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2023.10.02
Dryland crop yields vastly different from irrigated corn and soybeans in Nebraska
Nebraska farmer Blake Johnson has seen 100 bushel yield differences between his early and later planted dryland corn this harvest season.
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2023.09.29
China's craft brewers cheer return of Australian barley imports
The return of Australian barley imports to China has brought a happy buzz to at least one industry - brewers of craft beers who are hoping for a much-needed reduction in costs.
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2023.09.28
SAB and Food for Mzanzi empower women and youth in the digital agriculture era
The South African Breweries (SAB) relies heavily on high-quality crops derived from thriving communities and healthy ecosystems for the brewing of its products.
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2023.09.27
“Strength in numbers: GEA robots save energy and water, especially with large herds”
GEA has further boosted the efficiency of its robots for milking large herds with a new system configuration on the DairyRobot R9500 automated milking system.
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2023.09.26
Italy's mango production on the rise as climate warms
Mango farming in Italy is becoming more widespread as hotter temperatures and the prospect of higher profit margins lead growing numbers of farmers to quit traditional crops in favour of exotic fruit.
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2023.09.26
India to cut floor price for basmati rice exports - sources
India will cut the floor price for basmati rice exports in the coming days, sources familiar with the matter said, after millers and traders complained about a sharp drop in overseas sales of the premium aromatic grain.
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2023.09.26
As farmers gray, Japan pins hopes on robots and smart agriculture
There is growing hope that Japan will benefit from so-called smart agriculture, which taps robot and information technology to save labor and reduce farming workloads.
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2023.09.25
EU's bid to save bees stings sugar beet farmers
Europe's sugar beet growers are turning away from the crop in a move that could drive soaring prices even higher, as the EU's environmental rules clash with its bid to stem food inflation and secure supplies.
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2023.09.25
Rwanda, Rhineland Palatinate Sign Letter Of Intent to Deepen Cooperation in Agriculture
Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana and Dr Volker Wissing signed a Joint Letter of Intent on deepening cooperation in the field of agriculture between Rwanda and the German State of Rhineland-Palatinate.
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2023.09.23
Bayer expands its fruits and vegetables business to strawberries
Bayer today announced the expansion of its leading Fruits and Vegetables business to strawberries.