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South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports

South Africa’s agricultural sector has more than doubled in value and volume terms since 1994. This success has been linked to international trade. Exports now account for roughly half (in value terms) of the annual agricultural production. Other drivers have been improvements in productivity through crop and animal genetics. Exports are largely to the rest of the African continent. In 2023 these accounted for 38% of South Africa’s agricultural exports. The EU is another important market for

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on What is Organic Farming?

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on What is Organic Farming?

Stuart Davis wins the Bledisloe - highest honour in NZ horticulture industry

LeaderBrand sustainability manager Dr Stuart Davis won New Zealand’s highest horticulture honour when he was named the ...

UMaine Extension to open registration for horticulture and gardening training programs

Registration will open on Sept. 23 and 30 for two comprehensive horticulture training programs offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Create a greener community as a Master Gardener: Bloom Chronicles by Jennie Rodriguez-Priest

If you have a passion for horticulture, a desire to serve your local community and a commitment to continuous learning, no ...

Top horticulture honour for LeaderBrand sustainability manager

LeaderBrand sustainability manager Dr Stuart Davis has won New Zealand’s highest horticulture honour — the Bledisloe Cup. The ...

Ministry pins horticulture export dreams on ambitious strategy

The Ministry’s strategy includes plans to grow the number of dedicated horticulture export corridors to six in the coming ...

64-Year-Old Woman Earns Lakhs from Indoor Saffron Farming and Empowers Rural Women

<div>At 64, Shubha Bhatnagar from Uttar Pradesh began an inspiring journey into saffron farming, transforming her lifelong interest in agriculture into a successful business. With modern technology and family support, her venture not only became profitable but also empowered local women by providing stable incomes and opportunities for growth.</div>

Government’s subsidised onion sale brings relief, prices drop in major cities

<div>The government initiated the sale of onions at a subsidised rate through mobile vans and outlets of NCCF and NAFED.</div>

Govt Signs MoU with FCI to Boost Efficiency and Accountability in Food Grain Distribution for FY 2024-25

<div>The MoU reflects the Central Government's commitment to refining the Public Distribution System (PDS) and ensuring that food subsidy funds are managed with the highest level of efficiency through overall improvement in the performance of FCI operations and its depots.</div>

Meet the Self-Made Millionaire Farmer Earning Rs. 50 Lakh Annually Through Modern Farming

<div>Balram Patidar, a farmer from Sarangi village in Madhya Pradesh, is a brilliant example of the saying, "With hard work and the right approach, anything is possible." He has transformed his life by moving away from traditional farming methods and embracing modern agricultural techniques. Today, his success has made him a millionaire.</div>

Plant-derived secondary organic aerosols can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions

<div>A new study reveals that plant-derived secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) can act as mediators of plant-plant interactions. This research was conducted through the cooperation of chemical ecologists, plant ecophysiologists and atmospheric physicists.</div>

CRISPR/Cas9 modifies euglena to create potential biofuel source

<div>Through genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9, researchers stably create euglena mutants that can produce wax esters with improved cold flow, making the esters suitable as feedstock for biofuels.</div>

Bacteria work together to thrive in difficult conditions

<div>In a new study, researchers have determined through both statistical analysis and in experiments that soil pH is a driver of microbial community composition -- but that the need to address toxicity released during nitrogen cycling ultimately shapes the final microbial community.</div>

Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Calls for Seed Industry Investments at the FSII Conference

<div>At the 8th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), experts emphasized the need for collaboration in research, self-reliance in key crops, and strengthening Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to drive innovation and growth in agriculture.</div>

APEDA Partners with LuLu Group to Boost Global Reach of Indian Organic Products

<div>This partnership is expected to significantly expand the global reach of Indian organic products and contribute to the growth of organic farming in India by creating stronger linkages between Indian producers and global consumers. APEDA is responsible for promoting the export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products from India.</div>

a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM and PUSA KRISHI, ICAR-IARI Successfully Host AGRI UDAAN 7.0

<div>Agri Udaan 7.0, hosted by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM in collaboration with PUSA Krishi, brought together over 80 participants, including startups, industry experts, and academic faculty, to explore agricultural innovation. The event featured insightful talks, networking opportunities, and showcased the importance of fostering entrepreneurship in the agribusiness sector.</div>

UPSC Releases Civil Services (CSE) Mains Admit Card 2024: Here’s the Direct Link

<div>UPSC has released the admit cards for the Civil Services (CSE) Mains, starting September 20, 2024. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official UPSC websites by logging in with their registration ID or roll number.</div>

Consumer Affairs Department Invites Applications for Vacancies in NCDRC

<div>Department of Consumer Affairs is inviting online applications for two vacancies in the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, with a deadline of October 16, 2024. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications, experience, and personal interviews.</div>

FAO Calls on G20 to Intensify Efforts as 733 Million Face Hunger

<div>FAO Director-General QU Dongyu called for intensified G20 cooperation as 733 million people globally face hunger, stressing the urgent need for food assistance and sustainable farming solutions. He highlighted the significant food insecurity affecting over 25 million people in Sudan and millions more in conflict-affected regions like Gaza and Afghanistan.</div>