Weather Damage to Bulgarian Crops Assessed BULGARIA - Bulgaria experienced challenging weather this past autumn and winter that stymied seeding operations and brought record low temperatures, snowfall and extensive winterkill.
Canada Seeded Area Forecast at a Record High CANADA - USDA estimates 2012/13 Canada canola area at 8.05 million hectares, up 0.58 million or up 8 per cent from last year. Statistics Canada’s 2012 March Intentions of Principal Field Crop...
China Soybean Demand Continues to Rise CHINA - While record early season sales have not been indicative of future exports, it does highlight the growing demand for soybean imports by China and their need to ensure adequate supplies....
EU Rapeseed: Area, Production Forecast Down from Last Year EU - Rapeseed production in the European Union (EU) for 2012/13 is forecast at 18.0 million tons, down 1.1 million or 6 per cent from last year, and down 1.8 million or 9 per cent...
Research: Increased Sclerotinia Risk for Oilseed Crops UK - This is a time when oilseed rape growers are nervous about crop disease. High prices mean many more vulnerable hectares have been planted, so warnings of increased risk from the fungus disease...
With Favourable Weather, India Oilseed Production Likely to Grow INDIA - Assuming normal monsoon rains and favourable growing conditions, total oilseed production in MY 2012/13 (Oct-Sep) is likely to grow three per cent to 35.6 million tons.
Science, Industry Club Together to Deliver Better Crops UK - Today, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is announcing nine new industry-relevant crop science projects as part of the Crop Improvement Research Club (C...
First Approval Worldwide for New Seed Treatment GLOBAL – The first regulatory approval worldwide has been granted to Bayer CropScience for its new fungicidal seed treatment solution EverGol (active ingredient: penflufen) in Canada.
Mexico Oilseed Production Expected to Increase in 2012/13 MEXICO - The Post/New MY (market year) 2012/13 total Mexican oilseed production forecast is increased slightly to 298,000 metric tons (MT) based on assumed normal weather conditions and an increase...
Irish Sowings Ahead of Schedule IRELAND - This year has seen one of the earliest planting seasons in recent years due to excellent conditions over the last month, according to Irish Farmers Association National Grain Chairman...
Oilseed Production Forecast is Up Eight Per Cent PAKISTAN - MY 2012/13 oilseed production is forecast at a record 5.8 MMT, up eight per cent from the estimated 5.7 MMT harvested in MY 2011/12.
India’s Rapeseed Harvest Boosts Demand for Vegetable Oil Imports INDIA - Rapeseed area in India for 2011/12 is estimated 300,000 hectares lower this month to 6.7 million. The area declined from 7.25 million hectares last year as farmers in northern India responded...
Strong Prospects for China Oilseeds CHINA - Market year (MY) 12/13 total oilseed production is forecast at 56 million metric tons (MMT), a slight adjustment of one percent from last year's estimated 56.6 MMT.
Strong Outlook for Korea Oilseed Production KOREA - Soybean consumption in market year (MY) 2012/13 is forecast to remain steady at 1.3 million MT, of which 920,000 MT will go for crushing and 370,000 MT for food processing.
Poor Weather Hits India Winter Oilseeds INDIA - Poor winter rains and lower oilseed area in Rajasthan have not only reduced rabi (winter sown) oilseed planting to 8.1 million hectares, but also reduced the net availability of oilseeds...
HGCA-AHDB Winter Planting Survey Results Available UK - Based on more than 3,000 responses from a representative sample of farm businesses across England and Wales, results show the total area planted to cereals and oilseeds in England and Wales...
Broadacre Industries to Perform Well AUSTRALIA - The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is projecting strong average farm cash income performance for all broadacre industries in 2011-...
Tunisia Oilseeds, Soybean and Products Annual TUNISIA - Tunisia’s olive harvest for MY (market year) 2011/12 totaled 900,000 MT, an increase of more than 60 percent over last year’s harvest.
Philippines Third Largest Market for US Soybean Meal PHILIPPINES - The Philippines was the 3rd largest market for US soybean meal (SBM) and the world's largest coconut oil (CNO) exporter in both 2010 and 2011.
EU Missing Out on GM Feed Opportunity ANALYSIS - Is Europe's headstrong views on GM crops putting EU farmers at a competitive disadvantage, writes TheCropSite editor Charlotte Johnston
Oilseed Crops Require Careful Spring Canopy Management UK - Following near perfect conditions for oilseed rape crops to establish during the autumn of 2011, many arable farmers will need to deploy a careful canopy management strategy to ensure that...
WASDE: Wheat Exports Up, Grains Predicted Lower GLOBAL - US wheat exports are raised supported by the stronger-than-expected pace of sales and shipments, according to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
January Ends with ‘Optimistic’ Outlooks for Scottish Farmers UK - Half the amount of rain fell in the Scottish Borders last month, in comparison to the same time last year.
CHS and Cargill Expand TEMCO Grain Export Operations US - Cargill and CHS Inc. have announced the two agribusiness companies are expanding the scope of their TEMCO LLC, grain export terminal joint venture to include other Pacific Northwest export...
Expert Presents 2012 Global Weather Outlook ANALYSIS - Drew Lerner, president and senior agricultural meteorologist of World Weather, recently presented global weather expectations for 2012 to US grain farmers and livestock producers at...
ADM Reports Second Quarter 2012 Earnings of $80 Million US - Archer Daniels Midland Company today reported financial results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011. The company reported net earnings for the quarter of $80 million, or $0.12 per share,...
CME Expands Offering with Grain and Oilseed Swaps US - CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, yesterday announced it has expanded its centrally cleared, over-the-counter (OTC) agricultural swap offering through...
Get on the Right Track with The UK Pesticide Guide 2012 UK - The latest edition of The UK Pesticide Guide is now in stock and is described as a "must-have" reference book for anyone using, or advising on, pesticide products in the UK market.
Brazil Harvests Largest Grain Crop in 2011 BRAZIL - Brazil says it has had the biggest grain harvest in its history, of nearly 160 million tonnes in 2011, and has forecasted a further rise for 2012.
Alpcot Agro: Final Harvest Report 2011 GLOBAL - Alpcot Agro reports the final harvest figures for 2011. The total harvest of crops for sale in 2011 amount to about 279,800 tons gross weight across 91,400 harvested hectares.











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