Daily agriculture news

Here are some daily agriculture news updates:

Top Stories

  1. USDA Reports Record Corn Yields: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported record-high corn yields for the 2022 crop year, with an average yield of 183.3 bushels per acre. (Source: USDA)
  2. Drought Hits Australian Wheat Crop: A severe drought has affected the Australian wheat crop, with yields expected to be down by 20% compared to last year. (Source: ABC News)
  3. New Pesticide Regulations in EU: The European Union has introduced new regulations on pesticide use, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of farming. (Source: EU News)

Regional News

  1. India's Rice Exports to Increase: India's rice exports are expected to increase by 10% this year, driven by strong demand from countries like Indonesia and Vietnam. (Source: The Hindu)
  2. Brazil's Soybean Crop Affected by Drought: A severe drought has affected Brazil's soybean crop, with yields expected to be down by 10% compared to last year. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Kenya's Maize Crop Hit by Pests: Kenya's maize crop has been affected by pests, with yields expected to be down by 20% compared to last year. (Source: The East African)

Industry News

  1. John Deere Acquires Precision Farming Company: John Deere has acquired precision farming company, Blue River Technology, for $305 million. (Source: John Deere)
  2. New Farming App Launched: A new farming app, FarmLogs, has been launched to help farmers track and manage their crops more efficiently. (Source: FarmLogs)
  3. Agricultural Robotics Market to Grow: The global agricultural robotics market is expected to grow by 15% per year, driven by increasing demand for automation in farming. (Source: Grand View Research)

Research and Development

  1. New Crop Variety Resistant to Pests: Scientists have developed a new crop variety that is resistant to pests, which could help reduce the use of pesticides in farming. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Gene Editing Technology for Crops: A new gene editing technology has been developed to improve crop yields and disease resistance. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: Researchers are using artificial intelligence to improve crop monitoring and management, reducing the need for manual labor and improving yields. (Source: IEEE Spectrum)

Market News

  1. Corn Prices Rise: Corn prices have risen by 10% in the past week, driven by strong demand and concerns over supply. (Source: Bloomberg)
  2. Wheat Prices Fall: Wheat prices have fallen by 5% in the past week, driven by a surplus of wheat in global markets. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Soybean Prices Rise: Soybean prices have risen by 15% in the past month, driven by strong demand from China and concerns over supply. (Source: CNBC)

These are just a few of the daily agriculture news updates. I hope you find them informative and helpful!