All posts tagged "agriculture"
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126Maize News in EnglishImproving transformation frequency in maize
Researchers at the VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology have achieved a significant breakthrough in maize genetic research by enhancing transformation efficiency...
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134Maize News in EnglishFarmers blame 50% monthly hike in maize price, poultry closures for current increase in egg prices
Egg prices have surged in recent weeks across Nigeria, with a crate now retailing for N200, up from N150 a month ago,...
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107Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishUSDA: Corn Use For Fuel Ethanol Production At 417 Million Bushels In April
USDA's June report highlights an uptick in corn use for fuel ethanol in April, totaling 417 million bushels, a 15% increase from...
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153Rice News in English1,030 farmers get seeds of rice, onions for free in Dinajpur
In Dinajpur's Hili, over 1,030 farmers were beneficiaries of a recent distribution event where they received free chemical fertilizers, rice, and onion...
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123Maize News in EnglishSpeed up graft probe on maize cartels, urges CS Munya
Agriculture CS Peter Munya toured the National Cereals and Produce Board's Eldoret Depot control room after meeting farmers, pledging to dismantle maize...
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102Wheat News in EnglishClimate-proofing India’s daily bread: The race for resilient wheat
Amidst rising climate challenges in India's wheat belt, farmers like Sukha Singh in Ramba, Haryana, are turning to climate-resilient wheat varieties. Despite...
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116Sugar News in EnglishPakistan: University of Agriculture Fairlead develops two GM sugarcane varieties
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has developed two GM sugarcane varieties approved for commercial cultivation in Pakistan. These varieties, CABB-HTS and...
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131Rice News in EnglishPhilippines Agriculture Chief Wants Rice Tariff Cut Shortened
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel suggests a temporary cut in rice import tariffs to 15% for six months to a year,...
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129Sugar News in EnglishFarmers’ convention in Shivamogga on June 24 to discuss agricultural issues
A farmers' convention will be held in Shivamogga on June 24 to address agricultural issues and resolve the sector's crisis. State leaders...
