Weeds are simply green plants in the wrong place at the wrong time growing under and around trees competing with root systems for water and nutrients

Broomrape infestation can be controlled by using corn as a trap crop. (Image source: Thomas/Flickr)

Researchers in China have found that corn can be used to induce "suicidal germination" in a devastating parasitic weed known commonly as sunflower broomrape

South Koreas exports of food and agricultural products increased significantly in November 2012 on growing shipments to Russia and Asian countries

India has revealed plans to allow additional wheat exports to cut huge stocks at government warehouses and make room for new harvest