July 03, 2012

03/07/12: Myanmar; mycotoxin; rice

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In an effort to speed up improvements in the efficiency and productivity of Myanmar’s agriculture, the Ministry of Finance is suspending all payment of tax on imports of equipment and key basics such as fertilizer, seeds, farm chemicals. The tax waiver begins on July 1 2012, and will stay in force at least until the end of next March, the government has just announced. It will allow the cheaper importation of farm machinery and other equipment as well as fertilizer and pesticides.

Rice exports have been temporarily suspended in Sri Lanka.  The decision comes as part of a move to ensure a healthy domestic stock reserve and to maintain prices.  Read more...

While the rainy weather the UK is experiencing may make the trees green and verdant, it's not such good news for crops.  Research conducted by Professor Simon Edwards at Harper Adams University College has found that heavy rainfall during flowering increases Fusarium mycotoxin risk to the highest levels in 10 years.  Read more...


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English: Harper Adams Agricultural College
English: Harper Adams Agricultural College (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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