Crop Industry News
10 November 2014
FAO Food Price Index Stabilises in OctoberGLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index averaged 192.3 points in October 2014, marginally (0.2 per cent) below the revised September figure but 14.3 points (6.9 per cent) short of its corresponding...
07 November 2014
Market Analyst: Grains Find Support Towards End of WeekANALYSIS - Grains find their support towards the end of this week, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
06 November 2014
Winter Weather: What to ExpectANALYSIS - 'Worst winter in decades' is how a lot of the tabloids usually put it, however, this year they may have got it right, writes Gemma Hyland....
05 November 2014
Bihar Posts 30 Per Cent Growth in Agriculture ProductionINDIA - With attaining number one position in eastern region, Bihar state has recorded 30 per cent growth in agricultural production at 15.1 million tonnes....
04 November 2014
What Challenges Face Ukraine?ANALYSIS - The trouble-torn country of Ukraine is facing more challenges than the political unrest that is being seen on televisions and in news reports around the world, writes Chris Harris....
03 November 2014
Position Statement on New Crop Breeding Tools PublishedUK - New and improved crop varieties produced with emerging techniques identified by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) could be available world-wide over the...
31 October 2014
Market Analyst: Rallying Continues in US MarketsANALYSIS - Difficulty sourcing soybeans has caused rallying to continue in the US grains markets this week, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
30 October 2014
Watch: Corn Prices Expected to Edge Up, Could Pressure Fed Cattle Bids in 2015US - Recent lower prices in corn could translate into fewer planted acres in 2015, potentially putting pressure on bids for beef cattle next year. ...
29 October 2014
2,000 Hectares of Farm Soil Lost Daily to Salt DamageGLOBAL - Every day for more than 20 years, an average of 2,000 hectares of irrigated land in arid and semi-arid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to a study by UN...
28 October 2014
Editors Comment: Till or No-till? That is the Question ANALYSIS - In the past week there has been a seeming U-turn on the ongoing tillage debate, with new research suggesting no-till farming is the way to go, writes Gemma Hyland....
27 October 2014
Russia Most Active in WTO over Animal Health and Food SafetyANALYSIS - In just over two years since joining the World Trade Organization in August 2012, Russia has become one of the most active members of the body dealing food safety and animal health...
24 October 2014
Market Analyst: Markets Boosted by WeatherANALYSIS - Markets have improved this week, supported by US harvest weather and Brazilian planting weather, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
23 October 2014
U-Turn on No-till Farming DebateANALYSIS - For several years it has been a constant debate. Till or no-till? New research suggests no-till farming may be the way forward - for now, writes Gemma Hyland....
Second Successive Year of Grain SurplusesANALYSIS - This year will see the second successive year of global grain surpluses....
22 October 2014
Solar Subsidies Cut to Safeguard FarmlandUK - A new move by government will help rural communities who do not want their countryside 'blighted' by solar farms....
21 October 2014
Editors Comment: Europe, Ukraine Leading Cereals HarvestANALYSIS - This year’s cereal harvest has generally been strong in Europe and Ukraine. Performance in the region was critical to counter some smaller cereals crops in Northern America and look...
20 October 2014
Mycotoxins: Farmers Must Be VigilantANALYSIS - Mycotoxins can wreak havoc on a producer's feeding program, and this year is no exception, given the cool wet conditions across much of the US Midwest, reports Sarah Mikesell, 5m senior...
17 October 2014
Market Analyst: Grain Prices Supported This WeekANALYSIS - Several market factors have supported grains prices this week, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
How Does Crude Oil Price Affect Vegetable Oil Markets?ANALYSIS - The fluctuating price of crude oil, including recent falls in price down to around $80 a barrel, are having a direct impact on the oilseed and vegetable oils markets....
16 October 2014
World Food Day: How Family Farmers are Improving Food Security in BrazilBRAZIL - World Food Day on October 16th draws attention to the 805 million people who are chronically undernourished around the globe....
Massey Ferguson: MF 5610 Tractor Journeys to South PoleMassey Ferguson announced the MF 5610 tractor set to journey to the South Pole in six weeks’ time has successfully completed stringent tests in Iceland....
Call For Innovation on Family FarmsGLOBAL – Family farming underpins food security on a world level and must be led by innovation going forward....
15 October 2014
Editors Comment: What Are Rabobank's 10 Big Ideas to Boost Global Food Production? ANALYSIS - In a new report, Rabobank says innovation in food and agribusiness should focus on improved technologies and new business models, writes Sarah Mikesell....
14 October 2014
Harvest Focus: How Have Northern Hemisphere Cereals Fared?ANALYSIS - The year’s cereal harvest has generally been strong with European and Ukrainian growers leading the way....
CME Group Cuts Workforce by 5 Per CentUS - As part of its recently announced restructuring, CME Group said it will reduce the company's global workforce this week by roughly 5 percent or about 150 positions. ...
12 October 2014
Pumpkin Crop Developed Well Amid Favorable WeatherUS - Mild weather in the spring and early summer coupled with sufficient rain in August allowed this year's pumpkin crop to flourish. ...
10 October 2014
Market Analyst: Fight Returns to Grain FuturesANALYSIS - This week saw corn have it's first higher close in five weeks, following wheats first higher close in six weeks, last week, reports Mike Zuzolo for Global Commodity Analytics....
09 October 2014
Strong Potato Yields Expected to Bolster EU Supply ANALYSIS - The European potato supply is growing, fueled by a 3-4 per cent increase in acres and almost perfect growing conditions, reports Sarah Mikesell, TheCropSite senior editor. ...
08 October 2014
US Macroeconomic Indicators for Cotton Supply ChainUS - A range of macroeconomic data releases suggest US economic growth will continue at a moderate pace. ...
07 October 2014
Allendale Expects USDA Will Lower AcreageANALYSIS - Analysts at Allendale Inc. expect to see USDA lower acreage in Friday's reports. ...
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