Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
The science and practice of agroecology: Pathway to sustainable food systems
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By Laurie E. Drinkwater
December 04, 2026
The planet’s reliance on industrial agriculture has resulted in serious environmental and social costs, including high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, biodiversity loss and widening gaps in food security across the world.Transitioning to agroecological practices is recognised as one solution to ...
Advances in precision dairy and beef farming technologies
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By Daniel Berckmans, Tomás Norton
October 29, 2026
Precision livestock farming (PLF) technologies are gaining significant momentum due to their remarkable ability to measure and monitor physiological and behavioural traits in individual animals. With this data in hand, farmers are equipped with the tools to make more informed decisions which can ...
Advances in improving animal feed safety
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By Regiane R. Santos
October 15, 2026
In order for animal feed products to be fit for consumption and pass the necessary safety requirements, they must be free from pathogens, chemicals and toxins that could cause harm to the animal. To ensure product safety, the animal feed sector must continue to find new and innovative ways of ...
Future perspectives in broiler rearing: Incorporating the broiler point of view
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By Henry van den Brand
August 06, 2026
It’s been estimated that more than 70 billion broilers are slaughtered globally each year to meet the growing demand for poultry meat. To uphold its position as the second most consumed meat globally, broiler production must mitigate several challenges, including the need to balance production and ...
Cover crops for sustainable soil management
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By Sjoerd W. Duiker, Andy Clark
July 02, 2026
There is a growing body of research on cover crops as a key tool in regenerative agriculture, including their multifunctional role in making agricultural systems more resilient in the face of climate change. Cover crops for sustainable soil management provides a comprehensive review of the varied ...
Achieving sustainable cultivation of hemp
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By Jay Stratton Noller
June 18, 2026
The global industrial hemp market is estimated to reach $18.6 billion by 2027, with hemp now recognised as a more sustainable crop due to its ability to absorb and store up to twice as much carbon as trees. Despite its versatility, there remains significant concerns surrounding its regulation, as ...
Achieving net zero dairy farming
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By John Webster
April 26, 2026
To meet the targets outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement, many countries are actively working towards reaching climate neutrality and achieving net zero by 2050. With the livestock sector estimated to contribute approximately 11-17% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more research and innovation ...
Current crop models: State-of-the-art and future developments
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By Gerrit Hoogenboom
January 22, 2026
Whilst crop models have made significant progress in recent years, different models still diverge and struggle to predict the complex effects of genetic, environmental and management (G x E x M) variables in optimising crop production in the face of climate change. Current crop models: ...
Advances in temperate grassland science and management
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By Agnes van den Pol-van Dasselaar
January 15, 2026
While grasslands face a number of challenges, such as encroachment from intensive farming and the impact of climate change, there is a growing recognition of the key role they can play in supporting the transition to more resilient, sustainable and circular agricultural systems. Advances in ...
Measuring and assessing the biological health of soils
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By Jeanette Norton, Josh Schimel, Zoë Lindo
January 15, 2026
One of the most important topics in soil science is understanding the relationship between soil biodiversity and soil ecosystem function. This relies on techniques able to accurately identify different soil organisms and how they interact in the soil microbiome. Measuring and assessing the ...
Contaminants in agricultural soils: Challenges and solutions
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By Ravi Naidu
December 21, 2025
It’s been estimated that around 24 billion tonnes of fertile topsoil is lost each year due to historic and ongoing pollution. With increasing pressure placed upon land as a resource, there is an urgent need to make better use of existing agricultural land, as well as remediate contaminated land for...
Plant genetic resources: A review of current research and future needs
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By M. Ehsan Dulloo
April 15, 2021
Maintaining and benefitting from plant genetic diversity are key challenges facing agriculture. Challenges include a narrowing genetic base for many key crops, the loss of landraces and wild varieties with agricultural intensification and urbanisation, and the need to develop the role of existing ...