All farming articles
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PodcastTannic acid
Tannic acid in green acorns can kill wild animals and livestock, but you can prevent poisoning with pannage pigs
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News
Anhydrous ammonia leak in the US hospitalises 38
Two people remain in hospital in a serious condition after the material leaked from an agricultural transport outside of Chicago
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Research
Catalytic fix for nitrogen fixation
Single-atom ruthenium catalyst doubles efficiency of electrochemical reduction of nitrogen to ammonia
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Research
Fatty acid residues reveal impact of climate change on ancient farming community
Lipid biomarkers help track an extended period of drought that brought societal changes to a Neolithic settlement
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Research
Fertiliser research sees urea enter the co-crystal palace
New formulations get a handle on urea’s problematic properties
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Feature
The plant microbiome
The key to healthy plants is healthy microbiomes. Anthony King meets the crop scientists hoping to boost yields by managing microorganisms
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Research
Mild method turns common mineral into fertiliser
Process could cut transportation costs and save farmers money
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News
UK crops at risk if EU pesticide ban expanded
Agricultural research institute calls for unbiased research on pesticides linked to bee decline
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Research
Salty soil set to hamper Bangladesh crop production
Scientists model impact of climate change on agriculture
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Research
Google Glass to monitor plant health
Researchers measure plant chlorophyll using leaf images
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Feature
Farming tomorrow
Technology is helping farmers better control the use of fertilisers and pesticides, as Elisabeth Jeffries reports
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