A study has warned that the dry-season irrigated rice in West Africa’s Sahel region has reached the critical threshold of …
Better opportunities for arable farmers in 2018
Opportunities could be better for arable farmers in 2018 but buyers of raw materials should be “on guard”, according to …
USDA raises 2017 corn estimate, lowers soybeans from November
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its Jan. 12 Crop Production 2017 Summary estimated corn production at 14.604 billion bushels, …
USDA raises 2018 wheat carryover forecast by 3%
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its Jan. 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report forecast the carryover of …
Argentina to cut soy export taxes over next two years
As Argentine soybean farmers raced to get their crop in the ground last fall, they at least can say they’re …
Australia, having ‘lost’ 4.6m tonnes of wheat, gains a fresh hoard
It is akin to misplacing a $10 bill, only to find $5 down the back of the sofa. Australia, having …
Reap to acknowledge contribution of int’l buyers of Pak rice
LAHORE – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan has announced to acknowledge the contribution of international buyers of Pakistani rice by giving them awards with a view to promote rice exports. This …
Myanmar government to provide loans to livestock sector
The Myanmar government said it will provide a loan of USD 520 million at low interest rate to the agriculture …
Positive outlook for Vietnam’s poultry sector
Chicken farmers in Vietnam are happy to see the price of domestic chicken remain stable despite the pressure of cheap …
Brazil raises soybean, summer corn crop estimates for 2017-18
Brazilian official crop agency Conab has raised its crop estimates for soybeans and corn in 2017-18, as improved weather boosts …
China closer to eradicate absolute poverty: Liu Yongfu
BEIJING – There were around 30 million Chinese living below the national poverty line at the end of last year, …