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- May 13, 2022
Lunar first: Scientists grow plants in soil from the Moon


- Apr 28, 2022
Breakthrough in photosynthesis helps adapt plants to rapid climate change


- Mar 4, 2022
51-story 'Farmscraper' is part office skyscraper part hydroponic farm


- Dec 21, 2021
Two eyes better than one: An innovative strategy for precision agriculture


- Dec 14, 2021
Low-cost AI soil sensors could help farmers curb fertiliser use

- Dec 14, 2021
Want to limit carbon and curb wildfire? Create a market for small trees


- Oct 18, 2021
51 story "Farmscraper" combines office skyscraper with hydroponic farm


- Oct 3, 2021
Meet Pyrolysis -- the eco-friendly way to capture and store CO2

- Sep 19, 2021
A newly discovered bacteria offers new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops

- Sep 18, 2021
Using bacteria to build eco-friendly construction materials


- Sep 7, 2021
Nitrogen-efficient wheat can provide more food with fewer greenhouse gas emissions

- Sep 7, 2021
New food freezing concept improves quality, increases safety and cuts energy use


- Sep 6, 2021
Getting to the core of a more nutritious apple


- Sep 6, 2021
Recycled cow manure fertilizing a green agricultural trend


- Aug 27, 2021
Advances in artificial rainfall hold big promise for water-scarce regions

- Aug 24, 2021
Nutrient-rich human waste poised to sustain agriculture, improve economies

- Aug 1, 2021
Millet based diet can lower risk of type 2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels


- Jul 31, 2021
Powering the local economy, Gaza women create cosmetics from local herbs


- Jul 15, 2021
Experts tackle modern slavery in Greek strawberry fields using satellite technology