Category: Agriculture
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Brazil Lowers Agricultural Tariffs to Fight Inflation
On Thursday May 12, the Government of Brazil (GOB) cut import tariffs for several categories of goods, focusing on food staples in an attempt to reduce consumer inflation.
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Network Thinking can Revolutionise Agriculture
New perspectives show how advances in complexity science can change the way we think about and manage farm and global food systems for good.
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Argentina Sugar Report
Argentine sugar production for marketing year (MY) 2022-2023 is forecast at 1.71 million tons, raw value, practically unchanged from the previous year.
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40 % of Land on Earth Has Been Wrecked
UN report: People have wrecked 40% of all the land on Earth
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China New Agricultural Plan
On April 27, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the 2022 Legislative Plan Work Plan.
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Mexico Sugar Report
Mexico sugar production is forecasted at 6.3 million metric tons raw value (MMT-RV) for MY 2022/2023 (October-September), marginally higher than the previous year, due to better weather conditions, better availability of water in reservoirs, and expected late summer rains that may improve cane yields.
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China Sugar Report
Total sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2022/23 (October – September) is forecast at 10 MMT, up 400,000 MT from the revised MY 2021/22 estimate.
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Farmers on Biodegradable Mulch Films
Interesting to hear what farmers have to say about biodegradable mulch films
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EU Sugar Report
EU27 sugar production forecast for market year (MY) 2022/23 is projected at 16.3 million metric tons (MMT), as farmers reduce sugar beet plantings in favor of more profitable crops.
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Columbia, India, Kenya and South Africa Sugar Report
Sugar Report for Columbia, India, Kenya and South Africa
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Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Philippines Sugar Report
Sugar report for Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Philippines
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Thailand Sugar Report
Sugar production recovered to normal levels between 10 and 11 million metric tons in MY2021/22 and will remain at those same levels in MY2022/23 due to high fertilizer costs and limited acreage expansion.
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DOE Presentations on Ethanol Opportunities and Soil Carbon Storage
DOE Resources from Ethanol Opportunities and Soil Carbon Storage Workshops
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Jamaica Sugar Report
Jamaica’s raw sugar production in Marketing Year (MY)2021/2022 was 40,450 MT, eight percent lower than the previous MY.
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Guatemala Sugar Report
In marketing year 2022/2023, Guatemala is forecast to produce 2.6 million metric tons of sugar from sugarcane from a harvested area of 258,000 hectares.
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Costa Rica Sugar Report
FAS/San José expects Costa Rican sugar cane production in marketing year 2021/22 to fall by 2 percent – remaining just below 4 million metric tons – driving sugar production down 2 percent to 416,000 metric tons on lower projected yields.
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Australia Sugar Report
Australia’s sugar production is forecast to increase to 4.45 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2022/23, from an estimated 4.12 MMT in MY 2021/22.
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US Grants for Potato, Wine and Barley Innovations
Three Idaho-based grants support potato, wine and barley innovation
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High Commodity Prices and Food Insecurity
The Ukraine Conflict and Other Factors Contributing to High Commodity Prices and Food Insecurity
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US Agribusiness Trade Mission to UK
USDA Accepting Applications for United Kingdom Trade Mission
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Impact Russia-Ukraine War on Thai Agricultural Sector
The Impact of Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Thai Agricultural Sector
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Philippines Streamlines Biotech Regulations
Philippines Streamlines Biotechnology Regulations with Revised Joint Department Circular
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Jordan Agricultural Biotechnology Report
The country continues to have no clear agricultural biotechnology framework.
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Brazil Seeks Remedies for Fertilisers Disruptions
Brazil Agriculture Seeks Remedies for Potential Fertilizer Disruptions
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University of Nebraska to Develop Bioplastics for Agriculture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are part of a new $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop bioplastics for use in agriculture over the next four years
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UAE Agricultural Biotechnology Report
Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE (GCC-4) permit the importation of GE food products of plant origin
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Effects of Biodegradable Film Mulching on Bacterial Diversity in Soils
Effects of biodegradable film mulching on bacterial diversity in soils
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Illinois Farmers Promote Bioplastics (FREE)
A better alternative is renewable corn-based bioplastics made from corn grown by local farm families. This is a FREE article.
