Soybeans: an overview of production in South Korea and the world Soybeans are increasingly in demand on the global market, encouraging many countries to increase their production. USDA analysis shows South Korea’s soybean crop will increase in the coming years. However, during 2023 and 2024, oilseed production will remain at the same level as in […]
World grain harvest: forecast for 2023 FAO presented its forecast for the agricultural market. According to it, the world grain harvest in the 2022-23 marketing year in cash equivalent will amount to about 2.8 billion dollars. This figure is 1.7% lower than last season’s results. The main factor in the decline is the reduction in […]
Exotic wheat was bred by crossing a traditional variety with a wild Wheat is the most sought-after crop on the world market. However, its yields are declining due to climate change and environmental problems. Breeding has made the plant less resistant to external factors and aggravated the situation. Therefore, one of the main tasks of […]
Lack of rain negatively affects Brazil’s soybean crop The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released projections for global agricultural markets for the 2022-23 season. Brazil’s soybean crop is expected to reach a record high. Production should reach 153 million tons, with about 3.5 tons of beans harvested per hectare. At the same time, experts predict […]
Australian agriculture boosts production thanks to the weather For the past few years, agriculture in Australia has been highly productive. The main reason for successful seasons is favorable weather conditions, which please local farmers in 2022-2023. Last marketing year was tough for many producers. This is primarily due to the effects of La Niña, a […]
The first testing of GM wheat are conducted in the UK Rothamsted Research is field testing new varieties of GM wheat in the UK. The results are in. According to the researchers, the acrylamide content in flour made from this grain when baked is much lower than that of others. Rothamsted Research is a research […]
Cultivation of sunflower and leguminous crops: an overview of the profitability Agriculture in Kazakhstan is going through difficult times. Geopolitical conflicts, rising fuel and fertilizer prices, and unpredictable weather are making it difficult for local farmers to operate. Producers have had to adapt to the current situation. And not all have been able to withstand […]
Bean production quadrupled compared to 2013 According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the production of beans in Germany has quadrupled in the last 10 years. In 2022, the harvest reached a mark of 246 thousand tons, the legume grew on an area of 71 thousand hectares, which is also four times the area sown in […]
In India, local cereal prices are rising India is the second largest producer of wheat in the world. In 2022, as a result of geopolitical conflict, the world market faced a shortage of grain — and the country agreed to increase exports. Initially, local traders promised Egypt 500 thousand tons of wheat, but later this […]
Corn exports from Argentina are declining: reasons The season is not going well for farmers in Argentina. From March to June, corn exports fell by 40% compared to the 2021-2022 season. Farmers blame the decline on a decrease in acreage caused by a severe drought in the country. According to the Rosario Grain Exchange, corn […]