All posts tagged "agriculture"
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156Rice News in EnglishCambodia working on climate resilient rice industry
Cambodia's rice sector, led by Sang Saran of CRF, prioritizes climate resilience and EU standards for competitiveness. Last year, Cambodia exported 246,683...
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168Maize News in EnglishWet weather drives French farmers to plant maize
France’s farm ministry projects a 9.6% increase in grain maize planting for 2024, reaching 1.44 million hectares, despite this being 5% below...
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142Maize News in EnglishGrain maize planting in Belarus complete
According to the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry, grain maize covers 100.3% of the designated area. Spring crops, including rapeseed, maize, potatoes,...
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125Rice News in EnglishClimate change threatens rice harvest quality: Study
New research from Japan's National Agriculture and Food Research Organization warns of significant declines in rice yields and quality due to global...
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105Rice News in EnglishShrinking bowl: Rising input cost & low returns force cut in rice cultivation
Farmers in Bengal's rice belt, including East Burdwan, Birbhum, and Hooghly, are scaling back rice cultivation, impacting the state's food self-sufficiency. Spiraling...
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139Maize News in EnglishFrance sees maize area up nearly 10% in shift to spring crops
France anticipates a 10% increase in grain maize planting due to winter crop damage from heavy rain, according to the farm ministry....
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107Sugar News in EnglishOrganic sugar production in Negros Occidental down by 40%, group says
Organic sugar producers in Negros Occidental urgently seek government aid as El Niño devastates crops, slashing production by 40%. The Fair Trade...
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130Sugar News in EnglishDrought shuttered Texas’ last sugar mill. Now, farmers are asking which crop is next?
Severe drought in Texas has devastated agriculture, with the last sugar mill shutting down due to water scarcity. Farmer Michael England had...
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151Maize News in EnglishFood security: FG targets rice, maize, others, for year-round cropping
Federal Government emphasizes year-round cropping, targeting staple crops like rice, maize, and wheat. Minister Kyari highlights success in dry season wheat farming,...