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US Farmers to Face PFAS Crisis
Maine farmers could face financial ruin amid PFAS crisis
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Financial Times Documentary on Afyren Fertilizers
How to reduce Europe’s reliance on fossil-based fertilisers?
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Brazil Economic and Agricultural Report
This report highlights the major macroeconomic indicators in Brazil, providing a forecast for 2022 and an overview of the Brazilian agricultural situation, including trade figures
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ECBF Invests in Agricultural Water Management
ECBF invests in the €16M VC round of Elicit Plant, France, to accelerate commercialization of their water stress management solutions for field crops internationally
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Recycling of Agricultural Plastic in France
Overview of an organisation doing agricultural plastics recycling in France
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Cosun Beet Receives Grant for Biorefinery
Subsidy for sustainable biorefinery from sugar beet pulp
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Austrian Climate and Agricultural Policy Report
Austria: Climate Change A Challenge for Austrian Agriculture and Agricultural Policy
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Xampla and Croda Partner on Biodegradable Seed Coating
Xampla and Croda partner on microplastic-free, biodegradable seed coatings for the agricultural sector.
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New NL Nitrogen Policy
Netherlands: New Dutch Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Nature and Nitrogen Policy Installed
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EU Biotech and New Production Technologies Report
European Union: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
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Agricultural Biotech Report Panama and Mexico
Agricultural Biotech Report Panama and Mexico
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Biobased Materials for Sustainable Aquaculture
BIOGEARS: bio-based materials for sustainable European aquaculture
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EU 2022 Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products
The European Commission allocated €185.9 million euros ($210.6 million USD) in 2022 for the promotion of European Union agri-food products both globally and in Europe.
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Agricultural Biotech Report for Nigeria, Taiwan and Venezuela
Agricultural Biotech Report for Nigeria, Taiwan and Venezuela
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Agricultural Biotech Reports for Belgium, Ecuador and Peru
Agricultural Biotech Reports for Belgium, Ecuador and Peru
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Agricultural Biotech Reports for Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Hong Kong and Israel
Agricultural Biotech Report for Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Hong Kong and Israel
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World Agricultural Production Report December 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide
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Agricultural Biotech Report for Angola, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mozambique and Nicaragua
Agricultural Biotech Report for Angola, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mozambique and Nicaragua
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Agricultural Biotech Reports Colombia, El Salvador, Ghana, Spain and Honduras
Agricultural Biotech Reports for Colombia, El Salvador, Ghana, Spain and Honduras
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Global Exploration and Mapping of Fungal Networks
How you make a map of the trillions of miles of invisible fungus networks that give our soil life
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Impact Nitrogen Deficiency on Sorghum
Nitrogen deficiency results in changes to cell wall composition of sorghum seedlings
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Agro Biotech Report for Chile, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Singapore
Agricultural Biotechnology report for Chile, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Singapore
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Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka
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Agricultural Biotechnology Reports
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Pakistan and South Korea
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EU Commission Initiatives on Deforestation, Waste Management and Soil
European Green Deal: Commission adopts new proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy for people, nature and climate
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World Agricultural Production Report November 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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Converting BioPlastics into Fertilisers, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Plastics to fertilizers: chemical recycling of a bio-based polycarbonate as a fertilizer source†
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PFAS in Fertilizers Made from Urban Waste
PFAS levels higher in fertilizers made from urban waste
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World Agricultural Production October 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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AIM for Climate Gains Additional Support
AIM for Climate Gains Additional International Support
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Cargill Launches RegenConnect
Cargill introduces new revenue stream for farmers as part of 10 million acre regenerative agriculture commitment
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The Future of Agriculture Video
Russian video on the future of Agriculture and Russian Mars Colonisation Program. I love the fractal cucumber.
