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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.
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.
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.
Bayer expands its fruits and vegetables business to strawberries
Bayer today announced the expansion of its leading Fruits and Vegetables business to strawberries.
More than 70% of farmers have already seen large impacts of climate change on their farm, new global research across 8 countries reveals
71% of farmers say that climate change already has a large impact on their farm, and even more are worried about the impact this will have in the future.
Raven Cart Automation syncs combine with grain carts during harvest
The new autonomous system is compatible with most Case IH and New Holland tractors model year 2020 or newer.
Extreme Brazil heat in last week of winter a risk to soybean planting
A large part of Brazil is expected to suffer from extreme heat this week, with meteorologists warning of temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F), which could hamper the country's soybean planting.
SIMEZA and CESCO: leading global grain handling, storing and processing solution providers to showcase at the Grain and Milling Expo in Morocco
SIMEZA, one of the pioneer silo companies in Europe and CESCO, German company which designs and supplies industrial plants for handling, storing and processing grain will be attending the October 4th&5th Grain and Milling Expo in Casablanca.
World Vegetable Centre and International Fertiliser Development Centre signs MoU to promote crop research and nutrition in Tanzania
The World Vegetable Centre (WorldVeg) and International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a collaboration effort to promote crop research and nutrition in Tanzania.
India tightens wheat stocks limits, no plan to axe import tax
India will reduce the limit on the amount of wheat stocks that traders and millers can hold but it has no immediate plans to abolish the import duty on the grain, a top government official said, indicating sufficient local supplies.