Unveiling the hidden power: The benefits of biostimulant seed treatments in agriculture2023-06-09As is the case in the ever-evolving world of agriculture, companies and researchers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance crop productivity while minimizing environmental impacts. One such advancement gaining traction is the use of biostimulant seed treatments. T...
Russian Ministry of Agriculture will implement import quotas for pesticides2023-06-09According to the RBC news agency the Ministry of Agriculture proposed to introduce quotas on imports of pesticides to Russia. At the end of April, the Ministry sent a letter to the Ministry of Industry and Trade with the corresponding position for consideration at the meeting of ...
FAO Food Price Index declines in May2023-06-09The benchmark index of international food commodity prices declined in May amid significant drops in quotations for most cereals, vegetable oils and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported on June 2. The FAO Food Price Index, whi...
Malaysia: Threat to crops as hot weather boosts infestation of pests2023-06-09As temperatures continue to soar across the country, farmers are having a pesky problem on their hands. As much as 30% of their crops are damaged due to pest infestation. Cameron Highlands Malay Farmers Association president Datuk Syed Abdul Rahman Syed Abdul Rashid said pests ...
Pesticides treated area in Brazil increased by 13.4% in the first quarter of 20232023-06-02The area treated with pesticides (PAT) in Brazil increased by 13.4% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, pointed out a new field survey by Sindiveg (National Union of the Industry of Plant Defense Products) to which AgroPages had access first-hand.&...
Locust invasion causes huge losses to farmers in Afghanistan’s northern provinces2023-06-02Locust invasion has caused huge losses to farmers in Afghanistan's northern provinces, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said that the invasion of locusts has caused more than 6,000 hectares of agricultural land to b...
Conserving biodiversity: biocontrol for sustainable agriculture2023-05-26Can biocontrol help protect biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to all the living things on Earth, including how they interact with each other. A rich biodiversity means a healthy planet. Can biocontrol help protect biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to all the living things o...
India gains global prominence in agrochemicals export2023-05-26For the financial year 2022-23, agrochemicals export from India reached a new peak of $5.4 bn (Rs 43,223 Crores), up from $4.9 bn (Rs 36,521 Crores) in the previous financial year. For the financial year 2022-23, agrochemicals export from India reached a new peak of $5.4 bn (Rs...
"Study proves drastic effects of EU plans to reduce pesticides"2023-05-19The EU Commission's proposed regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products (SUR) would make classic arable farming, fruit growing, vegetable growing, and viticulture in protected areas impossible and would be accompanied by massive yield losses and reductions in ...