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Enzyme Responsible for Wheat Immunity
Russian biologists discover enzymes responsible for the nonspecific immunity of wheat
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Hemp Biocomposites for Hydroponic Horticulture
Green Chemical Approach to Fabricate Hemp Fiber Composites for Making Sustainable Hydroponic Growth Media
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Agricultural Funding Harms the Environment
Most agricultural funding distorts prices, harms environment: UN report
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PepsiCo New Sustainability Strategy
PepsiCo Announces Strategic End-To-End Transformation: pep+ (PepsiCo Positive)
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Too Much PBSA is Bad for Soil Microbial Ecosystem
Decomposability of a Biobased and Biodegradable Plastic in Field Soil Environments and Its Microbiome under Ambient and Future Climates
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World Agricultural Production Report Sep 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FASs worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments, and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery.
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Israel Reviews Agrochemicals
Israel plans to conduct a review of the use of 34 chemicals.
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Canada Agriculture Climate Program Report
Canada Announces Details for Agriculture Climate Program
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Novamont Mater Bi Tape Marketed as Biodegradable
Just simply push it into the soil says the salesman
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Fertilisers Fall Under EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
On 14 July 2021, the Commission adopted a proposal for a new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism which will put a carbon price on imports of a targeted selection of products so that ambitious climate action in Europe does not lead to ‘carbon leakage’.
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World Agricultural Production August 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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Mulch Films for Organic Farmers by Washington State University
Freeing organic farmers from plastic pollution
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Bacteria Based Bioplastic to Improve Sustainability on Farms
CALS assistant professor Dr. Rebecca Cockrum, and graduate student Hailey Galyon are working to develop a bioplastic from bacteria in order to replace single-use plastics on farms.
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Returning Nitrogen to Soils Without Chemicals
Biomass pre-treatments of the N2-fixing cyanobacterium Tolypothrix for co-production of methane
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Japan Export Expansion Action Strategy for Agricultural Products
Japan Releases Details on Agricultural Export Expansion Plan
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Yield10 Begins Field Test and Seed Scale Up 2021
Yield10 Bioscience Begins 2021 Field Test and Seed Scale Up Program
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Japan GMO Policy Update
This report reflects updates made by the Government of Japan to its guidelines for handling food and agricultural products derived from genome editing technology
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World Agricultural Production July 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide
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BioPBS Nonwoven Fabric Bag for Agriculture and Horticulture
A Single-Use Plastic Plant Nursery Bag Turns to Compostable Nonwoven
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Wageningen Biodiversity Initiative
Wageningen University & Research launched the Wageningen Biodiversity Initiative (WBI) on Monday 14 June
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Impact Fertilizer on LCA Biobased Products
Fertilizers should be included in the LCA of biobased products
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Canada Consultation on Regulation for Release of Plants
On May 19, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency launched a consultation on the Seeds Regulations and the environmental release of seeds
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Single Gene Boosts Climate Resilience, Yield and Carbon Capture in Crops
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered a single gene that simultaneously boosts plant growth and tolerance for stresses such as drought and salt, all while tackling the root cause of climate change by enabling plants to pull more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
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EU Consultation on Marketing Standards for Agricultural Products
Commission launches public consultation on review of the EU marketing standards for agricultural products
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Climate Change and Agriculture in South Africa
South Africa Committed to Climate Change Interventions in the Agricultural Sector
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Climate Change and Agriculture in India
Climate Change – Agriculture and Policy in India
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Tractor Audit Against Biofuel Fraud
I think they should apply this for bioplastic feedstock too
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Italian Waste to Fertiliser Crime Ring
Italian waste management crime ring discovered. The waste to fertiliser maffia. Is this the top of the iceberg?
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Agriculture and Biofuel in New EU Green Taxonomy
European Commission Adopts its EU Taxonomy for GreenInvestments
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New Biorecycling Routes for Packaging and Agricultural Plastic Waste
New biorecycling routes for food packaging and agricultural plastic waste
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Brazil New Agricultural Plan
Brazil’s New Climate Change Adaptation and Low Carbon Emission in Agriculture Plan
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World Agricultural Production May 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FAS’s worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments, and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery
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New Generation Fungicide
First Three-Way Biological, Chemical And Allosperse Fungicide Receives Epa Approval
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Biological Controls Threatens Chemical Companies
Biological controls threaten crop pests — and chemical companies
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