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Study measures early detection of aging in seeds
Aging is a part of life, and plants are no exception. The life cycle of a plant is felt in gene banks that store plant materials, such as seeds.
Rabobank is counting on China to import less soya
China is by far the largest importer of soy in the world. And it is the final destination of more than 60% of the world’s soy. The product is mainly used in animal feed.
Agriculture Technology-as-a-Service Market to Witness Huge Growth by 2029
The Latest Released Agriculture Technology-as-a-Service market study has evaluated the future growth potential of Agriculture Technology-as-a-Service market and provides information and useful stats on market structure and size.
Japan feels the pinch as fertiliser costs soar thanks to Russia’s war
For many countries, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had a grave impact on food costs and availability. Grain export bans and pipeline shutdowns by Russia have resulted in a sharp increase in international food prices.
International Potato Center unveils late blight-resistant potato for Kenya and Nigeria
The International Potato Center (CIP) is working on providing market access to genetically engineered potato varieties with complete resistance to late blight disease for farmers in Kenya and Nigeria.
Smart technologies help facilitate spring farming across China
With smart technologies facilitating spring farming, more than 36,700 square kilometers of grain have been sown so far across China.
IFAD loan of 5 million euros to Mauritania to help strengthen the resilience of marginalized rural populations
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have signed a loan agreement for 5 million euros.
UK farming blamed for ‘more than a quarter of particle pollution in cities’
London, Birmingham and Leicester are hit by particle pollution created more from agriculture than other sources from the cities themselves, according to a new research
Farmers Should Play Role of Entrepreneurs in Market, says AC&RI Dean
Good value addition and marketing methods would promote increased market value for Agri-products, said Dean Dr. P.P. Mahendran of the Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC&RI).
CM Mann Promises Compensation for Crop Loss; Launches Crop Insurance Scheme
CM Mann stated that the Punjab government will be committed to the welfare of the farmers and farm labourers.