As farmers try to save remaining crops, they can turn to unsustainable and environmentally harmful practices, like pesticide ...

Artificial methods of growing lettuce produce twice the amount of the crop as traditional field-based methods, according to a new study. The meta-analysis also found that it was quicker to grow ...

Regenerative agriculture methods, such as cover crops, are one way farmers try to improve the health of their overworked soil ...

The farming landscape constantly evolves, presenting new challenges each year. Weather has a major impact on farming practices, particularly erratic weather conditions and the resulting crop stress.

Almuhibbah Foundation has trained about 50 women farmers in Bauchi State on ginger cultivation as part of its initiative ...

Farmers continue to weigh input costs against income potential for this season – looking to achieve more of the latter by reducing their use of the former. It is a tough balance to strike this year, ...

The post 'green revolution' era of the 20th century with the numerous success stories in various parts of the world has fostered a new 'gene revolution' i.e. a more science based agronomy approach in ...

Pulses such as chickpeas, mung beans and lentils are staples of Pakistani cuisine. While many countries are reliant on imports, Pakistan has achieved self-sufficiency in mung bean production thanks to ...

Kanpur: The first and second irrigations are very important in the wheat crop, stated RK Yadav, Director Research at Chandra ...

Plan your cover crop termination strategy now. Consider species mix, weather conditions and nutrient management for best ...