Drought, Floods Threaten Wheat Harvests
August 31, 2010
Wheat prices climb on wash-outs in Pakistan and drought throughout the Black Sea Region.
Pakistan Trying To Avert Food Crisis
August 31, 2010
Almost one-quarter of current crop destroyed; food security hinges on next year’s crop.
Production Grinds For Grains
August 24, 2010
Russia’s worst drought in 130 years reportedly has affected 16,000 farms and 11 million hectares. The country faces $1 billion crop losses and has prompted FAO to cut its global wheat forecast.
Price Of Rice Set To Rally
August 24, 2010
Flooding in Pakistan, warm nights lower yields, but surging grain prices buoy demand.
China Concentrates On Transgenics
August 24, 2010
Agriculture giant shows newfound interest in approvals for GM soya, corn.
US To Bolster Sugar Imports
August 24, 2010
Sugar prices continue to rise in 2010 amid strong demand.
Zimbabwe Works Toward Food Security
August 24, 2010
Corn plantings at a 30-year high, but food aid still necessary.
US Crop Insurance Industry Forced To Consolidate
August 10, 2010
Lower crop protection subsidy may imperil insurers.
FAO Examines Food Production Through 2019
August 10, 2010
Outlook points to developing and emerging economies as linchpin for global food security.
Growers Reveal Major Challenges
August 10, 2010
BASF's survey identifies some of growers' most difficult challenges.
Palm Oil Shows Promise
August 3, 2010
Consumption in Asia bolsters prospects for growers, crop protection.
Uganda Pounces On Counterfeits
August 3, 2010










