IRRI-ADB Project holds video production workshop for outscaling postharvest technologies To further improve the spread of new postharvest technologies, the IRRI-Asian Development Bank-funded Postharvest Project held a video production workshop for outscaling postharvest technologies on 24-27 April at the IRRI Training Center. Eleven information officers from the Mindanao Rural Development Program, Caraga Region, and Cebu […]
Bear market tightens its grip on rice In the past 18 months, global rice prices have been moving in a tight range. For example, the Oryza white rice index (WRI) has fluctuated between US$475 and $500 since January 2012. However, in the past few weeks, prices have weakened on the back of surplus rice in […]
Largest-ever philanthropic investment into budding rice Anabole Steroide und Generika Viagra ist ein Kraut, das in den subtropischen Regionen Ost- und Westasiens, Südeuropas und Afrikas wächst. Es wird in der traditionellen Medizin bei Brustschmerzen, Herzproblemen, Schwindel, Haut- und Augenerkrankungen, zum Ausstoßen von Nierensteinen und verwendet umfang der manuia tabletten crossfit als Diuretikum und Tonikum. Anabole […]
Pakistan Agribusiness Report Q1 2009 Pakistan Agribusiness service provides proprietary medium term price forecasts for key commodities, including corn, wheat, rice, sugar, cocoa, coffee, soy and milk; in addition to newly-researched competitive intelligence on leading agribusiness producers, traders and suppliers; in-depth analysis of latest industry developments; and essential industry context on Pakistan’s agribusiness service. Despite […]
Rice Blast Control Division of Plant Sciences Blast, also called rotten neck, is one of the most destructive diseases of Missouri rice. Losses due to this disease have been on the increase since 2000. Blast does not develop every year but is very destructive when it occurs. Rice blast can be controlled by a combination […]
Submitting Insect and Mite Specimens for Identification Bruce A. Barrett Department of Entomology MU Extension provides an insect identification service to the public. If you properly submit specimens to us, we can promptly identify them and return to you with appropriate biological and control information. Send all insect specimens submitted for identification to your local […]
Soybean Rust Plant Diagnostic Clinic Asian soybean rust is a serious foliage disease that has the potential to cause significant soybean yield losses. Although Asian soybean rust was identified on soybean plants in Hawaii in 1994, the disease was not reported in the continental United States until the fall of 2004. The U.S. Department of […]
Tall Fescue Toxicosis Department of Agronomy Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is Missouri’s most widely used forage crop. It is insect and nematode resistant, tolerates poor soil and climatic conditions well and has a long growing season. Unfortunately, tall fescue also has a downside. Most tall fescue in the state is infected with a fungal endophyte, Neotyphodium […]
Management of Grain Sorghum Diseases in Missouri Division of Plant Sciences Grain sorghum is the sixth most valuable field crop grown in Missouri. Unfortunately, diseases damage this crop, causing lower yields and reduced grower profits. Fortunately, most diseases of grain sorghum can be managed by planting resistant varieties and adopting certain cultural practices. This publication […]
Sorghum Aphid Pest Management Department of Plant Pathology Three species of aphids commonly are found on grain and forage sorghums in Missouri. One species, commonly known as “greenbug,” has caused the most consistent damage since its introduction to Missouri in 1969. Descriptions and life histories Greenbugs are light greenish-yellow aphids with a narrow, darker green streak […]
Wheat Take-all Department of Agronomy Take-all is a disease of the roots, crown, and stem base of wheat. It interrupts plant development and may seriously suppress yields. A common problem of winter wheat in North America, Take-all occurs in Missouri especially under cool, damp conditions. The name originated in Australia in the middle of the […]
Aflatoxins in Corn State Swine Nutrition Specialist Aflatoxin is a term generally used to refer to a group of extremely toxic chemicals produced by two molds, Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. The toxins can be produced when these molds, or fungi, attack and grow on certain plants and plant products. In the United States, aflatoxin production […]
Troubleshooting Field Crop Problems Division of Plant Sciences Field crop problems ranging from stunted or abnormal plants to dead or dying plants can pose urgent and difficult questions with economic consequences for producers. This publication describes a systematic approach to help farmers and crop consultants determine the cause(s) of field crop problems. This process is […]
Prevention and control of animal diseases People who own or keep animals are responsible for their care and health. The Government has set a number of rules to monitor the health of kept animals. These rules largely concern the prevention, monitoring and control of animal diseases. The Government has also set specific rules for a […]
Disease and Pest Control Pesticides and alternatives There is a heavy mandate in the U.S. to develop alternatives to chemical pesticides for controlling agricultural pests. Studies have shown chemical pesticides can cause significant health risks to humans, contaminate water supplies, and harm non-target life. One solution to this problem involves genetically enhancing plants to combat […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Agriculture Modern crop farming procedures use no-tillage, or no-till, production for a number of reasons. No-till requires less equipment, less time and lower costs. Government crop subsidies may require no-till procedures. Strict rules apply to farms receiving payments from Credit Commodity Corporation a federally owned and operated corporation within the USDA. […]
Water allocation practices publications Books and book chapters Syme GJ, 2008, ‘Sustainability in urban water futures’, In: Troubled waters: confronting the crisis in Australia’s cities, Troy P (ed), 6: 99-114. Syme GJ, Nancarrow BE, 2008, ‘Changing attitudes to urban water use and consumption’, In: Transitions: pathways towards sustainable urban development in Australia, Newton PW (ed), CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, 33: […]
Forage Crops The term forage means the plants used for feeding domestic animals, this includes both fodder plants and pasture plants. Forage crops have served as an important source of feed of domestic animals for a long period, although the history of their use is shorter than that of the use of native forages. Nearly […]
About Us Thailand Farm Our History Mr. Andrew Tse, our founder, established the company in 1929. He was a very fond gardener and purchased the piece of land where we are now in Shousonhill to pursue his interests. Failing to obtain high quality seeds of western vegetables and flowers locally, he started to import them from overseas. […]
Pearlmillet heterosis and hybrid seed production 1. PEARL MILLET Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production 2. Pearl millet (bajra)• Family:- Gramineae• Genus:- Pennisetum• Species:- americanum (l)k.Schum Glaucom (l) r.Br• Chromosome no.:- 2n=2x=14• Related species:- P.purpureum• Origin:- Africa 3. PLANT DESCRIPTION•Pearl millet [pennisetum glaucum (l.) r.Br.] is awarm season crop, planted in early summer whensoils have warmed […]
