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Argentina’s Herbicide Use Leads to $30 Billion in Economic Benefits
February 7, 2012
Study: Adoption of herbicides and no-till lowers costs, increases soybean yields 11%.
Trade Summit Preview: Ghana Poised to Double Agriculture Potential with Proper Inputs
February 7, 2012
Small shareholder farmers generate more than 35% to Ghana’s GDP, and education programs combined with access to crop inputs could bolster crop inputs threefold.
Brazil Market Enjoys Record Agricultural Production
January 30, 2012
Yield growth, new area cultivation, adoption of biotech seeds stimulate market.
Bottleneck or Turning Point for China in 2012?
January 30, 2012
The total generation of active substances in the first 11 months of 2011 reached 2.38 million tonnes, a 19.3% rise versus the same period in 2010.
Chinese Legislation Could Reduce Glyphosate Supply
January 23, 2012
Stricter environmental thresholds for wastewater treatment will force facility upgrades or closures for glyphosate producers.
USDA Releases 2011/12 Agricultural Production Estimates
January 23, 2012
USDA production estimates show global increases in most commodity crops versus last year.
Top 5 Events in African Agriculture
January 23, 2012
Africa is a hotbed for agriculture investment; read about the most recent developments, including increased adoption of herbicides.
Ugandan Cotton Farmers Question Government Tactics
January 17, 2012
Government officials propose new fund to battle price fluctuations.
Companies Hoard Cash Amid Volatile Economy
January 10, 2012
Analyst: Businesses bolster their balance sheets, but ‘another very strong economic revolution’ is in the works.
Pakistan Battles Severe Flooding Despite Record Harvests
January 4, 2012
Domestic rice prices continue to rise; export demand for wheat increases
Commodity Groups Unite around Farm Bill Legislation
November 21, 2011
Organizations representing cotton, rice, peanuts and grain sorghum want agriculture committees to maintain balance among deficit cuts.
Lula da Silva: Hunger is Not a Social Issue
November 21, 2011
