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In spring, the over-winter cover crop residue is either tilled prior to planting, or in some cases the spring crop is no-till planted directly into the cover crop residues. JUNEAU Planting cover crops on the exposed soil of harvested cropland is one example of a simple yet very effective conservation practice. Cover crops also provide benefits to the farmer by increasing soil organic matter, providing natural weed suppression and improved soil moisture management. Cover crops are usually...

Though official statistics show that there has been an increase in the per hectare production of wheat and other crops, still the annual production is far from adequate to support the growing population. The agricultural production over the span of twenty years has not been able to keep abreast with the burgeoning population. Now looking at the figures the question as to why Nepal has failed to boost its agricultural productions and regain its export status is often raised. The factors...

Farmers in major wheat markets around the globe were hit with drought or too much rain, wiping out supplies. The price rose so quickly this week -- twice hitting the exchange's 30 cents per day price fluctuation limit -- that farmers couldn't sell crops, said David Torgerson, executive director, Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. The demand for ethanol and higher prices for soybeans and corn has had farmers abandoning wheat for several years now, Torgerson added, further dwindling...

The minister said the domestic price is determined largely by number of factors such as domestic production, arrivals in the market, quantity of imports, global prices and consumption requirements. Taslimuddin also said that the decision to import wheat was taken to ensure food security of the country and fulfil the requirement of public distribution system. NEW DELHI: The domestic wheat prices have not increased despite substantial rise in global prices of the foodgrain, the Rajya Sabha...