Thai scientists have developed rice seeds that are resistant to flooding and other threats in response to the heavy amount of flooding seen throughout the Southeast Asian region this year. These new seeds come as a result of a research partnership with Hunan Agricultural University in China. http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/learning-from-news/271525/floods-new-rice-seeds
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Managing Deoxynivalenol (DON) Contamination in Fusarium Head Blight Affected Wheat
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This article provides on overview of the different results of two papers dealing with wheat contamination, as well as their suggested solutions and practices. Two papers addressing deoxynivalenol contamination in Fusarium head blight affected wheat were covered, the report from Ohio having been recently published and the other from Japan (PDF) published in 2010. blog.plantwise.org/2011/12/05/managing-deoxynivalenol-don-contamination-in-fusarium-head-blight-affected-wheat/ […]
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Vietnam Issues New Regulation on Subsidizing Postharvest Losses for Agriculture and Aquatic Products
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Vietnam has issued new regulations to aid PHL reduction. These regulations highlight improved access to borrowing funds for projects focusing on PHL and reduced interest rates. http://businesstimes.com.vn/vietnam-issues-new-regulation-on-subsidizing-post-harvest-losses-for-agriculture-and-aquatic-products/
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ADRA Successfully Enhances Access to Reliable Food Sources in Ghana
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The Adventist Development and Food Relief Agency’s (ADRA) Northern Ghana Food Security Resilience Project has effectively helped to reduce PHL from 30-40% to zero, and helped to reduce revenue loss by 19.8% and 10.2% in the Northern and Upper West regions of the country, respectively. Average maize yield has increased by 300%. The project was […]
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Comparison of Three Methods of Weight Loss Determination on Maize Stored in Two Farmer Environments Under Natural Infestation
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The Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research published a report by two Kenyan authors titled, ‘Comparison of three methods of weight loss determination on maize stored in two farmer environments under natural infestation’ (PDF). The report analyzes the weight loss assessments of standard volume weight (SVW), count and weigh (C&W), and the indirect with […]
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New Technology Introduced to Northern Farmers
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The World Food Programme has donated new technology to farmers in northern Sri Lanka in order to boost paddy production and rice processing. The machinery was supplied through funding from the Norwegian, Australian, and Swiss governments. In addition to the technology donations, training is also being conducted in order to help farmers access the market more […]
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FAO Says Traditional Crops Key to Facing Climate Change
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The FAO says traditional crops need protection from climate change. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture celebrated its 10th anniversary, and a ‘benefit-sharing fund’ has been set up in order to help farmers and breeders in 21 countries adapt crops to problems associated with climate change, such as floods, droughts, […]
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Increasing Rice Production in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Mechanization
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The recent ICARD General Meeting Seminar posted conference slides on (PDF) ‘Increasing rice production in sub Sahara Africa through mechanization,’ as presented by JF Rickman of the International Rice Research Institute. The presentation details the practical means of reducing PHL, breaking down the labor, effort and specific ways such interventions have affected PHL reduction. http://riceforafrica.org/downloads/Meetings/gm4/Seminar1-1_Rickman_En.pdf […]
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Farmers Still Struggling With Low Harvests Post-Hurricane Irene
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The effects of Hurricane Irene continue to add to the postharvest loss of crops in New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded by creating the Agriculture and Community Recovery Fund, which consists of $15 million. Current losses are estimated to be at about $45 million. http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2011/11/farmers_still_s.php
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Rabi Conference Accords High Priority to Enhancing Food Grain Production to Achieve 245 MT Target
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The recent two-day National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2011 has led to the outcome that 245 million tons of Rabi as needing to be produced for the next season, as well as a focus on location-specific high yielding crop varieties. “The conference advised the States to specially concentrate on critical areas such as […]
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