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2023.06.23
Central US drought intensifies, threatening grains and soy
The worst U.S. Midwest drought since 2012 expanded over the past week despite mild temperatures as a lack of rain across the heart of the American farm belt threatened newly seeded corn and soybean crops, climatologists said in a weekly report.
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2023.06.22
Finnish poultry farm feeds insect-based protein to organic layers
Mäntymäen Luomutila in Hyvinkää is the first farm in Finland to use insect protein-based feed for organic laying hens, according to a company press release.
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2023.06.22
Exclusive: India's wheat output 10% lower than government estimates, trade body says
MUMBAI, June 21 (Reuters) - India's wheat harvest in 2023 is at least 10% lower than the government's estimate, a leading trade body told Reuters on Wednesday, amid a sharp rise in local prices during the past two months.
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2023.06.21
India approves wheat, broken rice exports requests from 4 countries
MUMBAI, June 20 (Reuters) - India has decided to approve wheat and broken rice exports to few selected countries following their requests to allow the shipments of the grains, the government said in two separate notifications issued late on Tuesday.
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2023.06.20
Mexican president moves to prioritize domestic corn for tortillas
Mexico's president announced on Monday he will sign an agreement this week with makers of the country's food staple tortillas that ensures they only use non-genetically modified (GM) white corn while also setting new tariffs on imports of the grain.
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2023.06.20
Cotton crops pop up in coastal regions as farmers take break from sugar cane
Cotton is known as a desert crop, but farms are appearing in unexpected regions across Queensland.
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2023.06.20
How to Manage Fruit Flies on Mango, Experts in International Workshop Answer
Minister Shobha Karandlaje stressed the importance of producing pest-free and residue-free fruits and vegetables to access global markets and increase farmers' income.
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2023.06.20
Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports
NAIROBI, June 19 (Reuters) - Kenya on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union that will guarantee duty-free access for its farm produce into its biggest export market.
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2023.06.19
Welcome to the Next Generation of Agricultural Drones
The newest crop of drones promises farmers greater sustainability and autonomy, while drawing interested newcomers into the field.
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2023.06.19
France strengthens support to poultry farmers
Those affected by avian influenza to receive further support