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08/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

New detection method helps coffee farmers fight back against microscopic parasites damaging their crops

Coffee plants, which are used to create one of the most sought-after drinks around the globe, are being attacked by parasites. However, scientists are looking into a detection method that can help farmers protect their crops. While the microscopic worms exist in various soil samples from coffee farms, they’re immediately spotted because of a simple […]

02/08/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Organic farming found to eliminate plant parasites longer than conventional chemical pesticides

Organic farming practices may help mitigate the proliferation of plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN), a study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed. According to the scientists, a combination of agriculture intensification and poor agronomic practices led to increased incidence of PPN and other soil pathogens in East Africa. This then resulted in reduced crop productivity […]

02/04/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Plant parasitic nematodes in maize and bean crops are reduced by organic farming practices

A study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed that organic farming practices may help mitigate the proliferation of plant parasitic nematodes (PPN). According to researchers, a combination of agriculture intensification and poor agronomic practices led to increased incidence of PPN and other soil pathogens in East Africa. This then resulted in reduced crop productivity in small holder farms. A […]

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