Crop Industry News
15 April 2015
Australian Delegation Meets Mohanbhai KundariyaINDIA - With agriculture sector in sight, Australian delegation led by Colin Barnett Premier of Western Australia meet Indian Minister of State for Agriculture, Mohanbhai Kalyanjibhai Kundariya...
Could El Niño Return in 2015?GLOBAL - Once more there is an increased risk that an El Niño weather phenomenon may occur according to weather forecasters. ...
Canada’s Food Production Growing but Wasting MoreANALYSIS - Canada wastes 6 billion kilogrammes of food each year – nearly a third of its total production....
Harper Government Invests in Commercial Beekeeping to Bolster Agriculture IndustryCANADA - Pollination by honeybees is vital to the existence of many British Columbia crops and paid pollination services are increasing in demand....
14 April 2015
India’s Oilmeal Exports to Iran Down to 362,091 TonnesINDIA - India’s oilmeal export to Iran has recorded a huge decrease at 362,091 tonnes during April 2014 to March 2015 financial year, as compared to 1.24 million tonnes exported during the...
Is EU Maize Losing its Competitiveness?EU - EU maize has maintained its position as the most competitive EU feed grain, when compared with feed wheat and feed barley, since October....
NFU Urges EPA to Stick to Statutory Target LevelsUS - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson says he is hopeful the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) timeline for releasing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) target levels...
Consultations on Greenhouse Gas Reduction TargetsUK - Three consultations covering the UK and the EU's approach to future GHG emissions reduction have been issued. All will have implications for agriculture....
Usher to Modern Techniques in Agriculture, Says Indian Agri MinisterINDIA - Indian farmers need to use modern techniques for farm practices, Indian agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh said at the 77th meeting of the General Council of National Cooperative...
13 April 2015
Sorghum Silage Can Replace Corn Silage When Properly ManagedUS - Sorghum silage can provide a useful alternative to corn silage, but not all sorghum types have the same nutritional properties, according to two experts from the Agrilife programme at the...
Grant to Boost Crop Breeding WorldwideUS - The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded $18.5 million to Cornell University to aid worldwide breeding of the staple crops wheat, rice, maize, sorghum and chickpea....
Mounting Evidence for Neonicotinoid Environmental ImpactEU - Evidence for the negative impact of neonicotinoid pesticides on the environment is rapidly increasing, according to a joint report from the European Academies of Science to the European...
Quarterly Earnings Increase for CargillUS - In its latest quarterly report, Cargill's net earnings were up by one-third from the same period last year, with the largest contribution by its Animal Nutrition and Protein business....
10 April 2015
New Tool to Help Growers Make More Meaningful Variety ChoicesUK - Even more meaningful variety choices can now be made by growers, thanks to a new online tool based on variety trial information....
Rice Subsidies Too High in Advanced Developing CountriesUS - Several key advanced developing countries have ramped up subsidies to their producers of rice, corn, and wheat, according to a new study....
US Bee Population Showing Less Die-Off Than in 2014US - The honeybee population has experienced less severe die-offs over winter than in 2014, but there are still significant threats, according to a specialist from Purdue University....
Phillipines Explores Cambodia Collaboration on RicePHILLIPINES - The Phillipines is hoping to work with Cambodia to exchange knowledge and experience in the rice sector, helping to improve food security....
India’s Oilmeal Exports Down by 44 Per CentINDIA - India has recorded a drop in oilmeal exports during April 2014 to March 2015 at 2.44 million tonnes, as compared to 4.38 million tonnes exported during the same period last year....
09 April 2015
Swiss Must Knock Down Trade Barriers, Says ReportSWITZERLAND – Half of Swiss farm receipts come from farm support measures and major trade barrier reductions should be rolled out to address this....
Adapting to Climate Change May Create New Environmental ThreatsUK - Adaptation measures to help us cope with climate change have the potential to generate further threats for both local and global ecosystems, according to a new study from the University...
New GM Rice Shows Improved Disease ImmunityUS - Rice disease immunity can be improved by transferred genes from other species, according to new research from the University of California-Davis....
New Way to Detect Peanut ContaminationEUROPE - Researchers from Spain and France have used a new type of technology to more accurately detect traces of peanut in foods, in a study published in the Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy....
India’s Sugar Output up 2.8 MN TonnesINDIA - India’s sugar production output has recorded an increase of 2.8 million tonnes at 24.72 million tonnes during the sugar season of 2014-15 till March 2015....
08 April 2015
Russian Taxes Cause Wheat Export FallRUSSIA - Russia's wheat exports have greatly reduced since the government started taxing overseas shipments as a way to reduce local food prices, reports Bloomberg....
Farmers Union of Wales Unveils Election PrioritiesWALES, UK - The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has released its general election manifesto, highlighting the importance of agriculture to the economy....
Climate Change Causing Losses for US Soybean FarmersUS - Changes in weather patterns have been eating into the profits made by soybean farmers, causing $11 billion worth of losses over the past 20 years, according to researchers from the University...
FAO Food Price Index Drops Further in March 2015GLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index averaged 173.8 points in March 2015, down 2.6 points (1.5 per cent) from its revised February value and nearly 40 points (18.7 per cent) below its level in March...
Soybean Planting Date and Varietal MaturityUS - Along with the continuing emphasis on getting soybean planted early—late April to early May—comes the question of soybean maturity rating and whether early planting benefits fuller-...
07 April 2015
USDA Plantings Report Shows Soybeans Gaining PopularityUS - The US Department of Agriculture's Prospective Plantings report indicates that farmers nationwide could be looking to soybeans as a financial safe haven in a difficult market, Purdue University...
Brazil Minister Praises Agricultural PerformanceBRAZIL - The Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Katia Abreu has praised the strong performance of agriculture in Brazil....
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