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Will a new form of crop circles soon be seen on #farm fields?

A group of #robotics researchers reckon sowing in spirals could help automated machines do a better job.

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#farming #robots #agritech
Spiral-shaped crop fields could make farm robots more efficient - Farming Future Food
Scientists say farms of the future could swap straight rows for spiral-shaped fields to help robots work faster and use less energy.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Insect farming can produce a range of useful products from #protein to #biofuels, but Ben Brown, COO of @insectbiotech.bsky.social says the sector needs to be far savvier about what they're feeding their bugs on.

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Insect farming needs to use true waste to be sustainable, says industry leader - Farming Future Food
InsectBiotech’s Ben Brown says insect farms must use true organic waste and low-energy setups to succeed.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Promising trials in #Singapore suggest that farmers could treat infections in dairy cows without antibiotics or harsh chemicals.
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New antimicrobial compounds prevent mastitis infections without antibiotics - Farming Future Food
Scientists have developed antimicrobial compounds that prevent udder infections in dairy cows without antibiotics, killing drug-resistant bacteria safely and sustainably in early farm trials.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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The last few years haven't been too kind to the insect #protein industry.

Speaking at a @royentsoc.bsky.social event, analyst Corentin Biteau said leaders have been overstating #sustainability and profitability all along, with a radical refocus needed

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Analyst warns insect farming may be overstating its sustainability and profitability - Farming Future Food
Research finds insect farming’s impact depends on context, feed sources and regulation.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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What makes a pizza pop may help poultry beat Salmonella. 🍕🐔🌿

USDA research has showcased the benefits of #oregano oil in birds' diets

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Oregano additive shows promise in reducing Salmonella in broilers - Farming Future Food
Researchers have found that adding oregano oil to broiler diets can cut Salmonella levels in young birds, pointing to a natural alternative to antibiotics.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Verticillium wilt plagues olive growers in #Spain, but fighting fungus with fungus could be a promising option to reduce the effects of disease-causing strains. 🫒🇪🇸

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#farming #sustainability #scicomm
Scientists demonstrate biological defence against major olive tree disease - Farming Future Food
Spanish study finds inoculation with fungus strains slows disease progression and boosts olive tree survival.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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New @monashuniversity.bsky.social research suggests you can probably put Aussies down as agriculture #automation and #AI sceptics.

How can those leading the technologicial charge bring people along with them?

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Public doubts persist over automation in Australian agriculture - Farming Future Food
Australians question automation in farming, with doubts over ethics, ecology, and corporate control.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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A friendly fungus pumps out chemicals that can stop a major crop pathogen in its tracks.

The @rothamsted.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk findings could be the first step towards a new generation of #sustainable fungicides.

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#agritech #farming #food
Soil fungus could replace chemical sprays in fight against crop diseases - Farming Future Food
A common soil fungus, Trichoderma hamatum, produces natural vapours that suppress major crop diseases, offering farmers a greener alternative to fungicides.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Oilseed rape is a crop under pressure,but Swiss scientists have found that growing it along with a bean can effectively take on its complex of pest beetles🪲🌱🪲

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Intercropping with faba beans and decoys reduces pest pressure in oilseed rape - Farming Future Food
Swiss scientists show intercropping oilseed rape with faba beans or decoys reduces damaging insect pests.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Farmers can now make breeding decisions to cut methane #emissions from #sheep flocks using a single sample.

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#farming #climate #sustainability #sheepsky
Rumen microbiome offers new route to breed low-methane sheep without cutting productivity - Farming Future Food
Sheep farmers can now breed lower-emission animals using rumen microbiome data — a heritable, scalable tool that supports climate goals without compromising flock performance.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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A robotic rover designed by researchers in #Bangladesh offers the possibility of simultaneous crop harvesting and #AI soil analysis.

Can it crack the mainstream?

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AI rover brings autonomous harvesting and soil testing to precision agriculture - Farming Future Food
A prototype rover developed in Bangladesh combines autonomous vegetable harvesting with real-time soil nutrient analysis – potentially helping farmers tackle labour shortages, cut input costs and opti...
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September 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Getting agricultural soil metrics right can be tricky. Can the latest tech help?

Researchers from @embrapa.bsky.social say that their approach using #AI and #lasers could be a boost for #carbon credit schemes.

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#sustainability #farming
Machine learning and laser tech could transform soil carbon stock measurement - Farming Future Food
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy with AI could provide fast, low-cost soil carbon measurements for large-scale use.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Cannabis and hemp have rapidly moved from fringe crops to mainstream agri-tech interest.

Find out where they're making an impact:

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#farming #research #cannabis #scicomm
6 ways cannabis is disrupting agriculture — from livestock feed to pest control - Farming Future Food
From boosting meat quality to reducing environmental impact, hemp by-products are showing promise in livestock feed and pest control. Here’s what the latest research says.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Latin American farmers are now the world leaders in biological control use. Cost, practicality and #pesticide resistance has driven a huge shift in the last decade.

