Flood relief
Heavy rains and floods in Punjab have severely impacted the availability and quality of vegetables and fruits, causing a surge in prices. Sellers are charging above government-fixed rates, with some items seeing price hikes of over 600%. The situation is compounded by the authorities' focus on flood relief operations.
Agricultural industry
In a notable effort to promote high-quality development of agriculture and rural areas, the Ganzhou District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau in Gansu Province, China, has prioritized the handling of opinions and suggestions from people's congress representatives. This approach has led to the efficient implementation of key suggestions
Agricultural industry
Heavy rains in central and south India have caused widespread damage to key kharif crops like urad and tur in pulses, soyabean, cotton, and vegetables, leading to a drop in prices of most vegetables in Mumbai by 30-40%. However, the impact of the rains on the upcoming kharif harvest from
Agricultural industry
The Vegetable Production and Irrigated Agriculture Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank and the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, has been successfully implemented in the Gobi region and Altai soum of Khovd aimag. The project, launched in 2020, aims to improve the agricultural sector in 19 soums across 11
Agricultural industry
Agricultural officials have reported that many char people in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh are meeting their nutritional needs and earning a good income by cultivating pesticide-free vegetables in their homesteads. Specifically, officials from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) stated that over 5 districts in the Rangpur region have
Agricultural industry
The Ontario Land Tribunal has issued a decision approving the modified Official Plan (OPA) and Zoning By-law (ZBA) for the Municipality of Leamington. The proposed plan and by-law amendments were put forth by the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) to address concerns related to the provision of housing for farm
Agricultural industry
Research conducted in the Yellow River Delta has revealed a novel approach to mitigating the challenges of agricultural production in saline-alkaline soils. A three-stage circular agriculture model integrating crop straw with edible mushrooms and vegetables has shown remarkable success in waste utilization and soil remediation. This innovative system not only
Agricultural industry
Researchers at the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops have made a groundbreaking discovery about lemon catnip (Nepeta cataria var. citriodora), an understudied plant with significant economic potential. The study, published in the journal Horticulturae, reveals that lemon catnip is rich in terpene alcohols, such as nerol and geraniol, making
Agricultural industry
The Brazilian state of Amapa's government is preparing an innovative showcase for the 54th Amapa Expo Fair, focusing on sustainable and organic family farming. The Secretariat of Rural Development (SDR), led by Secretary Beatriz Barros, aims to create a rural space that produces healthy and nutritious food without
Agricultural industry
Research conducted by Qi Li and Zixuan Wang at Qufu Normal University in Shandong, China, has found that contract farming can significantly improve green technology efficiency among vegetable growers. The study analyzed data from 627 vegetable growers and employed the propensity score matching method to investigate the impact of contract
Agricultural industry
In recent years, Qingshui County has leveraged its favorable climate and fertile soil to transform its industrial structure, prioritizing the development of the vegetable industry. This effort has led to the establishment of facility agriculture, allowing for a seamless transition from field to market. The county's high-standard greenhouses
Agricultural industry
Researchers from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education have published a review on recent advancements in solid-phase microextraction (SPME) techniques for the estimation of pesticides in food matrices. The study aimed to address the limitations of conventional SPME methods, including the use of a large quantity of solvents and prolonged
