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A new approach to improve biological control agents of agricultural pests

Date：May. 3, 2021 Category：Viewpoint & Interview

In a new study, researchers from the University of Bern developed an experimental approach that may be used to improve a wide range of organisms that rely on mi...

Upland cotton genome sequenced to aid breeding

Date：Apr. 23, 2015 Category：Science&Research

A major international collaboration has cracked the genetic code of upland cotton, which accounts for more than 90 percent of cultivated cotton worldwide.

Western Australia could become GM-free after election

Date：Apr. 7, 2015 Category：Regulations

The Labor Party in Western Australia has said all GM crops would be banned if it wins the next state election.

CME: Analysts predict US corn plantings down

Date：Mar. 31, 2015 Category：Markets

US analysts' predictions showed a fall in corn plantings in the US this year ahead of the USDA planting survey, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

Scientists reveal genetic differences in wheat

Date：Mar. 27, 2015 Category：Science&Research

Kansas State University scientists have released findings of a two-year study of the genetic diversity of wheat, that could aid future crop improvement.

India's hybrid rice sowing area exceeds 2.5 million hectares

Date：Mar. 26, 2015 Category：Markets

Even though government has not fix any target for hybrid rice production, India’s hybrid rice sowing acreage has exceeded 2.5 million hectares during 2014, Ind...

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India to procure 30 Million tonnes of wheat in rabi season

Date：Mar. 9, 2015 Category：Markets

Indian government has set a target of 30 million tonnes of wheat procurement in rabi marketing season (RMS) 2015-16, Raosaheb Patil Danve, Indian minister of st...

India to spend $32 million on online agri platforms

Date：Mar. 6, 2015 Category：Markets

India will be investing $32 million on promotion of national agricultural market through agri-tech infrastructure fund (ATIF) to be implemented during 2014-15 t...

India’s Rabi Crops Sowing Down by 4.14 Million Hectares

Date：Mar. 2, 2015 Category：Markets

India’s rabi crop sowing area coverage has recorded a negative growth at 61.79 million hectares as on February 20, 2015, registering a drop of 4.14 million hec...

How Do Neonicotinoid and Fipronil Insecticides Harm Wildlife?

Date：Feb. 17, 2015 Category：Science&Research

Important insecticides, Neonicotinoid and fipronil, have a range of impacts on birds, mammals and fish, according to a new review of scientific literature.

Israel, India Extend Agri Cooperation

Date：Jan. 15, 2015 Category：Markets

To take agriculture cooperation between two countries to new level, Israel has signed the third phase of agriculture cooperation project for next three years (2...

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Favourable Weather Boosts Brazil Soybeans

Date：Jan. 15, 2015 Category：Markets

Over the weekend rains have been favourable in Mato Grosso, one of Brazil’s largest soybean growing states, providing good moisture for the growing crops.

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India’s Rabi Sowing Down at 56.61 Million Hectares

Date：Jan. 15, 2015 Category：Markets

India’s rabi sowing has recorded a drop of over 3.09 million hectares at 56.61 million hectares as on January 9, 2015, as per the data released by Directorate ...

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PHI-base – A Database to Protect Crop Yields

Date：Jan. 9, 2015 Category：Products

Scientists at Rothamsted Research, which is strategically supported by BBSRC, in collaboration with other researchers globally have improved an Open Access inte...

Using Weedy Rice Traits to Boost Cultivated Rice Yields

Date：Dec. 31, 2014 Category：Science&Research

Genetic traits in weedy rice may someday be used to develop sturdy, high-yield varieties of cultivated rice that will flourish in the face of climate change, th...

Stuart Knight: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Range of Cereal Fungicides

Date：Dec. 22, 2014 Category：Viewpoint & Interview

The 2014 HGCA Agronomists’ Conference kicked off with an in-depth analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of a range of cereal fungicides, with a presentation...

Drop in EU Rapeseed Blamed on Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment Ban

Date：Dec. 18, 2014 Category：Markets

A drop in EU rapeseed production in 2015 was forecast at Copa-Cogeca oilseeds working party as first results of the neonicotinoid seed treatment ban start to em...

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India’s rabi crop planting area down to 36.09 mn ha

Date：Dec. 5, 2014 Category：Markets

India has recorded a drop in rabi area coverage at 36.09 million hectares as of November 28, as per rabi crops data released by directorate of economics and sta...

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Bayer Responds to Bee Announcements Regarding Neonicotinoids

Date：Jul. 4, 2014 Category：Viewpoint & Interview

Bayer remains committed to environmentally safe use of its products. More than 100 studies have concluded that when used according to label instructions, neonic...

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Seed Treatment Market Expected to Reach $5.61 Billion by 2020

Date：Jul. 4, 2014 Category：Markets

The global market for seed treatment is expected to reach $5.61 billion by 2020. Seed treatment demand is expected to increase due to growing need for protectio...

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A new approach to improve biological control agents of agricultural pests

Upland cotton genome sequenced to aid breeding

Western Australia could become GM-free after election

CME: Analysts predict US corn plantings down

Scientists reveal genetic differences in wheat

India's hybrid rice sowing area exceeds 2.5 million hectares

India to procure 30 Million tonnes of wheat in rabi season

India to spend $32 million on online agri platforms

India’s Rabi Crops Sowing Down by 4.14 Million Hectares

How Do Neonicotinoid and Fipronil Insecticides Harm Wildlife?

Israel, India Extend Agri Cooperation

Favourable Weather Boosts Brazil Soybeans

India’s Rabi Sowing Down at 56.61 Million Hectares

PHI-base – A Database to Protect Crop Yields

Using Weedy Rice Traits to Boost Cultivated Rice Yields

Stuart Knight: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Range of Cereal Fungicides

Drop in EU Rapeseed Blamed on Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment Ban

India’s rabi crop planting area down to 36.09 mn ha

Bayer Responds to Bee Announcements Regarding Neonicotinoids

Seed Treatment Market Expected to Reach $5.61 Billion by 2020

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