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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability? Dr Nathaniel (Nate) Boyer is focused on the role nitrogen plays in agriculture. The long-term impact of this work will be to increase agricultural sustainability,” explains Nate. 2021-67034-35148 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? Feedback control — achieving desired behaviour by measuring what is happening and using this information to adjust the control inputs. On the other hand, climate change and competing uses for water outside agriculture impact the supply side.

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Celebrating Black History: Course Now Available

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cAndy: A For Agriculture: Explore the wonderful world of agriculture with STEM Icon George Carver, the peanut man, who innovated agriculture. Engaging with stories and accomplishments of STEM achievers sparks curiosity and a love for exploration in children. Step into their world for a puzzling experience!

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Social solutions for socio-economic issues

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The next step involves implementing schemes and programmes that can support people living in poverty and help them to achieve financial security. Dr Nathan Fiala, an agriculture and resource economist from the University of Connecticut, is leading a new programme in the region of New England, where his university is based.

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Celebrating Black History: Course Now Available

STEM for Kids

cAndy: A For Agriculture: Explore the wonderful world of agriculture with STEM Icon George Carver, the peanut man, who innovated agriculture. Engaging with stories and accomplishments of STEM achievers sparks curiosity and a love for exploration in children. Step into their world for a puzzling experience!

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Keep calm and carrot on: how can we breed better carrots?

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At the US Department of Agriculture Vegetable Crop Research Unit at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , USA, Dr Bill Rolling and Dr Jenyne Loarca are investigating what influences carrot germination and growth, helping plant breeders to cultivate more successful carrot varieties. Keep calm and carrot on: how can we breed better carrots?

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Engaging with the science behind food

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At North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in the US, Dr Salam A. In the Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Lab at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), Dr Salam A. Engaging with the science behind food Published: The preparation of food is biochemically complex. Dr Salam A.

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