The annual seaweed harvest in Xiapu county in Fujian, known as China's "Seaweed Capital", started recently in its 23,000 ...

Farmers around the world are looking for smarter, more sustainable solutions to nourish their crops. With chemical-based fertilizers falling out of favor due to long-term soil degradation and ...

known as China's "Seaweed Capital", started recently in its 23,000 hectares of marine farms, which have grown into a pillar industry for the county. In 2024, the seaweed production exceeded 1.6 ...

Cultivation means the process of planting start material, or baby seaweed, in the farm and have the harvesting only take place there. This process ensures that the natural seaweed beds are left in ...

Q: Is climate change a threat to seaweed farming? A: Rising sea temperatures are the biggest threats. But like all the other crops, there are major breeding programs in place to create temperature ...

A new project is exploring how seaweed-based biostimulants could enhance soil health and boost nutrient efficiency in crops, potentially reducing the need for conventional fertilisers. As part of it, ...