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Why international grain prices have fallen back to levels last seen 6 years ago
Without notice, international grain prices have returned to the low point seen during the 2008 financial crisis. The prices of wheat, corn, rice and soybeans have all fallen by more than 50% from the highs they rebounded to after the crisis. Although the drop in rice prices was less than 50%, because the rebound high during the crisis was not high enough, the current absolute price level is in fact substantially lower than the lowest level during the crisis.
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Total agricultural irrigation water use has seen zero growth for 14 consecutive years
On the 14th, the reporter learned from the Ministry of Water Resources news briefing: the construction of farmland water conservancy is continuously accelerating, China's effective irrigated farmland area has reached 952 million mu, of which the area of water-saving irrigation projects has reached 407 million mu. Farmland irrigation efficiency continues to improve, and the effective utilization coefficient of irrigation water has reached
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Branding, Smart Technology and High Efficiency in Modern Agriculture, as Seen at the Agricultural Trade Fair
Spring flowers and autumn fruit: autumn is the season of abundant harvests. Recently, the 12th China International Agricultural Trade Fair was held in Qingdao, Shandong Province, with novel, excellent and specialty agricultural products from all over the country gathered under one roof. What fresh goods are there at this year's agricultural trade fair? How
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Village-level affairs agents become a new profession in some rural areas of China
"Grandpa Liu, this is Auntie's pension collection certificate, the annual review has passed. The ID card is tucked inside the back, please keep it safe. Contact me if you need anything." 59-year-old Liu Xiyu took the little red booklet handed over by the young woman across from him, flipped through it, and carefully tucked it into the inner pocket of his jacket. Liu Xi
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Water-saving irrigation proves effective, calmly resolving the challenge of severe drought
In the face of a severe drought rarely seen in decades, crops in some areas of Henan and Liaoning provinces suffered serious damage, highlighting shortcomings in water conservancy facilities (see "In a Year of Severe Drought, a Test for Farmland Water Conservancy" in this section, August 19), but must a severe drought inevitably bring agricultural disaster? Not necessarily. On the road to modern ag
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The Importance of Ecological Environmental Management and Protection as Seen from the Distribution of Weeds on Non-Cultivated Land
Weed Ecology and Distribution: Weeds can be seen everywhere, and there are also a great many weeds in the land we cultivate. So how should you go about managing weeds? Just buy herbicides? That is not ecological. If you want ecological and environmentally friendly methods, then you had best understand their ecology and distribution.
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How do you get winged beans, and can you eat them raw? Everything explained in one article
Have you ever seen a bean with wings? If not, let's get to know it together. This kind of bean is not only better looking than ordinary beans, but its tender pods are emerald green, with an excellent pod shape and a crisp, fresh taste. Spring cropping can produce high-quality tender pods. Can winged beans be eaten raw? It should
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Fresh figs are rarely seen: can you eat the split bottom and the skin?
In the legends of Mediterranean coastal countries, figs are called the "sacred fruit" and are one of the offerings used in sacrifices. They have high nutritional value and are deeply loved by modern people, and the price of figs is also rather expensive. But when you are selecting and eating them, do you
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The differences between Selaginella tamariscina and Selaginella uncinata are mainly seen in these aspects
There are many common grasses in life, and Selaginella tamariscina is one we are relatively familiar with. But do you know the difference between Selaginella tamariscina and Selaginella uncinata? Let's take a look together! 1. The difference between Selaginella tamariscina and Selaginella uncinata. The main stem of Selaginella uncinata is soft and slender, while the main stem of Selaginella tamariscina is single, short, thick, and upright. In
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How Do Crocodiles Reproduce? A Detailed Explanation of Their Reproduction Methods and Process
The crocodile is an animal often seen in zoos or on television, and it is currently an endangered animal. So how do crocodiles reproduce? 1. How do crocodiles reproduce? Every year from December to March of the following year is the mating season for crocodiles, and female crocodiles reach sexual maturity when their total length averages
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