Introduction As humanity’s demand for quality food, fiber, feed, and fuel continues to escalate, the agricultural sector faces the challenge of meeting these needs in a manner that is sustainable across environmental, economic, and sociopolitical dimensions. The complexity of this task is compounded by the absence of a singular technology capable of singularly addressing these … Read more
Introduction Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has emerged as a revolutionary force in the field of pest control, far surpassing the limitations of traditional methods. This comprehensive strategy not only effectively addresses the immediate challenges posed by pests but also embraces sustainability and environmental stewardship. To fully appreciate the power of IPM, it is essential to … Read more
Interdependence of Plants and Bees The relationship between plants and bees has a long and fascinating history, dating back millions of years. The evolution of flowering plants, or angiosperms, was a critical turning point in the relationship between plants and bees. The first flowering plants are thought to have appeared around 140 million years ago, … Read more
Introduction Albert Einstein had once said, “If the bee disappeared off the face of the Earth, man would only have four years left to live.” This quote highlights the vital role that bees play in our ecosystem and the potential catastrophic consequences that could occur if they were to disappear. Let’s try to uncover why … Read more
Introduction According to thermodynamics, a perfect system is defined as an idealized system that does not experience any energy loss or energy transfer to its surroundings. If we were to use a perfect system as a reference point to compare the energy efficiency of conventional farming systems, it would become apparent that there is a … Read more
According to FAO, by year 2050 , the global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion and big chunk of this growth will be from developing countries. Also the urbanization is expected to reach around 70 percent. Essentially it means that we will have lesser resources of food production to feed a larger population According … Read more