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Farmers Eye Lead in Processed Cashew Exports
A Cambodian Cashew Association report showed that in 2022, Cambodia exported 670,000 tonnes of fresh cashew nuts to the international market, valued at $1,077 million, a drop of 34.65 percent.
Govt Directs Agencies to Purchase Onion from Farmers Due to Fall in Prices
Following reports of falling prices in the mandis, the government has directed its procurement agencies to immediately intervene in the market for the purchase of Kharif red onion and for simultaneous dispatch & sale to consumption centres.
Expert ventures into dragon fruit farming
Some two kilometres from Kithimani Town, behind Club Target in Yatta, Machakos County, is a two-acre orchard, with about 1,500 dragon fruit trees. We meet Dr Monicah Waiganjo, the owner.
Argentina's 'unprecedented' drought pummels farmers and economy
A historic drought ravaging Argentina's crops is deepening the grain exporting giant's economic crisis, crushing farmers across the Pampas, heightening default fears and putting at risk targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund.
Sustainable feed production – where do phytogenics fit in?
The future of animal nutrition was discussed in the last stop of the “Conneckting the world” tour of German-based animal nutrition company Dr Eckel.
Agriculture needs fresh approach to tackle insect resistance to biopesticides, new analysis finds
Insect pests which attack crops have extraordinary powers to develop resistance to greener pesticides and a new way to manage resistance risks is needed, according to analysis by University of Stirling scientists.
Brazil approves cultivation of GM wheat
Drought-resistant wheat may appeal to farmers in that region, where crops such as corn and soybeans have recently faced water stress.
Agricultural certification stimulates compliance with environmental legislation by coffee farms in Brazil
The researchers analyzed data for more than 500 coffee farms in areas of Atlantic Rainforest and Cerrado, in 84 municipalities in the states of São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
Costa Plans More Berry Cultivation in China
Many farmers in Australia suffered severe losses in 2022 due to heavy rainfall and flooding brought about by La Niña. Costa Group, the country’s largest avocado producer, is also trying to recover from these problems.
Australia Set for Record-Breaking Farm Exports After Heavy Rains
Australia is expected to report record agricultural exports in the current fiscal year, according to the government, after years of heavy rain boosted yields.