Agroindustria

Adapting Crop Management, Fertilization, and Planting Dates to Heavy Rains: Expert Strategies for Sustaining Productivity

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Wheat producers facing excessive soil moisture must adjust planting dates, fertilization strategies, and crop management to prevent yield loss, according to agricultural specialists. High humidity during the sowing window can lead to seed rot, poor germination, and increased susceptibility to soil-borne pathogens, which directly reduces the potential productivity of the crop. Managing wheat sowing in … Read more

New Biodegradable Sensor Detects Pesticides in Just Three Minutes

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Researchers have developed a new biodegradable sensor capable of detecting pesticide residues in food and water in approximately three minutes. The technology, which utilizes sustainable materials to minimize environmental impact, offers a rapid, low-cost alternative to traditional laboratory-based chromatography methods used in food safety monitoring. The device operates by identifying chemical signatures associated with organophosphate … Read more

Agtech Recovery 2026? Bayer VC on Investment Focus & Profitability

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Bayer Cautiously Optimistic About Agtech Recovery, Warns Exits Remain Elusive The global agricultural technology sector is poised for a period of recalibration, according to Leaps by Bayer, the venture capital arm of the German pharmaceutical and life sciences company. Even as a full-scale recovery is not anticipated in 2026, the firm believes the industry is … Read more