Month: January 2018

Keywords: rice, gene The genome sequencing of seven wild rice varieties has finally been completed. This breakthrough is expected to provide opportunities for breeders worldwide in developing better rice varieties. It will respond to the changing needs of the farmers and the consumers. This discovery is outlined in the article Genomes of 13 domesticated and… Continue reading ‘Wild’ genes open up opportunities for healthier, climate-smart rice

Andreas Kobrich has his eyes set on the current wheat harvest. As general secretary of the Wheat Growers’ Association in the region of Araucanía, Chile, Kobrich is worried about the paucity of rains in the region and the effect that it may have on the production and quality of the cereal. The international price scenario… Continue reading Chile estimates more expensive agrochemicals in 2018

Keywords: India, agriculture According to analysts, the Budget ahead would mark more allocations towards rural, agriculture and allied sectors. They see a rise in minimum support price (MSP) for food grains and pulses, increase in farm loan limits, incentives for investments in expansion of urea capacity and higher allocation on micro irrigation systems (MIS). MGNREGA… Continue reading India: Budget 2018 to light up agriculture industry

From the Henan Provincial Department of Water Resources learned that the province last year invested 1.705 billion yuan, the new high-efficient water-saving irrigation area of 131.4 hectares, more than the annual construction tasks of 14,000 mu.   According to reports, due to water shortages, Henan Province in recent years to promote the use of low… Continue reading In 2017, the province added 1.134 million mu of highly efficient water-saving irrigation

Keywords: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, sorghum A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team is exploring the potential of sweet sorghum ethanol as an income source for producers in western Nebraska. Sweet sorghum is a cultivar of sorghum primarily grown for its juice. Due to its high sugar content and stability during drought, researchers have identified it as a… Continue reading University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team explores economic potential of sweet sorghum ethanolqrcode

Keywords: soybean Even though the vast majority of soybeans grown in Brazil are GMO varieties, there continues to be a niche market for conventional soybeans, which are non-GMO. The Soybean and Corn Producers Association of Mato Grosso (Aprosoja) joined together with Embrapa to form a new organization. It is called the Soybean Free Institute, whose… Continue reading Conventional Soy (non-GMO) maintains Niche Market in Brazil

Keywords: vegetable The 2018 World Vegetable Map shows essential vegetable trade flows and highlights some key global trends in the sector, such as the growing importance of production in greenhouses and vertical farms, as well as the popularity of organic vegetables. > Click here to download the World Vegetable Map Map summary: more than just… Continue reading World Vegetable Map 2018: More than Just a Local Affair

The revenue through the sales of agrochemicals in Brazil could fall between 5% and 7%, said Eduardo Leduc, president and director of the Brazilian agrochemical industry association (Andef), during the event ‘Challenge 2050’ held in São Paulo. Therefore, the sales receipt would be between $8.9 billion and $9.1 billion. The best that can be done… Continue reading Revenue of agrochemical sector to fall by 7% in Brazil, says Andef

Keywords: agriculture Grow Pod Solutions is the developer of portable indoor growing environments. It announced that their next gen systems will become a vital part of feeding the world’s growing population. Indoor farming is “the future of agriculture,” according to a recent article in Futurism Magazine. “New technologies are changing the equation, allowing people to… Continue reading Indoor Farming is “The Future of Agriculture”

Crops obtained by the plant breeding technique of mutagenesis do not fall under laws restricting the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) but individual EU states can regulate their use, an adviser to Europe’s top court said on Thursday.Mutagenesis, which generates a genetic mutation that can occur naturally or be induced, has been around for… Continue reading New crop breeding method is exempt from GMO rules – EU court adviser