Agriculture
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Rinstrum introduces XD30 harsh environment remote display
Rinstrum’s XD30 remote builds on the X320 indicator to create a remote display that is ideal for use in applications that require reliability in harsh operating conditions.
Agriculture | 08 February 2012
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Bayer CropScience CEO says famers need more industry support
The private sector is ready to be a partner and driver of solutions for sustainable agriculture, said Bayer CropScience CEO at a forum in Brussels recently.
Agriculture | 13 December 2011
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Report suggests ways to reduce food waste
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about one-third of the food produced worldwide for human consumption is lost or wasted, amounting to some 1.3 billion tons per year. In the developing world, over 40% of foo…
Agriculture | 12 July 2011
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Organic agriculture's resilience shows untapped potential
Despite the economic slowdown on many industries, the organic agriculture sector sustained itself during this period and also showed signs of growth. "In 2009, organic farming was practiced on 37.2 million hectares worldwide, a 5.7% increase from…
Agriculture | 14 June 2011
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Bosch participates in Save Food Initiative
With an aim to ensure that less food perishes on its way to the consumer in the future, Bosch Packaging Technology took part in the international Save Food initiative, which was initiated by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)…
Agriculture | 25 May 2011
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Researchers say crude oil prices impact rice production
Crude oil prices have a far reaching impact on the costs involved inrice production, as researchers mapped crude oil, rice and soybean oil prices between 1970 and 2008 and demonstrated the implications of world crude oil prices on the agriculture se…
Agriculture | 01 May 2011
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Revenue of Chinese company expected to grow 300% by 2010
Sino Agro Food says its 75% owned subsidiary Heng Sing Tai Agriculture Development is expected to increase revenue by as much as 300% for the 2010 harvest season. This is based on the latter’s expansion efforts and completed dryer construction. …
Agriculture | 03 November 2009
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Novozymes reports sustainable agriculture
Despite the global recession, the recently published halfyear financial statement from Novozymes shows that microorganisms for agriculture are performing well. With issues such as climate change, scarce resources and limited supply, companies ar…
Agriculture | 01 October 2009
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Report shows Vietnam’s food processing industry grows an annual rate of 20-30%
According to new research report Processed Food Market in Vietnam by RNCOS, Vietnam is becoming a hub for food processing products as the industry has been growing at an annual rate of 20-30%. The food processing industry in Vietnam is highly frag…
Agriculture | 15 July 2009
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Forum reveals the world faces dire food shortages
In response to the threat of global malnutrition and food insecurity, the recently established Humboldt Forum for Food and Agriculture has urged the immediate adoption of a five-point plan of action, entitled ‘Food First’. The think tank says annu…
Agriculture | 21 April 2009
