Remains of agricultural tools that date back to the Neolithic period as well as a farming site, have been found in Goseong, in South Korea
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Stemming tree cankers with cuprous oxide fungicide
Cleaned stem canker wounds on cocoa are protected and sealed by applying cuprous oxide canker paint (Source: Nordox)
Plant disease control is pre-occupied with pathogens that infect foliage and fruit although those attacking the bark and wood are altogether more economically damaging, especially in the longer term
World food prices fall in May, lowest since Sept 2011
Global food prices have dropped sharply in May
Global food prices have dropped sharply in May, the lowest since September 2011, owing to increased supplies, growing global economic uncertainties and a strengthening of the US dollar, according to FAO’s latest report
China unveils five-year plan for food safety
China has released its 12th five-year food safety plan. (Source: un.org)
China has released its 12th five-year food safety plan in an effort to upgrade its food safety regulations and revamp industry standards
IFA appoints new director general
Charlotte Hebebrand (Source: David Hawxhurst)
The Council of the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) has appointed Charlotte Hebebrand as its new director general
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