Local oilseed production in Pakistan and its challenges Local oilseed production in Pakistan needs modernisation to increase yields. This includes rapeseed, sunflower, soya and other crops. Experts say increasing productivity will help reduce the country’s dependence on edible oil imports. Pakistan buys about 3 million tonnes of the product to meet local demand. Total consumption […]
Winter crop in Australia will be above the ten-year average Australia’s winter crop will be close to 60 million tonnes in 2024-2025. This will be 27% above the 10-year average. It could be the third-largest crop in the country’s history, according to ABARES. The forecast includes data for wheat, barley and oilseed rape. Overview of […]
How forage sorghum helps preserve the Ogallala Watershed The High Plains region of the United States has historically been an important agricultural centre. It contributes significantly to economic growth and the agricultural sector. A variety of crops, including forage sorghum, are actively grown here. However, in recent years, farmers have faced a serious problem with […]
Thailand’s corn production growth is due to favourable weather conditions FAS forecasts Thai corn production growth and increase in rice production for the 2024-2025 season. The main driver of this growth is the expansion of planted areas. In addition, average yields have gone up. Analysts expect rice production to reach 20 million tonnes. The indicator will […]
The Netherland’s low winter wheat harvest is due to weather conditions The Netherlands recorded a low winter wheat harvest in 2024. At 574 thousand tonnes, it was the worst in 25 years. This is almost 46% below the previous season’s result. Total cereal production was 39% lower than in 2023, at 683 thousand tonnes. Wheat […]
South Korean milled rice yields hit by adverse weather conditions South Korea’s milled rice yields have fallen by 2%, leading to revised production forecasts. FAS analysts estimate that 3.6 million tonnes will be harvested in 2025. FAS forecast is based on farmland surveys. The experts have recorded crop losses in all fields. The reasons for […]
High oleic soybeans: potential and production challenges High oleic soybeans have great potential for increased production in the US. However, production development of these varieties remains slow due to a number of factors. In particular, farmers in the Mid-South find it uneconomical to grow soybeans. Variety benefits High oleic soybeans are suitable for the production […]
Factors influencing EU and UK wheat production: analytical insights by Chaslau Koniukh Weather conditions and macroeconomic processes have a major impact on the development of the European agricultural sector. However, trader and analytic Chaslau Koniukh , believe the situation will improve in 2025. According to forecasts, wheat production in the EU and the UK will […]
New Provisia rice variety delivers high yield and tillering capacity Nutrien Canada has launched a new Provisia rice variety, DG563PVL. It will be available for planting in 2025. The array is the result of crossbreeding with grain from the Provisia system. Agronomists have focused on increasing yield and improving the plant’s tillering. The new variety […]
Argentina’s corn acreage grows, and soybean acreage shrinks After several disappointing agricultural seasons, Argentina could finally see an increase in production. Local farmers are expected to expand corn acreage to 6.6 million hectares. This is up 0.3 million hectares from the previous revision. While corn is a financially profitable crop, soybeans are becoming less attractive. […]