2014.10.22

New techniques boost crop yields in the desert of Xinjiang, China

Agriculture is a fundamental industry for the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), and one in which it is a highly competitive player...

2014.10.22

India Rice: Prospects for Production Continue to Decline

India's 2014/15 rice production is forecast at 102 million tons, down 4.3 percent from last year. Area is forecast at 43.5 million hectares, down 1.0 percent from last year...

2014.10.22

Chinese Agriculture minister: massive grain imports unsustainable

Agriculture minister Han Changfu said that Chinese people should keep their "rice bowls" in their own hands to ensure food security...

2014.10.22

EU Corn: Abundant, late summer rainfall yields record crop

USDA estimated that corn production in the EU is at a record of 71.0 million tons, up 3.9 percent or 2.7 million tons from last month, up 11 percent from last year...