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Soybean exports in the year starting October 2013 may exceed 4.1mn tonnes estimated for 2012-2013. (Image source: ellenm1/Flickr)

Soybean meal shipments from India, Asias biggest supplier, may reach a six-year high next season with the best monsoon rainfall in two decades 

China booked its largest weekly purchase of US sorghum on record in late August, buying 120,500 tonnes. (Image source: golbenge/Flickr)

Chinese feed mills are increasingly turning to sorghum from the United States for animal feed supplements after running out of corn allocated for feed

Social media offers farmers a unique way to educate the general public about what farmers do, the practices they use and the challenges they face. (Image source: jeferonix/Flickr)

The use of social media for improve farming activities can prove to be a huge boost for agribusinesses across the world

It is economically viable to have a younger generation managing an agricultural land. (Image source: Gusjer/Flickr)

With the average age of farmers increasing and agriculture equipment technologically advancing, it is imperative to take steps to provide succession to younger, well-read generation for better farm economics

The chemicals tested included the anti-bacterial triclosan, caffeine, an anti-convulsant, and a tranquiliser. (Image source: Peter Craven/Flickr)

Food crops grown with recycled sewage are safe to eat, a study has recently revealed

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