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Thursday, May 17, 2012
New Zealand & Australia Join Forces at World Farmers' AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - Federated Farmers of New Zealand and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) have today announced that they will both apply for membership of international agricultural...
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Outlook Conference Examines Future of UK Agriculture ANALYSIS – There are some signs of improvement in the UK economy, according to an agricultural economist speaking at the UK Outlook Conference last week, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden....
Fertilizer Industry Launches Online Campaign Ahead of G8 Summit GLOBAL - The global fertilizer industry has launched a new online campaign called “Roots for Growth”, highlighting the important role which fertilizers play in addressing global food security...
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Winners Emerging from the Global Economic Crisis ANALYSIS - While the US economic recovery is continuing, it is slowing. There has been increasing consumption and increasing residential investment, but with falling non-residential investment,...
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Varieties for all at Cereals 2012 UK - Whatever combinable crops they grow, visitors to Cereals 2012 are almost guaranteed to find the varieties they need to boost productivity next season.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Crop Plots Showcase Arable Innovations at Cereals 2012 UK - New fungicides, novel breeding techniques and the latest nutrition findings are among numerous arable innovations that will be brought to life through hundreds of crop plots at Cereals ...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Global Assessment on Soil Biodiversity GLOBAL - The Department for Sustainable Soils and Grassland Systems at BBSRC-funded Rothamsted Research is launching a new Global Scientific Assessment on Soil Biodiversity as a result of an...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Cereals 2012 – Building on Success UK - The Cereals Event returns to Boothby Graffoe in Lincolnshire this summer as organiser Haymarket Exhibitions looks to build on the success of last year’s event.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Canola Tours Scheduled for Kansas US - Kansas farmers will have several opportunities to get a first-hand look at canola fields and research plots in Kansas during the Canola Field Tours scheduled this spring, said Mike Stamm,...
Friday, March 30, 2012
Food Versus Fuel - The Debate Continues ANALYSIS - Food versus fuel is the alliterative catchphrase we're hearing more often, and as the global population increases, the need for more sustainable sources of fuel rises, writes Gemma...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
CropWorld North America 2012 Kicks Off GLOBAL - CropWorld North America 2012 kicked off today in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, with speakers addressing policy challenges, new technologies, regulatory issues as well as sustainability...
Monday, March 26, 2012
DuPont Wins Award for Feedstock Innovation US - DuPont has won the 2012 Sustainable Biofuels Award in the Sustainable Feedstock Innovation Category for its Stover Harvest Collection Project.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Plant Science Critical to Health of the Nation UK - Innovation in plant science is essential not only to safeguard the supply of safe, high quality, affordable food, but also to maintain the health and well-being of the nation.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Sorghum for Ethanol Increases US - Around one third of the current sorghum crop is used to make ethanol. However, the industry is hoping to see that number grow.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Leaders Debate Land Use for Food or Fuel UK - Experts from agriculture and the biofuels industry came together at the BP Biofuels Sustainable Resilience Series in London to discuss the future of UK wheat and how it can be a sustainable...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Ag Implications of US, European Market Volatility ANALYSIS - If you think corn and soybeans have been volatile, you haven't seen anything yet was the opening message from Jim Wiesemeyer, senior vice president of Informa Economics, at a Commodity...
Monday, March 12, 2012
2012 Commodity Classic Hot Topic Roundup ANALYSIS - This year's Commodity Classic, held in Nashville, Tennessee, USA in early March, had US farmers out in full force to learn about the industry's hottest topics, writes Sarah Mikesell,...
Monday, March 05, 2012
Vilsack: Passing US Farm Bill Is Critical ANALYSIS - US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made it clear in his speech to a standing-room-only crowd of US farmers and ranchers at Commodity Classic on Friday that the most important item...
Friday, March 02, 2012
Growers Consider Technology, Risk Management at Commodity Classic ANALYSIS - Growers packed the Commodity Classic tradeshow floor in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, on Thursday to see the latest technology as they look to the 2012 growing season, reports Sarah Mikesell,...
Thursday, March 01, 2012
CAP Reforms Face Bumpy Ride with EU Parliament ANALYSIS - The reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy could be in for a bumpy ride when they come before the European Parliament.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Bayer's Ag Issues Forum Offers Sustainability, Economic Insights ANALYSIS - Bayer CropScience hosted the 2012 Ag Issues Forum today in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, with topics covering sustainability, global economic trends and global food security, writes Sarah...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sustainable Intensification to Meet Growing Demand ANALYSIS - Growth in the global population of 35 per cent by 2050, with 70 per cent of this population living in urban areas will produce greater and greater demand for food, writes Chris Ha...
Friday, February 24, 2012
Food Security on the Agenda at Dubbo Grains Update AUSTRALIA - The latest on global food security and the implications for the Australian grains industry will be presented to advisers and growers at the upcoming Grains Research and Development...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
NFU AGM - Farming to Help Kick Start Economy UK - The UK's £100 billion food and farming industry can help to kick start the country's economic recovery, writes Chris Harris.
Attraction of Renewable Options for Farming Community ANALYSIS - The major drivers for the farming community to adopt a variety of renewable fuels will be the high and rising oil process and the problems of food security, writes TheCropSite Editor...
NFU AGM - CAP Greening Will Not Penalise Champions UK - The greening of the Common Agricultural Policy will not "penalise the champions", writes Chris Harris from the National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham.
South Korea, US FTA Implemented in March US & SOUTH KOREA - United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced earlier this week, that the free trade agreement between the United States and South Korea (KORUS FTA) will be implemented...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
NFU AGM - Protests Greet Conference Delegates UK - As delegates gathered at the National Farmers' Union conference in Birmingham today (Tuesday) they were greeted with protest from animal welfarists protesting over forthcoming badger culls,...
Thursday, February 16, 2012
John Deere Innovations Recognised at Spanish Agricultural Trade Fair SPAIN - A number of innovative John Deere solutions have been recognised with awards at this year's FIMA fair in Zaragoza (14-18 February 2012), Spain's most prestigious international agricultural...
ENERGY NOW - NFU Offers Energy Advice Service UK - The National Farmers Union is launching an energy helpline service for farmers.
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