GM Chinese vigna has emerged in Ghana The Ghanaian government has approved the first GM crop for commercial cultivation — Chinese vigna, also known as cowpea. The GM crop is resistant to a common pest, the pod borer or Maruca vitrata. This moth destroys legume and soybean crops and is a major cause of crop […]
Rice importers increase their purchases BPI Crop Production Bureau has released new data on the volume of agricultural products purchases. According to the results, the top importers of rice changed in July. Among them were Vietnam, the Philippines and Pakistan. Rice purchases in the Philippines were around 2.4 million tonnes. The increase in purchases was […]
A new project to improve grain and oilseed crop quality in Atlantic Canada Grain quality is deteriorating as a result of climate change. Scientists are working hard to develop new varieties that can survive in different weather conditions. Breeding is also essential for growing crops in areas previously considered unsuitable. One such area is the […]
Venezuelan rice growers plan to expand operations After years of decline, Venezuelan rice and corn growers are increasing production. The government is supporting them by offering a range of incentives. For example, the Venezuelan agricultural guild is financing the purchase of seeds and fertiliser. Such support from the authorities is crucial in the current economic […]
How a Danish producer is meeting the growing demand for peas Demand for peas is steadily increasing in Denmark, not only in the domestic market. Local producers are increasingly exporting the legume to other European countries. In the 2024 season, however, Danish farmers face difficulties that could affect the quantity and quality of the harvest. […]
Record summer grain harvest: overview of global production The 2024 farming season brought good results for Chinese farmers. By 2.5% increased the summer grain harvest compared to the previous period. The main factor behind the increase in production was the expansion of the area under cultivation. The total area under summer cereals was more than […]
How Indonesia’s government plans to reduce rice imports Indonesia is the world’s fourth-largest rice producer. It is also one of the top three consumers of the crop. For the 2024-2025 season, analysts predict a reduction in the country’s harvest due to drought. In this context, rice imports will increase. Rice is one of the most […]
Analysts are optimistic about global oilseed production Global oilseed production has faced some challenges in recent years. These include reduced yields due to drought in many major exporting countries. This has led to volatility in product prices. However, for the 2024-2025 season, analysts are predicting a fall in the oilseed cost in the world market. […]
Mexico’s grain production: a review of expectations for the main crops FAS analysts have produced an agricultural forecast for 2024-2025. According to the estimates, Mexico’s grain production will increase compared to the previous period, when yields of major crops were affected by adverse weather conditions. Severe drought then reduced wheat, corn and other grain production. […]
How scientists in Australia plan to increase chickpea and lentil yields Australia has launched an international agricultural research project. Participants say it will help increase yields of chickpeas, beans and lentils. Several companies, including GRDC, are funding the project. Features of the project The new research aims to increase the production of the target crops […]