The stratosphere seems to be full of aluminium particles and other metals that come from spacecraft burning up in the atmosphere, and those particles could mess up polar clouds

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"The seed industry in sub-Saharan Africa is informal in nature, with approximately 80% of farmers saving and replanting seeds from year to year. This gives them security of access. But improved varieties — including high-yielding and hybrid crops — will increase productivity and income. To get these seeds into the hands of farmers, a better marketing and distribution system is needed. Local small and medium-sized seed enterprises have a comparative advantage in reaching this underserved market due to their size and market reach."

Praised as the most beautiful countryside in China, the unique view of shaiqiu can only be found in Huangling village where baskets of colorful harvest bask in the sunshine.

The seminar, organized by IWMI, looked at how climate change threatens Pakistan's agriculture-dependent economy, requiring adaptive measures like flood protection, drought-resistant crops, and public awareness.

The post Seeds of Change: Navigating climate-induced challenges in farming and everyday life first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Ameba takes the unstructured data in a retailer’s supply chain systems, sprinkles in some generative AI, and makes the whole thing more efficient. 

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The pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone, but the food service industry has been hit particularly hard. More than 90,000 restaurants and bars have closed, leaving workers unemployed in an already precarious industry. And those who kept their jobs faced the stressful demands of customer-facing work in a pandemic. In response to the changed industry […]

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Istanbul has become a city to watch when it comes to casual gaming startups, boosted by the likes of Peak (acquired by Zynga for $1.8 billion) and Dream (valued at $1 billion in a funding round last year). Now, a new startup is announcing a major round of funding to make its own mark on […]

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In 2010, Bastian Gotter invested up to $200,000 into IROKOtv, an African video-on-demand company Jason Njoku, his friend and co-founder, launched in Lagos, Nigeria. For the next couple of years, Gotter, as CFO, was instrumental in turning IROKO — after raising over $30 million from VCs, including Tiger Global — into a household name in […]

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Two young Australian innovators are ready to take their ventures to the next level after sharing in $20,000 in seed funding from PwC during a live pitching event held by the Foundation for Young Australians.

Tozero, a Munich-based startup that recovers valuable raw materials from recycled lithium-ion batteries, is gearing up to scale. The startup just closed an oversubscribed €11 million seed round (around $11.7M) to step up production by building its first industrial deployment (A.K.A first-of-a-kind or FOAK) plant. Currently, Tozero’s pilot plant processes nine tonnes of lithium-ion battery […]

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Aerial or broadcast seeding is considered a better option than conventional methods of sowing seeds

A poor harvest could force the Centre to import wheat, palm oil, sunflower oil and soybean oil

A release said the award signifies the station’s unwavering commitment to maintain the highest standards in quality seed production and has emerged as a front runner setting an example for excellence in the field of seed production

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These unique rakhis, when planted in soil, grow into plants, symbolising the enduring bond between siblings and the connection with nature

Sinner will meet 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals

Indian-American DJ-producer KSHMR speaks on his latest album Karam and what it means to retain his Kashmiri Pandit identity

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It will offer a robust price risk management solutions for the cottonseed oil industry

Diversifies into flower and vegetable seeds with the latest buyout

The shifting from pulses and cash crops towards stable paddy and maize has thrown challenges before policy makers on how to align the crop pattern as per the country’s needs

Realising its full potential in digital farming requires addressing certain critical challenges

Hundreds of farmers from different districts brought native varieties of paddy, pulses and vegetables and exchanged traditional knowledge

Minister for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare M.R.K.Panneerselvam, while presenting the State’s Agriculture Budget, had said that Geographical Indication tag would be obtained for 10 agricultural products at a cost of ₹30 lakh

Seed Stories, a documentary recently screened in Bengaluru, is a nuanced exploration of the efforts of barefoot ecologist Dr. Debal Deb and his team and their attempt to conserve over 1,000 endangered heirloom varieties of rice

The aim is to ensure that the benefits of science and research directly reach the farmers, says the Agriculture Minister

Tens of thousands of new seeds from around the world arrived at the seed vault on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, in mid-October 2024.

Arish John Andrews designs and makes bespoke ornaments from natural materials such as seeds, clay and bamboo

Benson Hill and Beck’s say corn varieties with the modified gene will yield more per acre

Passionate about forensic science, this chemist got the job she always wanted

An early interest in science morphs into a career fueled by international finance and economics

From one bench to the next, Project SEED scholar Marc McKithen reflects on his career in chemistry and law

STRIVE has of late not seen too many strong startups in the city-state's B2B, SaaS and product-led sectors, says Nikhil Kapur.

The post There’s dearth of quality seed deals in Singapore, says STRIVE appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

RISE said it will use the funds to expand beyond Thailand to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

The post SEA Digest: Thailand’s RISE, Indonesia’s Webtrace raise seed funding appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

OM Italy impacts 150 children during their annual summer camp in Torre Pellice.

Four years after a member of OM Russia befriended her, an Uzbek lady in Novosibirsk came to faith.

Eight young people, five nationalities, one van, one month and one BIG God.