Crop Industry News
24 April 2015
Australian Farmers Want Trade Deal to Centre on Agriculture AUSTRALIA – Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP) negotiations should be seeking “ambitious outcomes”, placing farming at the heart of an agreement, says a producer organisation....
Global Researchers Collaborate for Sustainable Intensification in AfricaGLOBAL - 23 African and European research partners will collaborate on a new long term research and innovation partnership, focussing on sustainable intensification of the agro-food system in...
Could the Apple Watch Fit Farming?ANALYSIS – Mainstream technology took a major leap forward today with the launch of the Apple Watch, but agriculture is already firmly on board with the wearable revolution....
23 April 2015
FAO: Soil Degradation 'Alarming'GERMANY - The importance of soils for global food production was highlighted by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) at the start of Global Soil Week in Berlin....
New Test Could Prevent Spread of 'Killer' BeesAUSTRALIA - Researchers have developed a genetic test that can help prevent the spread of infected bees, which threaten hives in Australia....
Switch for Alternative Plant Photosynthesis Pathway DiscoveredUS - A switch has been identified for an alternative pathway of energy flow in photosynthesis, which helps to balance plant metabolic needs, according to new research....
More Freedom for EU to Decide on Use of GMO's for Food and FeedEU - The EU Commission has presented the outcome of its review of the decision-making process for the authorisation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as food and feed. ...
How is US Bird Flu Outbreak Affecting Corn, Oilseed Futures?US - Declines in US maize and soybean futures prices have been linked to the recent outbreak of bird flu in the US. ...
Soy Can Help Clean Up Oil SpillsUS - Soy lecithin can be used as a chemical dispersant to help clean up oil spills, researchers have discovered....
British Bee Diet Blamed for DeclineUK - Different land use types cause differences in protein levels in British bee diets, which could impact on population size, according to new research from Lancaster University....
22 April 2015
UK Milling Premium Still Near this Season’s LowUK - The UK ex-farm full-spec bread wheat milling premium continues to sit around its lowest level this season, increasing only slightly last week after dipping below £30/t for the first time...
Russian Wheat Regains Competitive EdgeRUSSIA - Despite the export tax which has been imposed on it since February, Russian wheat is now looking competitive on the world market once again. ...
Upland Cotton Genome Sequenced to Aid BreedingGLOBAL - A major international collaboration has cracked the genetic code of upland cotton, which accounts for more than 90 percent of cultivated cotton worldwide....
Heavy Rains Benefit Wheat but Delay Other PlantingsUS - More rainstorms have swept over much of the Texas, leaving fields too soggy to work in many areas, but generally benefiting wheat, pastures and rangeland, according to Texas A&M AgriLife...
21 April 2015
Corn Planting Will Soon Move into High Gear, but Drought PersistsUS - Corn planting in Kansas will soon be in full swing, but dry soils are making for a less than ideal start to the season....
Political Parties Commit to Food and FarmingUK - Long-term commitments to British food and the acceleration of high-speed broadband roll-out are among the promises made by the UK's political parties in their recently published manifestos....
Rise in Price of Chinese Farm ProduceCHINA - The price of farm produce in China has risen over the last week according to a survey of 36 large and medium sized cities carried out by the Ministry of Commerce....
China Steps up Monitoring of Farm and Aquatic ProductsCHINA - Monitoring of farm and aquaculture products in China by the Ministry of Agriculture for quality and safety has found that the majority are safe and the levels of contamination have remained...
20 April 2015
Rice Conservation Meeting Sets the Stage for Sustainability TalksUS - Earlier this week, the USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited hosted meetings for contributing partners in the Sustaining the Future of Rice Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)....
Can Bioenergy Sustainably Contribute to Future Energy Supplies?BRAZIL - A report by an international scientific organisation showed that bioenergy can help to meet energy demands in the future, despite concerns over increasing food supply requirements....
A New Look HGCA at Cereals 2015UK - The latest chapter in the 50 year history of HGCA will open at Cereals 2015, where it will exhibit in its new guise as AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds....
2015 Grain Harvest - A Game of Two HalvesNEW ZEALAND - The 2015 Grain Harvest has been a game of two halves, according to survey results released by the Arable Industry Marketing Initiative (AIMI)....
Indian Sugar Output up 3.2 Million Tonnes INDIA - India’s sugar production has recorded an increase of 3.2 million tonnes at 26.35 million tonnes as on April 15, 2015....
17 April 2015
Residue Levels in Food Falling Across EUEU - The amount pesticides or veterinary drug residues found in meat and food products across Europe is falling and the majority of products pose no risk to public health....
South Korea - A Changing Market for Rice?SOUTH KOREA and US - South Korea is a small, but high-value market for the US rice industry. The US exports have averaged more than 104,000 MT of rice to Korea annually over the past six years...
Stronger Canadian Wheat Board Increases CompetitionCANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced the approval of a deal reached between Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and G3 Global Grain Group which ensures CWB becomes a fully private and...
Canada Investing in Grain Sector to Increase ExportsCANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced an investment of C$1.4 million under Growing Forward 2 for two projects being led by the Canada Grains Council (CGC) to help the grain industry...
Maize Roots Developed Better Nitrogen Efficiency Over Last CenturyUS - Selective breeding of maize over the last century to increase yield may have indirectly led to the evolution of more efficient root systems, according to researchers....
16 April 2015
What Are Priorities for Future Sustainable Food Production?ANALYSIS - Making research in agriculture and the agri-food sector a priority, promoting innovation and improving the exchange of knowledge are going to be essential in developing food production...
FAO Supporting Yemenis Farmers as Conflict EscalatesYEMEN - Amidst escalating conflict at a crucial time in the country’s cropping season, almost 11 million people in Yemen are severely food insecure and millions more are at risk of not meeting...
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