The call for more crops has spurred growth for chemical fertilizer producers. To grow more crops, farmers have to raise their productivity and that means using more fertilizer. They are used in the agriculture, animal nutrition and industrial markets. David Silver, an analyst at JPMorgan, wrote in a client note that global selling prices for major crops, including corn and wheat, are at their highest levels in over a decade. Without enough fertilizer to help corn crops grow, farmers will...

In spite of the fact that the health ministry is responsible for carbonated drinks, the food processing ministry has decided to commission a new study which will come out with mandatory standards for colas said an official in the food processing ministry close to the development. Ltd and Coca-Cola India, the food processing ministry plans to commission a study to ascertain the existing levels of pesticide residues in such drinks and set standards for them. In spite of the fact that the...

Every week, if not nearly every day, a call or visit to the veterinary hospital is the result of some type of ingested poison. Some need to be vomited up and others should not have vomiting induced. Most anything that kills weeds and insects is harmful to your pet. This is accidental ingestion or over-ingestion of veterinary drugs. De-wormers, anti-inflammatory drugs, nutritional supplements, and flavored medicines are all tempting to your pets when found lying around. Most ornamental...

Vietnam develops pesticides from tree seeds. To ensure sufficient materials for production, the company plans to import Neem seeds from several regional countries. They are believed not to be harmful to the environment. VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Pesticide Company (VIPESCO) has successfully developed pesticides from the seeds of the Neem tree originally from India. The VIPESCO said that the two pesticides are especially suitable for integrated pest management.

Checking a publication on butterflies will help you distinguish between the larvae and pests. Use caution when buying plants to be sure you are not bringing pests or diseases into your garden. While you wait for your butterflies, you can fertilize your roses, grapes and citrus. It is time to "side-dress" vegetables with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. As the weather warms up remember that soil in containers out of doors dries out more quickly, and daily watering may be necessary. Some...