MIT researchers use machine learning to optimize agricultural growing conditions
Researchers at MIT used artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to determine the best growing conditions to maximize taste the taste of basil.
The study,...
Organically farmed food worse for climate than conventionally farmed food
Organically farmed food is worse for our planet's climate than conventionally farmed food, says a team of researchers. The main reason is that organic...
High-yield farming uses less land and costs the environment less than thought
High-yield farming uses less land than agriculture that appears to be eco-friendly. It may have lower environmental costs per unit of land than eco-friendly...
Agricultural drones market growing
The market for agricultural drones is growing, with applications ranging from fertilizer and pesticide spraying to detailed aerial mapping of farms and monitoring of...
Agricultural productivity to reduce global malnutrition
For global malnutrition to decline two things must happen: 1. Incomes in developing nations must grow. 2. Agricultural productivity must continue to improve. If...
Governments increasing agricultural support, says OECD study
There is increasing government agricultural support in major farming nations. Government support rose in 2012 following a downward trend and historic lows in 2011.
The...