CropsIntegrated management cuts African giant snail infestation by 60–70% in Udaipur
ICAR's integrated pest management centre showed Rajasthan tribal farmers how hand-picking, traps, natural enemies and targeted baits bring the pest under control.
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CropsRotterdam Convention committee moves to put insecticide methyl parathion under prior informed consent
The Chemical Review Committee adopted a decision guidance document on the organophosphate, citing bans in Brazil and the EU; the parties will take a final decision in April 2027.
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Experts urge pheromone traps, perching and other IPM methods to cut pesticide use
Agricultural researchers say integrated pest management (IPM), using sex pheromone, yellow sticky and light traps and perching, must be spread widely to cut pesticide residues and protect biodiversity.
AgrotechBrazil approves GM microbes in bioreactors to make biological crop protection
CTNBio has for the first time cleared genetically modified microorganisms for producing biocontrol products, granted to Bioma of the Cogny group, with soybean, corn and sugarcane the first targets.
AgrotechJohn Innes scientists engineer cereal immune receptors against blast fungus
A UK-Japan team showed how a new class of wheat receptors lures blast-fungus effectors, and bioengineered them to recognise the pathogen on both wheat and barley.
Livestock
Gibberella ear rot in Ohio silage signals mycotoxin risk for dairy herds
An Ohio State extension specialist urges dairy farmers to test corn silage for DON and zearalenone now and again at feed-out, as the toxins can harm milk protein, rumen health and reproduction.
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South African grain farmers set 11 records in Grain SA's Grow for Gold yield competition
Entries rose 39% to 110, irrigated maize reached 24.431 t/ha and dryland growers in North West posted standout yields despite poor soils and dry conditions.
CropsNew Zealand passes law to speed approval of crop and animal treatments
The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill passed 101 to 21, letting regulators draw on overseas assessments; industry now wants the larger HSNO bill and fair consultation on regulations.
Environment
Drier harvest weather ahead for the Corn Belt as a strong El Niño builds
After weeks of heavy Midwest rain, forecasters expect fewer prolonged downpours and a warmer autumn, which could add fieldwork days in October to December and ease the race against winter.
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EU project PROCEED aims to cut Europe's reliance on imported feed protein
A €5.5 million, five-year Horizon Europe project with 20 partners will build regional hubs linking legume growers, processors and livestock farmers, as a quarter of EU feed protein is still imported.
AgrotechLow-cost printed sensor tracks soil pH for months without recalibration
CU Boulder engineers have shown a cheap, battery-powered electronic sensor using the dye alizarin can monitor soil pH continuously across soil types, helping farmers spot problems before it is too late.
CropsFour-year US study uses genetics and AI to breed corn that stays standing
A multi-university project with Clemson researchers will grow about 1,000 corn inbred lines to find the genetic markers behind strong stalks, using machine learning and automated sensing at harvest.
Market ManagementBigger US soybean crop lifts export and price forecasts for 2026/27
The latest outlook puts the US soybean yield at 52.8 bushels an acre and production near 4.5 billion bushels, with exports of 1.69 billion bushels and a $12.00 season-average price.