Corn production in China is likely to hit a record high of 215mn tonnes in 2013, according to two industry organisations
Crops
Laos focuses on creating safe agricultural produce
![Laos has already set several standards for agricultural products to be acceptable in the markets. (Image source: eurleif/Flickr)](/images/farm__eurleif.jpg)
Laos has already set several standards for agricultural products to be acceptable in the markets. (Image source: eurleif/Flickr)
The Laos ministry of agriculture and forestrys agriculture department has revealed plans to ensure complete safety of agricultural produce grown in the country for domestic consumption and export
Indian soybean exports may touch six-year high next season
![Soybean exports in the year starting October 2013 may exceed 4.1mn tonnes estimated for 2012-2013. (Image source: ellenm1/Flickr)](/images/soybean_ellenm1.jpg)
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 turns to US sorghum for animal feed
![China booked its largest weekly purchase of US sorghum on record in late August, buying 120,500 tonnes. (Image source: golbenge/Flickr)](/images/sorghum__golbenge.jpg)
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
Agribusinesses and social media
![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)](/images/farmers__jeferonix.jpg)
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