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Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is developing a plan to plant one million hectares of low-carbon, high-quality rice in the Mekong Delta to meet its net-zero emissions target. The plan is expected to be submitted to the government for approval in March, and implementa...Read more »
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Yes, it is possible to grow potatoes hydroponically. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solution, without the use of soil. Potatoes can be grown hydroponically by using a special hydroponic system designed for root vegetables like potatoes. The basic idea of hydrop...Read more »
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Starting a vertical farming business can be an exciting and challenging venture. Here are some steps you can take to get started: Research and learn about vertical farming: Start by doing some research and learn about the basics of vertical farming. Understand the various types of vertical farmin...Read more »
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U.S. farmers will plant 90.414 million acres of corn in 2023, which is lower than the 91 million acres forecast by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at its annual Agricultural Outlook Forum in late February, but higher than the 88.579 million acres of U.S. corn planted in 2022, according to annu...Read more »
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After the perfect end of the 2022/23 Chilean carrion season, Chilean prunes, another Chilean product with a very promising future in the Chinese fruit market, are taking over. This season, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) has partnered with Chinese takeaway platform “HungryMa...Read more »
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Growing hydroponic tomatoes is a great way to produce fresh, healthy tomatoes year-round, regardless of the climate or season. Here are some steps to follow to get started with growing hydroponic tomatoes: Choose a hydroponic system: There are various hydroponic systems available, including deep ...Read more »
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Chile’s Office of Agricultural Research and Policy (Odepa) reported that in 2000, the area of Chilean carrion tree plantations was only 3,241 hectares, but in 2022, the number increased 18 times to 61,559 hectares. Chile PortalPortuario website reported on March 13, the report also said tha...Read more »
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World Agrochemical Network Chinese: To meet the broad needs of U.S. farmers, Cordiva recently launched four plant protection products, including three herbicides and one biologic, ranging from powerful weed control and cutting-edge nutrient management that will protect a wide range of crops, incl...Read more »
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New Zealand’s leading kiwifruit packers Seeka and Eastpack are forecasting a significant drop in fruit packing this season, Radio New Zealand RNZ reports. Seeka CEO Michael Franks said a late spring frost affected many orchards, a wet spring led to poor germination and pollination, and floo...Read more »
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Now it is the spring season, nearly 100 acres of blueberries in Longjie Town, Dayao County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, have entered the harvesting period one after another, workers are busy harvesting, tourists are happy to pick, a vibrant scene. To ensure the quality of ...Read more »
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The Brazilian government has approved the cultivation and sale of drought-resistant genetically modified (GM) wheat HB4 in Brazil, the National Technical Commission for Biosafety (CNBio) disclosed on March 3. Brazil has become the second country after Argentina to approve the cultivation of this ...Read more »
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Malaysia’s largest palm oil producer FGV Holdings recently said that Malaysia’s palm oil production in 2023 could be lower than expected if the El Nino weather pattern predicted by some weather agencies occurs in the second half of the year. Malaysian palm oil production is expected t...Read more »