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#LatAm #Brazil #sustainability #biocontol
Biocontrol booms in Latin America as farmers seek cheaper, effective pest solutions - Farming Future Food
Latin America now uses biological pest control more than any region, driven by practicality over sustainability.
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August 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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How can UK agri-tech improve its fortunes? Ending regional divides and better connections with farmers for starters, says @innovateuk.bsky.social supported report.

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#farming #tech #agritech
UK agri-tech held back by funding gaps, fragmentation and farmer disconnect - Farming Future Food
Report reveals that UK agri-tech innovation is held back by regional funding disparities, poor commercialisation support, and weak ties with farmers.
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August 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Citrus pest problems? Why not try a cow pee and neem oil blend?

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#sustainablefarming #pesticides #research
Cow urine and neem oil trial cuts citrus pests by 50% in India - Farming Future Food
A field trial in India found that a mixture of cow urine and neem oil reduced key citrus pests by nearly 50%, offering a cost-effective, organic alternative to chemical sprays for acid lime growers.
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August 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Mycotoxin-contaminated grain threatens world food supplies.

Scientists are making progress in biological solutions, but roadblocks remain.

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#agtech #farming #foodsecurity
Tackling mycotoxin contamination: Biotech solutions for safer food and feed - Farming Future Food
Biotech tools to fight mycotoxins in food and feed show promise, but barriers like cost, co-contamination and scalability hinder progress, researchers say.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Is artificial intelligence better suited to solving agriculture's big challenges than in other sectors? A study by @ufresearch.bsky.social reckons so.

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#AI #MachineLearning #Agritech #farming
AI set to disrupt agriculture more than any other sector - Farming Future Food
Experts say AI is not only essential to meet global food demand by 2050, but uniquely suited to tackle farming’s most pressing challenges.
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June 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A neurotoxin found in venom from one of the world’s most venomous #scorpions has potential as a powerful, environmentally friendly bioinsecticide.

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#farmsky #bugsky #research
Scorpion venom protein shows promise as a new bioinsecticide for resistant crop pests - Farming Future Food
Neurotoxin from one of the world's most venomous scorpions may be a powerful, sustainable bioinsecticide that works against resistant pests.
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June 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Persistent exposure to vibrations on farm machinery can cause health problems for farmers.

Will an Italian invention help them out?

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#agsky #farmsky #tractors #agtech
Picking up bad vibrations: Smart seat system can help farmers avoid health risks on tractors - Farming Future Food
Many advances in digital agriculture focus on improving farm productivity — but there’s scope to use them to help improve farmers’ health and wellbeing, too. Researchers from Italy sought to do just t...
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May 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Feeding the residues from growing #cannabis to broiler chickens makes their meat taste better, according to Thai scientists.

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#poultry #hemp #farming
Cannabis waste boosts chicken meat quality without impacting growth - Farming Future Food
Incorporating Cannabis sativa residues into broiler diets can enhance meat quality and flavour without affecting bird performance. Researchers in Thailand tested the impact of leftover hemp materials,...
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May 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Could an additive used in jam block aphids' 'sweet tooth' and save crops?

A group of researchers reckon so - but there are some side-effects to smooth out.

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#scicomm #scisky #sustainability #farming
Numbing aphids’ sweet sensations shows potential to turn them off valuable crops - Farming Future Food
Sustainable aphid control is one of the major priorities for pest scientists — and researchers from China may have found a novel solution in the form of a widely-used food additive.
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May 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Robots are on the rise in Africa, says David Vernon from @cmu.edu - and they'll play a key role in farm practices such as automated #harvesting and crop #monitoring.

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Africa starting to feel the benefit of farm robot roll-out - Farming Future Food
Robots have a bright future in African agriculture, according to an expert on the sector.
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May 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Ladybirds are impressive natural pest controllers, but scientists reckon they could also carry fungus 'backpacks' for even greater effect against crop-feeding aphids.

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#pestmanagement #IPM #crops #bugsky
Ladybirds can deliver killer fungus packages to enhance pest control - Farming Future Food
There are few bigger enemies for an aphid than ladybirds — but the threat from the predatory beetles could be about to get even greater.
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April 30, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Current calculations may be failing to account for 25% of soil organic #carbon, according to Chinese researchers.

Their revised approach could have a major impact on carbon credit schemes.

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#climate #soil #farming
Measurement methods may be overlooking farm topsoil carbon benefits - Farming Future Food
The impact on soil carbon sequestration of best practices in land management such conservation tillage and incorporating straw into soil may be significantly underestimated under current measurement a...
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April 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM