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EU slashes corn crop forecast

Keywords: EU , crop , corn , import In the European Union the European Commission cut its forecast for 2017-18 corn crop  by nearly 4 million tonnes to a five-year low. While they raise projected imports of the grain to a record level. Usable production of corn was put at 58.4 million tonnes, compared with 62.1… Continue reading EU slashes corn crop forecast

In the air and on the ground: Experts discuss the future of drones, robotics in agriculture

Keywords: Drones , robotics , agriculture Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and other robotic vehicles are no longer seen as toys for hobbyists. They are becoming an important tools for the future of agriculture. However many people still have questions about the safety of drones, about how farmers use UAV on their farms, and what kinds of… Continue reading In the air and on the ground: Experts discuss the future of drones, robotics in agriculture

Scale planting to bring new demand for agricultural services

July 22, the reporter in Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Sichuan and other places to see that the scale of farmers are experiencing from the traditional agricultural production to the excessive production of pains. One side is the high yield of agricultural production expectations, attracting a lot of social capital into the scale of planting; the other side… Continue reading Scale planting to bring new demand for agricultural services

Biostimulants recognized as key opportunity for enhancing agriculture production and sustainability goals

The Sustainability Consortium identifies the use of biostimulants in grains, oilseeds, produce, nuts and other specialty crops as an improvement opportunity for nutrient management, crop yield and optimizing agricultural land management. Biological crop inputs are increasingly being recognized for their ability to enhance yields and crop quality while also providing the critical sustainability benefits of… Continue reading Biostimulants recognized as key opportunity for enhancing agriculture production and sustainability goals

How to treat seed-borne and soil-borne diseases in potato crops

When looking for the most appropriate seed treatment for your crop, you need to consider you are treating a soil-borne or a seed-borne disease. Depending on where the infection is originating from, the soil or the seed, it will determine the most appropriate treatment for your crop. SOIL-BORNE DISEASE PROTECTION If you are looking for… Continue reading How to treat seed-borne and soil-borne diseases in potato crops

The national summer grain re-harvest in 2017

According to the National Bureau of Statistics released the national summer grain production data show that in 2017 the national summer grain output of 140.52 million tons, increased 1.31 million tons than in 2016, an increase of 0.9%. Of which cereal production of 129.48 million tons, an increase of 870,000 tons, an increase of 0.7%;… Continue reading The national summer grain re-harvest in 2017

Big opportunities in drone software: $565 million and climbing

This year drones have turned from buzzword to a mature technology. It brings value across many industries and represents an interesting investment opportunity. Numbers of VC firms have already jumped in, putting $454 million into 100 deals in 2016 alone, and according to CB Insights, both the amount of funding and the number of deals are on… Continue reading Big opportunities in drone software: $565 million and climbing

Imports of genetically modified agricultural products so by “to be seen”

         After approving the import of 16 genetically modified crops in June, the Ministry of Agriculture re-approved the import of two genetically modified crops in July. According to the trade agreement between China and the United States, the Chinese government agreed to speed up the process of approval of biotechnology products. Released the news, genetically… Continue reading Imports of genetically modified agricultural products so by “to be seen”

Bayer and Netafim develop new smart irrigation approach

Bayer and the Israeli company Netafim are joining forces to enhance the application of crop protection products while supplying crops with water in the most efficient way. With the new approach called “DripByDrip”, both water and crop protection are distributed throughout the fields via the drip irrigation system and then delivered directly to the roots… Continue reading Bayer and Netafim develop new smart irrigation approach

The national cultivated land has an area of 2.024 billion mu of new construction land area increased

2016 national land change survey of the main data show that the current national arable land to maintain an area of 20.24 million mu, the country’s new construction land area has increased. According to the relevant provisions of the Land Administration Law and the Land Survey Regulations, the Ministry of Land and Resources organized the… Continue reading The national cultivated land has an area of 2.024 billion mu of new construction land area increased