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Report on GM Crops indicates effect on global food security.
2015-05-14 14:31:08| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
According to "GM Crops: Global Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts 1996–2013", economic benefits for farmers using genetically modified (GM) seeds amounted to average of over $122/hectare in 2013. This report, released by PG Economics, cites more productive agriculture, higher farmer incomes, and improved environment for citizens in this 18th year of "widespread adoption." BIO's Matt O'Mara said these findings regarding environment are especially significant.
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Impact of El Nino on key crops in Asia
2015-05-11 23:43:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Closely watched weather forecasts by Japan and Australia on Tuesday are likely to confirm the return of El Nino this year. In 2009, the weather pattern had caused the worst drought in four decades in India and ravaged croplands across Asia, driving food prices to multi-year highs. See below for a list of crops most at risk from an El Nino. WHEAT Australia's high-protein wheat crop is likely to take a hit with El Nino expected to bring dry weather across its eastern grain-belt. Wheat is planted...
Which California Crops Are Worth Water? Check for Yourself
2015-05-08 16:42:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Geographic: Californias thirstiest crops are under scrutiny amid the states severe drought. At the center of the debate are permanent crops, like almonds, that require year-round watering. With agriculture responsible for roughly 80 percent of Californias water use, many question the practicality of crops that cannot be fallowed and the viability of producing food for export. A crops water footprintall the water needed to grow and process itis one way of measuring its water efficiency. Almonds, in particular,...
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"Cereal Crops in Mexico" Published
2015-04-20 06:29:35| Food - Topix.net
Cereal Crops in Mexico industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size . The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
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"Cereal Crops in Mexico" Published
2015-04-20 03:34:11| Agriculture - Topix.net
Cereal Crops in Mexico industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size . The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
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