Despite record rapeseed harvest, oil production declines India has harvested a record rapeseed crop, but its processing will be reduced in the coming months. The fact is that local farmers do not intend to sell their products, they hold them back, hoping for a further increase in value. This position of local producers can cause […]
A new variety of soft wheat began to grow in the fields of Uzbekistan Scientists from Uzbekistan have introduced a new variety of soft wheat called «Pakhlavon». Last year, the seeds were grown in an experimental field, resulting in a yield of about 55 quintals per hectare. Now, 280 tons of this variety have been […]
What’s forcing Beijing to increase soybean production The Chinese government plans to increase soybean production. According to a document from the relevant ministry, by 2025 it intends to increase the cultivation of the crop by 40% compared to the current figures. Overall, the authorities want to reach 23 million tons of soybeans. Experts note that […]
Organic soybean producers will participate in the Perdue AgriBusiness program One of the largest U.S. grain corporations, Perdue AgriBusiness, announced the launch of a program in which organic soybean producers will participate. It is the first contract initiative designed for SOYLEIC high oleic soybeans. Farmers from Virginia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and Delaware will […]
Innovations in wheat breeding will increase grain production Seed market leader BASF2, a German corporation, is innovating in wheat breeding. Thus the producer intends to meet the growing needs of the world agricultural market. Experts believe that the main task today is to increase the production of wheat. The demand for crops is growing rapidly, […]
World market expects corn trade to increase FAO published a forecast of the volume of world trade in crops in the current season. Expectations were increased by 7.4 million tons and amounted to 473.2 million tons. However, despite the increase, the forecast is still lower than in the previous marketing year. First of all, analyst […]
How eco-labeling of winter wheat works In Canada, eco-labeling of winter wheat has begun to protect an endangered duck species. The fact is that these birds live and feed in the fields where these varieties of grain are grown, and the labeling will help identify important locations for birdwatchers. An ecolabeling program has been launched […]
Morocco’s agricultural sector suffers from drought The agricultural market is more susceptible to weather conditions, and they are not always favorable to farmers. For example, Morocco’s agricultural sector will suffer losses this season due to the prolonged drought. Analysts predict that cereal production will decrease by 53%. Morocco is experiencing a lack of rainfall, the […]
What factors influence the increase in the production of grain crops This year, weather conditions are in favor of the agricultural sector. Analysts promise that grain crop production will reach record values — 2.8 billion tons, which is 1.1% more than last season’s results. Despite good expectations, this volume will not be able to satisfy […]
Drought won’t affect Brazil’s record soybean crop Weather conditions are not looking good for Brazilian farmers, but they do not intend to backtrack on their plan to increase crop production. Despite the approaching La Niña and government restrictions, they are aiming for a record soybean crop. Brazil’s agricultural market is facing tough times, but so […]