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In the quest for sustainable agriculture, green solvents are proving essential in enhancing crop protection products’ performance while minimizing environmental impact. A Go To webinar to gain insights into the latest methodologies for green solvents selection, including high-throughput screening, quantum mechanics thermodynamics simulations, and machine learning approaches that also aims to discuss the development of solvent systems for off-patent active ingredients, focusing on their contribution to both effectiveness and circularity in agriculture. Besides, the webinar will explore the pivotal role of green solvents in emulsifiable concentrates (ECs), demonstrating how advanced solvent technologies improve the efficacy, safety, and sustainability of agrochemical products https://lnkd.in/g8s_3NAM

🌿 Excited to share insights from our recent research on Effluent Reuse for Agriculture using an integrated Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactor with a trickling filter system. We conducted a 30-day study during the dry season, analyzing effluent quality for parameters like BOD, COD, TSS, heavy metals, E. coli, and helminth eggs. The UASB-TF system showed high removal rates—80.5% for COD, 82.9% for BOD₅, and 80.9% for TSS—meeting national discharge standards. However, elevated levels of chromium, nitrate-nitrogen, and helminth eggs posed risks for agricultural reuse. Industrial sewage discharge also impacted treatment efficiency. Our study emphasizes the need for additional treatment, such as constructed wetlands, to ensure safe effluent reuse in agriculture. 📄 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejiThu-S

PUBLICATION ALERT! Our paper titled “Removal of Microplastics from Agricultural Runoff Using Biochar: A Column Feasibility Study” is available online. In this study, we examine the potential of Biochar, a low-cost carbonaceous material to remove and capture Microplastics (MPs) from agricultural runoff. This is geared towards developing effective in-field management strategies for mitigating MPs pollution in agricultural systems, and more importantly reducing the transfer of MPs from agricultural fields to aquatic environments. #GradSchool #Publication #MicroplasticsPollution Click here to read more about our work:

🎈 The #5th paper of the #specialissue "Impact of Plastics on Agriculture" has been published. This issue is edited by Prof. Dr. Douglas Hayes. 🔎 More information at: https://lnkd.in/gGmRCTac #mulchfilms #biodegradablemulchfilms #highandlowtunnels #silagefilm #sustainabledisposalofagriculturalplastics #impactsonsoilhealth #microplasticsinagriculturalsoils #upcyclingofagriculturalplastics

Removal of microplastics from agricultural runoff using biochar: a column feasibility study Frontiers https://lnkd.in/gudrAjTZ

The #agriculturalmachinery market is experiencing a transformative evolution driven by technological advancements, sustainability concerns, and a growing global population. Explore more, Visit #IndustryARC @ https://shorturl.at/p1NSE The global #agriculturalmachinery market size is $227.5 billion as of 2023 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of around 6.1% going through 2024-2030. To enhance efficiency and productivity in agriculture, the industry is witnessing a surge in the adoption of smart and #precisionfarming technologies.

The #agriculturalmachinery market is experiencing a transformative evolution driven by technological advancements, sustainability concerns, and a growing global population. Explore more, Visit #IndustryARC @ https://shorturl.at/p1NSE The global #agriculturalmachinery market size is $227.5 billion as of 2023 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of around 6.1% going through 2024-2030. To enhance efficiency and productivity in agriculture, the industry is witnessing a surge in the adoption of smart and #precisionfarming technologies.

Exciting news! We are hosting a webinar about sustainable dispersants for suspension concentrates! https://lnkd.in/d96EUbNn Join us as we explore how dispersants can improve suspension concentrates, presenting advantages and opportunities that will shape the future of sustainable agriculture. The presentation is followed by a live Q&A session and the whole webinar will be available to watch on demand after, in case you can't attend it live. What you can expect💡 - Learn how to overcome challenges such as electrolyte tolerance, storage stability and achieving improved compatibility in complex systems  - Explore sustainable alternatives aligned with EU directives - Latest developments and results from using lignin biopolymers and microfibrillated cellulose as dispersants and rheology modifiers for suspension concentrates - Formulation examples and product recommendations

Come check out our live webinar on Suspension Concentrates!!

☕ Don't toss used coffee grounds in the bin! 🌹🏡 Even after brewing, coffee grounds are still rich in beneficial compounds. At home, consider repurposing your coffee grounds for your garden. They are fantastic for compost bins and wormeries, make excellent mulch for roses, and even deter snails. 💡 Science is stepping in to make a bigger impact: A recent study published in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology reveals that used coffee grounds could help address agricultural contamination. A cohort of scientists from Brazil’s Federal Technological University of Paraná found that leftover coffee can absorb bentazone, an herbicide frequently used in agriculture. When old coffee grounds are activated with zinc chloride, their carbon content becomes 70% more efficient in removing the herbicide. #csls #myklu #factfriday #coffee #science #sustainability #agriculture