Crop Industry News
07 April 2015
Boost for New Sustainable Farming ProjectsNEW ZEALAND - The new Zealand government is to grant NZ$7.8 million in new funding over four years through the Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF), to 29 new farming projects....
US GIPSA Changes Rejected by NFUUS - The National Farmers Union in the US has urged the government not to discuss laws limiting the authority of the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Agency (GIPSA)....
World Health Day: Can 'FoodKeeper' Application Reduce Waste?ANALYSIS - How often do you have to throw away food because it's gone past its best? ...
02 April 2015
India Set up Price Stabilisation FundINDIA - To help farmers getting correct price for its produces, Indian government’s Department of Agriculture & Cooperation has set up a the price stabilisation fund (PSF) as a central sector...
Peanut Snacks Could Help Artery HealthUS - A meal containing peanuts had less detrimental effects on the body than a similar meal without peanuts, showed research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition....
US Corn Planting Way Behind, But Should We Be Worried?US - US corn plantings are well behind average progress for this point in the season, with very few states having begun planting, should we be concerned?...
Western Australia Could Become GM-free After ElectionAUSTRALIA - The Labor Party in Western Australia has said all GM crops would be banned if it wins the next state election....
CME: Higher Corn and Lower Soybean Plantings Than ExpectedUS - The USDA’s Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports both pointed to larger than expected corn supplies and smaller than expected soybean supplies, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner....
Time-out on Trade Talks and Global Negotiations StallGLOBAL - Talks at the World Trade Organization over food safety and animal and plant health as part of the on-going trade negotiations have come to an impasse....
01 April 2015
Fish Fertiliser Viable for Organic Vegetable ProductionUS - A study at Auburn University, Alabama, showed that hydrolysed fish fertiliser can be economically viable for organic vegetable production, despite providing lower yields than inorganic nitrogen....
Soybean-based Air Freshener Tops in Purdue Student ContestUS - A team that created a soybean-based air freshener won the top prize in the 2015 Student Soybean Product Innovation Competition of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Purdue University....
New Canadian Laws Will Modernise AgricultureCANADA - The Agricultural Growth Act has come into force, allowing farmers to benefit from increased modernisation and trade opportunities....
Agricultural Waste Could be Useful as BiofuelUK - It is estimated that more than 400 billion litres of bioethanol could be produced each year from crop wastage. ...
WTO Sets Up Disputes Panel over Russian EU Trade TariffsGLOBAL - The dispute settlement body of the World Trade Organisation has established a disputes panel over Russia’s tariff treatment of agricultural and manufacturing goods from the EU....
31 March 2015
New Soy Sourcing Guidelines Welcomed by AICEUROPE - New Soy Sourcing Guidelines from the European Compound Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) have been recognised by The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) as an important...
UK-China Summit Gives Insight into Environmental ChallengesUK - Researchers from the UK and China met last month in Beijing to discuss ways that China can deal with environmental challenges and ensure food security....
Improved Seed Varieties to Aid African FarmersKENYA - Cornell University in the US has announced a new initiative to ensure that next-generation seed varieties with higher yields can reach farmers in Africa....
Syria Needs Millions of Dollars for Food SecuritySYRIA - The ongoing crisis in Syria has severely disrupted agricultural production and trade, leading to an urgent need for aid, said the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)....
30 March 2015
NCDEX Launches Sugar S Futures Contract INDIA - NCDEX, leading online commodity exchange has launched small grain size sugar futures contract (Sugar S) which will provide an additional risk management tool for the Indian sugar industry....
Canada Remains Top Destination for High Value US ExportsUS - In 2014, Canada remained the top destination for US exports of high-value agricultural products, with a total of $17.2 billion....
UK Announces New Food Enterprise Zones to Aid Rural EconomyUK - Six new Food Enterprise Zones (FEZs) have been approved to boost local food and drink economies....
CME: Analysts Predict US Corn Plantings DownUS - Analysts' predictions showed a fall in corn plantings in the US this year ahead of the USDA planting survey, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner....
27 March 2015
Farmers Need Urgent Help in the Central African RepublicCENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - Farmers in the Central African Republic urgently need seeds and tools for the upcoming planting season to prevent further deterioration of food security in the conflict-stricken...
Agricultural Innovations Developed by New FundingUK - £16 million is being invested in 25 projects aimed at developing innovative business ideas to support UK agriculture....
Less Fertiliser Does Not Mean Lower Sugar YieldAUSTRALIA - Early trial results show a new approach to fertiliser application in Wet Tropics cane farms is ultimately boosting the quality of water heading downstream, with minimal effect on...
Flower-Enriched Farms Boost Bee PopulationsUK - Flower strips sown into farmers' fields not only attract bees but increase their numbers, new University of Sussex research has shown....
US Corn Crop Expected to Drive Feed Grain PricesUS - A weather and crop specialist with CWB says, while anticipated reduced US corn planting this year will impact feed grain prices, it's unlikely to alter planting decisions on the western...
26 March 2015
Resource Efficiency Theme to Anuga FoodTecGERMANY - Resource efficiency is the central theme of the Anuga FoodTec exhibition that opened in Cologne, Germany this week....
A Growing Interest in Forage SorghumUS - Continued research on sorghum could help cattle producers diversify their feedstuffs....
Progress Achieved at National Bee Health RoundtableUS - On March 5, 2015, the National Bee Health Roundtable (BHRT) held its third workshop since its inception in March 2014. The industry members of the BHRT were pleased to report on the achievements...
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