Month: May 2018

Keywords: maize The inevitable climate change which is manifested in more frequent events such as droughts, floods, extreme temperatures and sudden weather changes emphasizes the need for more resilient and adaptable genetics. According to the UN one of the most impactful changes in climate is increasing surface temperature. Increasing temperatures are having an enormous impact… Continue reading China: Tropical corn hybrids in demand as a result of climate change

Keywords: GM crop In developing nations across the globe, governments are grappling with questions of what role, if any, genetically modified organisms should play in helping address a range of agriculture, nutrition, and climate challenges. Concerns have been raised over the environmental and health impacts of GMOs, as well as their impact on traditional farming… Continue reading What are the political drivers for GMOs in developing countries?

Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs organized the routine monitoring of national agricultural product quality and safety in the first quarter of 2018. This year, the scope of routine monitoring has been further expanded, with emphasis on increasing monitoring indicators that affect the quality and safety of agricultural products such as pesticides and… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture and Rural: Routine Monitoring Information on Quality and Safety of National Agricultural Products in the First Quarter

Keywords: cereal Whether barley, wheat, maize or rice: The grass family includes all the major cereals. They are vital for feeding the world’s population. Farmers produce 80 percent of all plant-based foods from grass crops. This success is due in part to the plants’ ability to adjust more quickly to dry conditions and sustain lack… Continue reading Cereal is much more drought-tolerant than other plants