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Solar panels did more than generate power in a French nectarine orchard: positioned horizontally during frost, they kept buds up to 1.9°C warmer and cut damage to below 10%French researchers found solar panels can protect nectarine flowers from frost. Agrivoltaic systems kept flower buds significantly warmer d...- Mushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian researchers send lion’s mane, turkey’s tail and cordyceps to the ISS, then watch what happens when they returnMushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian scientists sent fungal mycelium to the International Space Station as...
- Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming futureBhutanese farmers are cultivating hazelnuts, a high-value crop, on their lands. This initiative aims to improve subsistence farming and add...
- The dusty blue coating on blueberries is not dirt; USDA researchers say the wax helps defend against disease and prevents the fruit from drying out after harvestThe dusty coating on blueberries is a natural protective wax. This bloom shields the fruit from disease and prevents drying out. Researcher...
- Retired Kerala headmistress turns 3,500 sq ft home into Dragon fruit farm, earns whopping Rs 4 Lakh monthlyAfter retiring as a headmistress, Remabhai S discovered a newfound passion for cultivating dragon fruit within her property. By repurposing...
- Adani Group expands footprint in opposition-ruled states with projects worth Rs 5 lakh croreAdani Group is investing significantly in infrastructure projects across various Indian states. The conglomerate is pursuing projects in ro...
- Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report lossesHimachal Pradesh apple growers face a difficult season with reduced production. Erratic weather severely impacted fruit setting, leading to...
- In 2000, Australian scientists tricked grapevines into conserving water by drying half their roots. 26 years later, PRD remains a technique that can maintain yields while cutting irrigation by 50%Australian scientists developed Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD), an irrigation approach designed to reduce water use while maintaining commer...
- Best coffee will be harder to get as downpours hit Brazil’s treesPremium arabica coffee has a particularly aromatic and mild taste that requires the right conditions.
- Texas used towering wind turbines as accidental frost fans based on a 2019 NASA observation; the result warmed ground temperatures 4–7°F on winter nightsWind turbines can mix warmer air downward during winter nights. This effect is similar to frost fans used in orchards. Satellite observatio...
- In 2022, moving solar panels shielded French apple trees from extreme sun, cutting sunburned fruit from 13% to 2%A study by French scientists indicates that the use of solar panels can drastically lessen sunburn injuries on apples, reducing the damage ...
- In 2025, researchers in Italy’s Puglia region grew grapevines beneath solar panels; the shaded vines produced 277% more grapes than those in full sunGrapevines under solar panels in Italy showed significantly increased productivity. This shade moderated soil temperature and retained mois...
- In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the state’s dominant varietyTexas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, of...
- As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farmingExtreme weather is pushing farmers toward climate-resilient practices for better yields. Regenerative farming methods improve soil health a...
- Instamart expands Northeast sourcing, brings Meghalaya pineapples to BengaluruInstamart is expanding its fresh produce sourcing network across Northeast India. Meghalaya's pineapples are now available to customers in ...
- Meet Katie Stagliano: This 9-year-old South Carolina girl grew a 40-pound cabbage for a school project and inspired 100-plus youth-run gardensKatie Stagliano was nine years old when she grew a 40-pound cabbage for a school project in Summerville, South Carolina. Instead of discard...
- Bengaluru entrepreneur decides to grow his own avocados after struggling to find good-quality fruit in the city. But the tree ends up teaching him a powerful lesson on patience: ‘If you keep investing…’A Bengaluru entrepreneur cultivated Hass avocados after facing disappointment with local produce. He imported saplings from California, whi...
- In Detroit, residents began turning vacant lots into urban farms, and today the city says it has more than 2,200 gardens and farmsDetroit's urban farming movement began with residents planting on vacant lots. This grassroots effort gained momentum after the 2008 financ...
- Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river tradeEuropean drought weakens Dutch dikes, requiring constant monitoring by volunteers. Cargo ships face reduced loads on shallow Rhine and Danu...
- Apple traders, politicians in Kashmir urge authorities to prioritize fruit transportation on NH-44Fruit farmers and traders are requesting priority for trucks carrying perishable apples and plums. Landslides and Amarnath Yatra traffic ha...
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