Category: Industry News

Keywords: tomato Researchers at the Plant Molecular and Celular Biology Institute (IBMCP), a joint venture of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has performed a study that shows how genetically modified tomato plants have increased resistance towards Tuta absoluta insect plagues. The project’s results have been published in the… Continue reading Researchers create plague-resistant tomatoes

Recently, the author learned from Heilongjiang Agricultural Mechanization Technology Extension Station that in 2017, Heilongjiang Province will push forward the new mechanization of key aspects of rice cultivation, the deep fertilization of paddy rice in paddy field, the planted planting of paddy rice and the high-stubble paddy soil preparation in paddy field New progress has… Continue reading Three New Mechanized Planting Techniques for Rice in Heilongjiang Province

Keywords: Australia, cotton Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) is Australia’s sole supplier of cotton planting seed. It has appointed a number of new field staff to support the company’s variety trial research, seed increase program and extension activities. “With the cotton industry continuing to expand into new regions, the planting window widening in many areas and… Continue reading Australia: Cotton Seed Distributors invests in the future with new appointments

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