Farming
Pm abiy inaugurates banana farming project in oromia
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Prime minister abiy ahmed has inaugurated a banana farming project in oromia's east shewa zone. The initiative aims to relocate rural populations and enhance productivity. It is expected to contribute to ethiopia's economic growth and self-sufficiency.
Scientists at Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom used fiber optic cables and distributed acoustic sensing to demonstrate how plowing destroys soil structures that hold water. The research, detailed in a new paper, shows tilled fields retain less moisture than undisturbed ones despite appearing looser. Findings highlight benefits of regenerative farming practices like no-till agriculture.
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An analysis suggests that spreading crushed silicate rocks on agricultural fields could remove up to 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year by 2100, while boosting crop yields. The method, known as enhanced rock weathering, accelerates natural processes to lock away CO2. However, researchers highlight uncertainties about its scalability and potential side effects.