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EU market for maize seeds, 2022 – trends and supply
2022-01-14
European maize market in 2022: quality seed trends and supplyAutumn plantings are drawing to a close, in Europe. Rapeseed areas (for the 2022 harvest) have gone up again in most European production countries, as oilseeds benefit from the attractive prices and planting conditions,...
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How the discovery of a moth sex gene could lead to crucial insecticide
2022-01-14
European corn borer moths are one of the biggest causes of damage to crops, tunneling their way through vegetables and fruit. It costs nearly $2 billion a year in the U.S. to monitor and control the hungry insect. One recent study reveals a way to predict mating habits and develo...
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Conservation Farming Unit Zambia warns of pest attack to crops due to high temperatures, dry spells
2022-01-14
Conservation Farming Unit Zambia has cautioned farmers not to gamble over herbicide application and usage of other pesticides.Conservation Farming Unit Zambia central region deputy regional manager Oliver Kandela Bulaya warns that this farming season the country may encounter a l...
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Chinese corn production may be on its way back up again
2022-01-14
China's corn production seems to be back on track after a five-year hiatus, but one analyst isn't expecting a return to bloated government stockpiles of the crop.The country produced 273 million tonnes of corn in 2021, according to recently released official Chinese government es...
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In China, occurrence of crop pests and diseases largely increased due to climate change
2022-01-14
The amount of farmland hit by crop pests and diseases in China has quadrupled in the past 50 years, according to?a recent study. Climate change was found to be responsible for more than a fifth of this change – an ominous warning for the agricultural industry in a warming world.C...
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The Case for Pyrethroids, Then and Now
2022-01-14
Pyrethroids first made their mark in the global insecticide market during the 1970s. They emerged when organophosphates and carbamates were widely used and accepted. But in just a few years, Pyrethroids had established an undisputed presence over their predecessors.? It’s been fo...
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Research suggests foliar fungicides help increase soybean yield in some regions
2022-01-07
While previous studies have shown little economic benefit associated with using foliar fungicides in soybean as a preventive measure, new research aided by a Penn State plant pathologist suggests otherwise, especially in southern regions.The findings will help growers in the U.S....
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Capric Acid: A promising next-generation herbicide for organic specialty crop production
2022-01-07
Weed management is a critical aspect of organic specialty crop production (e.g. vegetables, small fruits, ornamentals etc.). Weeds compete with the crop for light, water, and nutrients. They can negatively impact yield and overall quality in vegetable crops. For example, it is es...
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Specialty Chemicals Market size worth $ 894.14 Billion, Globally, by 2028 at 6.17% CAGR: Verified Ma...
2022-01-07
Verified Market Research recently published a report, "Specialty Chemicals Market" By End-User (Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Water Treatment, Construction, Paints and Dyes, Oil & Gas, Rubber Chemicals, Surfactants, Personal Care, and Others), and By Geography. According to Ver...
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Research shows a more environmentally friendly way to control strawberry pests
2022-01-07
Good news for farmers as we near the height of the strawberry growing season. University of Florida scientists have found a way to better control the chilli thrips that can make strawberries virtually unmarketable – and it means using less pesticides.Florida growers produce about...
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