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Two Fertilizer Plants Soon to Become Operational in Pakistan
October 26, 2009
2 fertilizer plants to become operational after November | www.nation.com.pk
Two plants of Fertilizer production will soon become operational in pakistan which will put Pakistan in a much better position as far as fertilizer production is concerned.
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Pakistan Can Export Rice To Mexico Once Again
October 26, 2009
Mexico to lift ban on Irri rice imports | www.dawn.com
Few Years back Mexico banned import of Pakistani rice but recently after meetings with quarentine authorities, Mexico has decided to lift ban on Pakistani rice imports.
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Mexico To Start Growing GM Corn
October 25, 2009
Mexico issues first permits to grow GM corn | www.reuters.com
Mexico is famous for its Corn and wheat research center by the name of CIMMYT.Mexico is amongst the leading countries to produce white corn. Recently Mexico scientists and farmers have got the signal to grow GM maize which means the production and quality will definitely improve.
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Can GM Crops Lead The Second Green Revolution?
October 17, 2009
GM Foods: The Inevitable Revolution? | knowledge.allianz.com
Current trends suggest that we need a second "Green Revolution" to feed the growing population on the land currently available for cultivation.Predictions suggest that by 2050, current crop yields must double in order to keep pace with the increasing world population. But with little uncultivated prime arable land remaining, yields must increase still further on land already used for food production.
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Time to Take Bold Steps in Agriculture
October 11, 2009
Climate change 'will leave 25 million more children hungry' | www.scidev.net
It is high time for leading agricultural bodies to come up with strong and bold decisions. World population is increasing like a snow ball and the crops production has to be increased to feed the world population.
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India to Export Bt Cotton Seed to Pakistan
October 11, 2009
India, Pakistan sow seeds of cooperation | www.hindustantimes.com
India and Pakistan have entered a new era in Agriculture and this might be the opening they wanted to have strong cooperation in the field of Agriculture. India, a huge cotton producer and exporter will soon export Bt Cotton seed to Pakistan.
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Potash Demand To Rebound Strongly
October 7, 2009
Potash producers forecast rebound | www.thestarphoenix.com
Globally Farmers reduced crop nutrient applications in their most recent growing season, drawing down the nutrient levels banked in their soils. But now hopefully farmers will increase application rates in response to high 2010 new crop prices and the need to replenish the large amount of nutrients withdrawn by the record crop this year. This will definitely increase the Potash demand.
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GM Crops Essential for Production Boost
October 3, 2009
GM will be widespread by 2050 – FAO | www.farmersguardian.com
World Population is increasing at a steady pace and leading agricultural bodies are emphasizing on the need to boost the agricultural crops production in order to feed the population.GM crops have always remained controversial but now it seems that the world is recognizing the importance of GM crops for sustained agricultural production.
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Canadian Potash Production Set to Increase in 2010
September 25, 2009
POTASH-Canadian production seen back to normal in 2010 | www.reuters.com
Potash remains one of the most vital plant/crop nutrient. Over the years Potash supply and demand has been varying depending on market situations. But the good thing is that in 2010, potash demand would most likely increase.
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Fertilizer Demand Most Likely To Bounce Back in 2010
September 16, 2009
Fertilizer demand should bounce back in 2010 | www.agropages.com
Over the years fertilizers have remained the most unpredictable of the crop inputs. Farmers in many countries are getting very good spot prices for their chief and staple crops which convinces the farmers to apply good amount of fertilizers to their crops.According to a strong anticipation, 187 million tonnes of fertilizer consumption is expected by the end of 2013-14.
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Fertilizer Demand Most Likely To Be Increased By 2010.
September 16, 2009
Fertilizer demand should bounce back in 2010 | www.agropages.com
Over the past few years, fertilizers have remained the most unpredictable crop inputs. Hopefully, with the ever increasing demand of food, feed and fuel, fertilizer demand and consumption will increase significantly by the next year.
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Syngenta and IRRI Collaborate For a Cause
September 15, 2009
Syngenta and IRRI collaborate to benefit Asia’s rice farmers | beta.irri.org
Over the years we have seen different multinationals coming together at a platform and collaborating in order to help farmers. Recently Syngenta and IRRI signed an MOU according to which both will collaborate on rice research.
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Pakistan Aims Biofuel Through Jatropha
September 11, 2009
Pakistan follows India by jumping on the jatropha biofuel train | cleantech.com
Jatropha stands out as a major Biodiesel source. Different countries have started realizing its potential applications in the field of biofuels and biodiesel production. Pakistan is on its way to collaborate with South Korea on Jatropha plantation and extraction plants.
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India To Become a Huge Cotton Producer
September 4, 2009
India poised to become world's top cotton producer by 2015 | www.biospectrumasia.com
Over the years India has made significant land mark achievements in agriculture and one of them is in the field of cotton production. Some 10 years ago india was producing average cotton crop of some 13 to 14 million bales but now it is all set to produce 32 million bales this year. India is all set to become worlds largest cotton producer by 2015.
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Global Wheat Production in Balance
September 4, 2009
Global wheat production in balance despite big fluctuations | www.allaboutfeed.net
At the start of the year 2009 a lot was expected from major wheat producers including India, China, USA, Russia, Pakistan etc. to produce enough grain to meet the demands of ever increasing population. Despite of the fact that there were a lot of fluctuations during this period, still the global wheat production is in a good shape and we are seing an increasing trend in wheat production.
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Pakistan Allows Bt Cotton Cultivation
August 27, 2009
Pakistan to permit BT cotton cultivation | www.agropages.com
Finally Pakistani farmers have got some thing to cheer and that is in the form of permission for cultivating Bt cotton. This will allow farmers to save their crops from deadly worms that harm the crop every season.
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August 21, 2009
As Indian Sugar Production Falls, World Prices Surge | www.sugarinds.blogspot.com
World Sugar prices depend heavily on Indian Sugar production. India is considered a major producer of all important agricultural crops. India has over the years maintained a good level of agricultural exports. This year india is facing a shortfall in sugar production due to which world sugar prices are surging.
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Major Wheat Growers Unite on GM Wheat
August 21, 2009
US, Canadian and Aussie wheat industries unite behind GM | www.foodnavigator-usa.com
Over the years we have heard a lot from different countries, organizations, scientists and researchers about the potential benefits and harms of GM crops. The bnefits of the GM crops can not be denied and this was supported by leading wheat organizations of Canada, USA and Australia who showed unity on the GM wheat issue.
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Chinee Group Aims Glyphosate Export to Brazil
August 19, 2009
Chinese group excepts to gain glyphosates market share in Brazil | www.agropages.com
China and USA remain major glyphosate producers at the moment and many countries depend on them for their glyphosate dmands. Recently a Chinese group has made an agreement with Brazil after which Brazil will import glyphosate from this company.
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Ug99 a Major Threat to World Wheat Crop
August 16, 2009
Ug99 Fungus Threat To 80% Of World's Wheat Crops | www.marketskeptics.com
Wheat remains a staple food crop for the world and acquires a great importance. Ug99 is posing a major threat to world wheat at the moment.
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