BACKGROUND Despite the rapid adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops by farmers in many countries, controversies about this technology continue. Uncertainty about GM crop impacts is one reason for widespread public suspicion. OBJECTIVE We carry out a meta-analysis of the agronomic and economic impacts of GM crops to consolidate the evidence. DATA SOURCES Original studies for inclusion w...

World population is expected to reach 9.2 × 10(9) people by 2050. Feeding them will require a boost in crop productivity using innovative approaches. Current agricultural production is very dependent on large amounts of inputs and water availability is a major limiting factor. In addition, the loss of genetic diversity and the threat of climate change make a change of paradigm in plant breeding...

Crop residues' inappropriate management is the main constraint causing decline in soil fertility and crop yields Burkina Faso. This study was conducted at Farako-Bâ Research Station from 2014 to 2019 assess effects of residue improve sustainability cotton-cereal based production systems. The experimental design complete randomized blocks Fischer with four replications. Three different...

Average grain yield for the full-season varieties, over all treatment combinations, was 165 bu/acre. This average was impacted primarily by variety differences with ‘Wells’ averaging 180 bu/acre and ‘Cybonnet’ averaging 152 bu/acre. There were no significant differences between rotation, tillage, or fertility main-effect treatments. Summaries of grain yields for the main effect of tillage indic...

Diversification of agriculture was one of the strengthened aims of the greening payment of European Agricultural Policy (CAP) as diversification provides numerous ecosystems services compared to cereal-intensive crop rotations. This study focuses on current minor crops in Finland that have potential for expanded production and considers changes in their cropping areas, yield trends, breeding ga...