Syngenta Crop Protection’s Seedcare business on 5 June, introduced EQUENTO, novel seed treatment that provides outstanding control of various soil pests while helping farmers increase the sustainability of their farming operations
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Challenges and progress in agricultural sector's targets

The growth rate of AFF production value in the first six months was estimated at 3.1%. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the agricultural sector strives to successfully achieve the set targets, as the total export turnover of agro-forestry-fishery products in the first six months of 2023 reached US$24.59bn, down 11.1% over the same period in 2022
Cocoa prices reach a 46-year high, with potential of increase

The surge in cocoa prices is attributed to adverse weather conditions in West Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
According to industry analysis, the price of cocoa has reached its highest level in 46 years, potentially leading to an increase in the cost of chocolate
GeoPard Agriculture and Eurasia Group Kazakhstan partner to enhance precision farming

The two companies share a common goal: to contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
In April 2023, Eurasia Group Kazakhstan and GeoPard Agriculture entered into a partnership agreement to bring the new GeoPard Agriculture solution to the markets of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Trouw Nutrition launches MyMilkPrint to calculate environmental impact of milk

The service allows feed advisors to calculate the environmental impact of milk at the farm level. (Image source: Trouw Nutrition)
Trouw Nutrition has launched MyMilkPrint, a service which allows feed advisors to calculate the environmental impact of milk at the farm level, enabling them to develop effective emission reduction strategies for dairy producers