Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Far Eastern Agriculture, from 5th-9th June 2017
South Africa to target Asian market following maize surplus
South Africa, which has had a bumper crop of maize this year leading to depressed prices and dampened demand in Africa, will now target Asian markets to boost maize exports. Click to read the full story.
New Holland Agriculture to help India’s solid waste management project
New Holland Agriculture has delivered the first 230-hp T7070 tractor to Antony Lara Enviro Solution Pvt Ltd, an integrated waste management company in Greater Mumbai in India, to provide support to cut the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by improving solid waste treatment. Click to read the full story.
Nutriad showcases programmes to reduce AGP use at 12th Indo Livestock
Nutriad, the global manufacturer of animal feed additives, presented its programmes for the replacement of AGPs and full range of mycotoxin management products at the 12th Indo Livestock 2017 Expo and Forum, which is Indonesia’s largest event for livestock, feed, dairy and fisheries industry. Click to read the full story.
FAO’s new guidelines addresses global climate change issues
FAO has issued guidelines for the agricultural sector to contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation to achieve sustainable development goals. Click to read the full story.
