Crop rows oriented at a right angle to sunlight direction (i.e., east–west within the winter cropping system in Western Australia) may suppress weed growth through greater shading of weeds in the interrow spaces. This was investigated in the districts of Merredin and Beverley, Western Australian (latitudes of 31u and 32uS) from 2002 to 2005 (four trials). Winter grain crops (wheat, barley, cano...

While teaching a course on Crop Biotechnology at Huazhong Agricultural University (Wuhan, Hubei Province, China) this past October, I was asked by one ofmy students if it is true that American farmers grow genetically modified crops (GMOs) only for export, and that GMO‐foods are not sold in the USA. The student implied that Americans thought that such crops were “good enough” for developing cou...

The role of sunflower production and processing within the framework import substitution is extremely important for food industry: in addition to oil its fractions, by-products are actively used confectionery industry, waste a valuable feed farm animals. study considers trends cultivation Russia, as well development export since beginning embargo. Today, one most dynamically developing agricult...

This paper explores the determinants of export performance at the level of firms in respect of their characteristics and supply side constraints. The analysis is based on a survey of export-oriented firms in four major sectors. The results indicate a relationship between the better performance of foreign-owned firms to their better know-how and resources compared to the domestically owned firms...

The essence of the concepts «export-oriented model industrial policy», production» is disclosed. An export-oriented policy justified in relation to manufacturing products with a high degree processing, it stimulates development innovations and creation goods that can compete produced other states. advantages disadvantages country’s economic are revealed. Negative factors its implementation, ass...