In 2022, the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict caused energy and food crises around the world and stunted the growth of almost all economies worldwide.  China gradually liberated itself from the most severe COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and welcomed the opening of its whole societ...

Controlling pests that damage crops and plants is necessary both to safeguard food security and to ensure viable income to farmers for their production. This needs to be done while minimising the risks to people and the environment. Such an approach, using natural methods wheneve...

If you’re growing cucurbits, it’s important to know about squash bugs and whether or not Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) can effectively kill them. Squash bugs are one of the most destructive pests for cucurbits, including all types of squash, pumpkins, and cucumbers. These insects f...

Atrazine has become a common tool for corn producers, but restrictions were being heavily discussed by the U.S. EPA toward the end of the 2022 growing season. The idea of limiting one of the more prominent weed control tools for farmers has been met with resistance, particularly ...

Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), under the authority of the , is granting registration for the sale and use of Pyrifluquinazon Technical and Pyrifluquinazon 20SC Insecticide, containing the technical grade active ingredient pyrifluquinazon, for the contro...

The Inoculants Market size is estimated to be valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2022. It is anticipated to reach USD 1.7 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 8.1% in value according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. A more efficient fermentation is expected because of the additio...

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched a flagship network project ‘National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture’ (NICRA) in 2011. NICRA is a unique project which brings all sectors of agriculture ...

As per latest finding, India ranks 2 in the world in agricultural production having achieved $543 bn during the year 2021, only after China. India has surpassed USA with a production of $224 bn. and entire EU at $278 bn. India is the only country,  with a world share in double di...

Implementing integrated pest management (IPM) is part of Germany’s toolbox to achieve the 50% reduction target the EU could set in its new pesticide legislation. But in practice, many hurdles stand in the way. Both the risk and use of synthetic pesticides in Europe should be slas...

New research findings have demonstrated that the canola industry must seek alternatives to insecticides for control of the green peach aphid and the damaging virus it spreads. A Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) research project in collaboration wi...