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The Philippine Business Mirror, March 28, said the Philippine National Weather Service issued a warning that El Niño may lead to lower-than-normal rainfall in the second half of 2023, triggering a drought that could cause reduced yields of rice and other crops. Rain-fed rice production accounts f...Read more »
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Chilean newspaper El Mercurio reported on March 22 that the Chilean Fruit Export Association (Asoex) announced that the Mexican National Service for Food Hygiene, Safety and Quality (Senasica) has issued an announcement on the latest quarantine requirements for the import of citrus and lemons fro...Read more »
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Indoor vertical farming is a method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often in a controlled environment such as a building or warehouse, using artificial lighting and other technologies to regulate temperature, humidity, and nutrient levels. This approach to farming is gaining popula...Read more »
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According to the first survey results on wheat planting intentions for 2023/24, Brazil’s wheat sown area is expected to reach 3.47 million hectares in 2023/24, up about 5.1% from 3.3 million hectares the previous year, according to consultancy Safras & Mercado. Farmers will be encourage...Read more »
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El informe del consejero publicado por el Servicio de Agricultura de Ultramar del Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU. muestra que se espera que la superficie arrocera de Japón en 2023/24 disminuya un 1,1% respecto al año anterior, hasta 1,48 millones de hectáreas, y que la producción descienda ...Read more »
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Tajikistan’s Asian Express News Agency reported in Dushanbe on March 7 that according to the news of the Ministry of Agriculture, the first deputy minister of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakaliyev, led a delegation to visit Tajikistan recently and held a meet...Read more »
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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 »
