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A Scientific Reports study found that combining naphthalene acetic acid and salicylic acid improved cucumber performance under salinity, supporting growth, fruit quality and antioxidant activity.

Nanoplastics are emerging agricultural contaminants. Two decades of engineered nanomaterials research offer methods and mechanistic insight, but nanoplastics’ polymer diversity, weathering, and additive loads require hybrid characterization and focused study of plant, soil, and microbial impacts.

Biologically synthesized silica nanoparticles using chia seed extract enhanced stability and surface area, and when used at 100 ppm for nano‑priming improved germination, biomass and multiple physiological and biochemical markers in Oryza sativa L. var. Sakha 108 seedlings.

Laboratory tests show a staple legume can germinate, grow, flower and produce viable seed in simulated moon soil when compost-like organic matter and beneficial fungal partners are added, but experiments used terrestrial simulants and Earth conditions.

A provisional liquidator has been appointed to Hughes Agriculture & Farming Ltd (Co Kilkenny) to realise €2.8m of carrots, parsnips and daffodil bulbs before the season ends amid insolvency and unpaid debts.

An improved faba bean reference (Hedin/2 v.2) and GWAS identified a single major variant that discriminates winter from spring types and explains most winter-hardiness variation.

In Madera County, tightening groundwater pumping rules are already driving orchard removals and layoffs; authorities expect deeper cuts in groundwater use by 2040.

Since 2015 Dr. Gurdev Chand has led hydroponics adoption in Jammu & Kashmir, enabling year‑round fodder and vegetable production, standard protocols for diverse crops, and a NABARD-backed Rs. 314.25 lakh blueberry project.

NIMET advises farmers to wait for soil moisture to reach 50% and for rains expected between April 15 and end of April before planting; government support and security concerns were discussed.

West African cocoa farmers are hit by recent cocoa price drop.

CSIR conducted a two-day national workshop titled “Farm Data to Decisions: Workshop on Smart Agro-Technologies for Soil and Crop Health” at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) of Kerala Agricultural University, Kumarakom, Kerala, on 5–6 March 2026.The event opera...

A cross-sectional study of 314 agricultural workers across seven major farming areas in Morocco found that most respondents could not name the pesticides they used. Among those with complete data (n = 300), 86.3% were unable to name the pesticides.Only 33.3% (n = 100) demonstr...

Female farmers feel overlooked and under-represented, with researchers noting patchy recognition of their contributions over decades. The piece states 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer and stresses the need to shift social narratives to view women as independe...

The government of Jammu and Kashmir is scaling up programs that enhance safety and opportunities for women in agriculture. Significant progress over the past five to six years highlights strides in gender equality and sector development.Officials note the rollout includes fina...

In India, reports indicate that residues of pesticides are found on widely consumed fruits, raising public health concerns as traces can enter the body with daily consumption. Long-term exposure is linked to potential issues including cancer, hormonal disruption, and developme...

Tropical fruit growers in Alanya district of Antalya will receive training on good agricultural practices and pesticide residue management as part of a new initiative to raise production standards and export potential for the region.Ali Hüddoğlu, head of the Alanya Tropical Fr...

Modern contract farming provides farmers with not just price certainty but also technical support and reliable market access. Transparent pricing and timely payments create predictable income conditions. Text about transparency.Today’s contract farming models go beyond simple...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged making the agriculture sector export-oriented in India. He stated that expanding agricultural exports should be a priority for sector development. The summary notes a focus on market diversification and strengthening export positions, but no...