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Patents by farmers
The inventors of the farmers I met never dreamed of being a science, not a day of learning about making machines. But their inventions are very 'professional', known to…
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Ly Chan Thanh - a man who is
Top Chinese agricultural expert - Li Zhen Qing was honored to receive the 2006 National Supreme Science and Technology Award by President Hu Jintao for his achievements…
Medicine - Health
Are vegetables in the supermarket really fresh as you think?
When agricultural products are transported and displayed in supermarkets, the concept
Medicine - Health
Things you should know about GMO genetically modified foods
You have heard controversies about genetically modified food (GMO) and even though they are claimed to be safe to eat at the table, but behind the story of GMO is much m…
Medicine - Health
Is Israeli clean vegetable technology extremely safe? Not necessarily
Israelis who eat vegetables that are irrigated with recycled wastewater are increasing their exposure to substances in epilepsy drugs.
Medicine - Health
Will food war strike Earth in 2050?
In just a few decades, an acute shortage of food could lead to conflicts on a global scale and could even turn into catastrophic battles on Earth in 2050.
Medicine - Health
Exotic delicious cheese made from coal
This special charcoal cheese is sold at Manor Farm Shop agricultural store in Leasingham, England.
Medicine - Health
Solution to feed 11 billion people
More and more people in the world are hungry; and the world population is growing strongly. At present, there are more than 7 billion people on earth (1 billion of them…
Medicine - Health
EU warns of transgenic papaya of Thailand
The EU cautioned against Thai genetically modified papaya that is available in the EU market. The European food and fruit processing industry should be cautious with Tha…
Medicine - Health
Again watermelon hard like stone
Chinese farmers have not been surprised when a series of watermelons came to the harvest suddenly broke up, they were so stunned recently when they caught the hard melon…
Medicine - Health
Consumers pick fruits in supermarkets
In about 10 years, supermarkets will be able to plant trees on shelves so that customers can disconnect their favorite vegetables and fruits.
Medicine - Health
Land of twins
The road leading to Igbo-Ora, a quiet agricultural town in southwestern Nigeria, welcomes visitors with a proud sign:
Medicine - Health
Washing eggs with cold water can help prevent infection
According to scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), using water that is colder to wash eggs and shells during the second wash can help cool eggs faster…
Cancer
Pesticides increase the risk of brain cancer
Previous studies have demonstrated that farmers who use a lot of pesticides are at a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. French researchers at the University…
Food safety
Ethephon fruit ripening is safe for human health
Many types of agricultural products are applied to dilute chemical solutions, green fruits will ripen within 1-2 days, many times faster than natural ripening. So what i…