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Tiny wasp’s shocking reproductive trick may transform global agriculture

Scientists have shed new light on the evolution of an important species of wasp – and believe that the findings…

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World

Insects are disappearing due to agriculture — and many other drivers, new research reveals

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there…

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Environment

California’s $59bn agriculture industry reels under Trump’s wavering tariffs | US news

California’s $59bn agricultural industry is bracing for disruption as Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to spike tensions and trigger economic turmoil…

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Health

Human urine, a valuable resource as fertilizer for sustainable urban agriculture, study concludes

The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits.…

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Environment

Pick for German agriculture minister withdraws after activists storm farm | Germany

The conservative pick for German agriculture minister has withdrawn his candidacy after animal rights activists stormed his farm, prompting cross-party…

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Environment

UK soil breakthrough could cut farm fertiliser use and advance sustainable agriculture | Farming

A biological mechanism that makes plant roots more attractive to soil microbes has been discovered by scientists in the UK.…

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Environment

Labour’s agriculture plans will increase chicken waste in rivers, say campaigners | Farming

Labour’s proposal to loosen planning regulations for farmers will deluge rivers with chicken faeces, environmental campaigners have warned. The environment…

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