The State of Food and Agriculture 2021
The State of Food and Agriculture is FAO ‘s main annual publication and in its 2020 version it focuses on explaining what they are…
Zinc-enriched wheat varieties are developed
The International Center for Corn and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) have recently developed zinc-enriched wheat varieties, which could allow millions of people around…
Analysis of a possible tax on pesticides in Mexico
I am aware that current agricultural production would not be viable without the application of pesticides, but their use has…
Up to 30% of pesticides sold in Mexico are illegal
In some areas of the country up to 25-30% of the pesticides that are marketed are false, adulterated and pirated,…
Forager seeks to promote local trade in agricultural products
Options for boosting local trade in agricultural products are expanding around the world, benefiting both local farmers and local customers. One…
A study in the European Union indicates that glyphosate is not carcinogenic
Currently several countries of the European Union are analyzing whether or not to ban glyphosate, an active ingredient in a…
4 Solutions for fieldwork planning
Time flies, and more in the field than anywhere else. There are always hours to write down the daily tasks,…
What are selective herbicides?
When the good weather and the spring rains have arrived, all kinds of weeds begin to appear vigorously in our…
What is conservation agriculture?
Nowadays, it is very common to talk about sustainability, the fight against climate change and energy saving. Agriculture is not…
Galium the winter grain weed
Galium spp, also known as Manger’s Love, Limpet or Rasperuela, is one of the most common weeds in winter cereals.…