Africa
— 29 Oct 2009 09:13 | EnvironmentAn analysis of three and half decades of maize research in African farming communities finds big benefits. A multi-country study, in Agricultural Economics, reports the significant... — full story
Pesticides exposure linked to suicidal thoughts
— 26 Oct 2009 17:02 | HealthA new study in China has found that people with higher levels of pesticide exposure are more likely to have suicidal thoughts. The study was carried out by Dr Robert Stewart from the... — full story
Scientists of the UGR obtain a bioinsecticide to control the Mediterranean fruit fly
— 26 Oct 2009 15:37 | BiologyThe Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, is a world plague which represents one of the most serious problems for agriculture. However, the control methods currently present... — full story
In search of wildlife-friendly biofuels
— 2 Oct 2009 13:38 | EnvironmentWhen society jumps on a bandwagon, even for a good cause, there may be unintended consequences. The unintended consequence of crop-based biofuels may be the loss of wildlife habitat,... — full story
Proposal to reintroduce Iberian lynx on abandoned agricultural land
— 18 Sep 2009 12:09 | EnvironmentSpanish scientists have developed a model to identify the agricultural areas with the greatest potential for restoring the habitat of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), which is at risk... — full story
Climate change could deepen poverty in developing countries
— 20 Aug 2009 11:57 | EnvironmentUrban workers could suffer most from climate change as the cost of food drives them into poverty, according to a new study that quantifies the effects of climate on the world's poor... — full story
'Killer spices' provide eco-friendly pesticides for organic fruits and veggies
— 17 Aug 2009 12:17 | ChemistryMention rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint and most people think of a delicious meal. Think bigger... acres bigger. These well-known spices are now becoming organic agriculture's key... — full story
Alternative agricultural practices combine productivity and soil health
— 25 Jul 2009 01:38 | EnvironmentThe progressive degradation of useful soils for agriculture and farm animal husbandry is a growing environmental and social problem, given that it endangers the food safety of an increasing... — full story
Forming an Amazon rainforest microbial observatory
— 15 Jul 2009 01:12 | EnvironmentThe Amazon rainforest may be the largest reservoir of soil microbes on Earth, yet researchers acknowledge that many of these organisms are almost unknown to science, according to University... — full story
Researchers achieve major breakthrough with water desalination system
— 14 Jul 2009 16:52 | EnvironmentConcern over access to clean water is no longer just an issue for the developing world, as California faces its worst drought in recorded history. According to state's Department of... — full story