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OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

How CRISPR patent issues block Indian farmers from accessing biotech benefits

Gene editing in agriculture faces challenges from patent restrictions, limiting scientists' ability to commercialize enhanced crop varieties.
Patents on gene editing tools like CRISPR impact agricultural advancements in Asia and Africa. Researchers can innovate but struggle to bring products to market.
#sustainable-agriculture
Online Community Development
fromtime.com
2 months ago

As Warming Climate Hammers Coffee Crops, This Rare Bean May Someday Be Your Brew

Excelsa coffee, a climate-resistant species, may help South Sudanese farmers combat poverty and adapt to the global coffee crisis due to climate change.
NYC food
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Urban farming in city spaces can be productive despite challenges; innovative methods like vertical farming enhance yield and profit.
Online Community Development
fromtime.com
2 months ago

As Warming Climate Hammers Coffee Crops, This Rare Bean May Someday Be Your Brew

Excelsa coffee, a climate-resistant species, may help South Sudanese farmers combat poverty and adapt to the global coffee crisis due to climate change.
NYC food
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Urban farming in city spaces can be productive despite challenges; innovative methods like vertical farming enhance yield and profit.
more#sustainable-agriculture
fromNature
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mutant maize with a 'smart canopy' evades the shade at high planting density

A newly identified mutant gene enhances maize yields by improving plant architecture for high-density planting.
fromCornell Chronicle
7 months ago
Higher education

Temple Grandin to speak at CROPPS seminar | Cornell Chronicle

Neurodivergent perspectives enhance innovation in science and agriculture.
#climate-change
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Making German Chocolate Without Using Cocoa

The chocolate industry is facing challenges due to climate change affecting cocoa production.
Innovative alternatives to traditional cocoa-based chocolate are being developed to combat climate vulnerabilities.
fromFuturism
9 months ago
OMG science

All-American Startup Making "Butter" From Carbon in our Atmosphere

A US-based startup, Savor, has developed a butter-like product made from CO2 using a petrochemical process, potentially revolutionizing agriculture.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Making German Chocolate Without Using Cocoa

The chocolate industry is facing challenges due to climate change affecting cocoa production.
Innovative alternatives to traditional cocoa-based chocolate are being developed to combat climate vulnerabilities.
fromFuturism
9 months ago
OMG science

All-American Startup Making "Butter" From Carbon in our Atmosphere

A US-based startup, Savor, has developed a butter-like product made from CO2 using a petrochemical process, potentially revolutionizing agriculture.
more#climate-change
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