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• X-ray analysis could boost legumes, thus reducing fertilizer pollution
  

  The overuse of nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture can wreak havoc on waterways, health and the environment. An international team of scientists aims to lessen the reliance on these fertilizers by helping beans and similar plants boost their nitrogen production, even in areas with traditionally poor more

• Univar to Acquire Magnablend

  Univar, a distributer of chemistry and related services, and Magnablend, a Texas-based provider of custom chemical manufacturing, blending, and packaging solutions, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for Univar to acquire the company. The acquisition is expected to close by the en more

• Ceresana analyses the Global Market for Plastic Pipes

  Pipes made from plastics have advantages compared to those made from other materials such as aluminum, concrete, cast iron, copper, and steel. Due to their low weight, their resistance to corrosive effects and chemicals as well as the simple handling increases their importance in all application are more

White papers Agriculture

• New developments in bulk logistics
  

  Trans Ocean flexitanks are designed to transform a standard 20’ ISO container into a non hazardous bulk liquid transport system, which is specifically for one-trip use. The flexitank products are manufactured by Trans Ocean in China, South Africa and Malaysia. The single layer flexitank is used for shipping industrial, food and synthetic products more

Publications Agriculture

• IJMS, Vol. 14, Pages 10178-10196: Oxidative and Molecular Responses in Capsicum annuum L. after Hydrogen Peroxide, Salicylic Acid and Chitosan Foliar Applications

  Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an important ROS molecule (Reactive oxygen species) that serves as a signal of oxidative stress and activation of signaling cascades as a result of the early response of the plant to biotic stress. This response can also be generated with the application of elicitors, sta more

• [News Focus] How Big a Role Should Neonicotinoids Play in Food Security?

  Proponents of neonicotinoid-treated seeds claim that the chemicals offer many benefits, but how important are they for agriculture? more

• Sensors, Vol. 13, Pages 5945-5957: Design of a Soil Cutting Resistance Sensor for Application in Site-Specific Tillage

  One objective of precision agriculture is to provide accurate information about soil and crop properties to optimize the management of agricultural inputs to meet site-specific needs. This paper describes the development of a sensor equipped with RTK-GPS technology that continuously and efficientl more

Market studies Agriculture

• Peru Agribusiness Report Q3 2012

  BMI View: Peru's agricultural exports grew by 16.6% year-on-year (y-o-y) in value terms over the first quarter of 2012 to reach US$915.mn, according to Ministry of Agriculture data. Higher export prices for a number of key products, including coffee, mangoes, avocado, asparagus and evaporated milk, more

• Polymer Market in India 2012

  Indian Petrochemical industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. Low operating capacities in Indian petrochemical concerns bring with it the opportunity for future facility utilization. Polymer market is dependent on growth in related sectors. Low per capita consumption of polymer o more

• Ukraine Agribusiness Report Q3 2012

  BMI View: We have not changed our forecast for grains production for 2012/13 as we believe the crop could recover if weather improves before harvest starts in June. Also, we believe winterkill damage to plantings will be more limited than previously expected. Thus, we forecast a small fall in wheat more

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