Origin Agritech, an agriculture technology company, has successfully utilised gene editing technology to create new corn traits
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Use of excessive nitrogen fertiliser in wheat crops linked to celiac disease

Data provided at the last International Conference of the Nitrogen Initiative indicates that global nitrogen fertiliser consumption increased by 33% between 2000 and 2013. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Between the 1960s and the present day, the use of nitrogen fertiliser for growing wheat crops has increased ten times globally
Bright red colour and excellent firmness for Top Seeds International cherry tomato

Durillo F1 is an indeterminate variety with medium-high vigour and short internodes. (Image source: Top Seeds International)
This is a great year for the Durillo cherry tomato bred by Top Seeds International, the global vegetable seed company which specialises in the development, production and distribution of innovative, high-quality hybrid varieties
Global fertiliser market to be worth US$93.9bn by 2027

Due to lockdown, farmers faced difficulties in transportation of the shipment of the goods. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The need for fertilisation is increasing globally due to the rising global population
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The high-tech horticultural sector in the Netherlands is changing rapidly due to new technological developments