Agriculture & Food Security
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EU could ban glyphosate as PAN finds alternatives
EUROPE- The EU could ban glyphosate, the active ingredient of the controversial weed killer Roundup after the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) reports finding alternatives for…
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A quick transition from La Niña to El Niño could lower global crop production
GLOBAL- Forecast models predict a quick transition from La Niña to El Niño over several months this spring and summer, and could lead to weather…
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Syngenta Crop Protection, Aphea.Bio partner in wheat seed treatment technology
SWITZERLAND- Syngenta Crop Protection and Aphea.Bio have partnered to bring a new wheat seed treatment technology to European markets, aiming at helping farmers improve sustainability…
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US agricultural exports projections down $5.5 billion from November forecast
USA- The USDA notes that U.S. agricultural exports in fiscal year (FY) 2023 are projected at US$184.5 billion, down US$5.5 billion from the November forecast. …
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Australian grain industry research to improve as new Wagga Wagga Agricultural Research Facility opens
AUSTRALIA – The Wagga Wagga Agricultural Research Facility (WWARF) has opened its doors in New South Wales (NSW), Australia with a promise to improve research…