Private-sector companies operating in the seeds market in India focus largely on the research and production of hybrid seeds. This sector is one of the major revenue generators of the hybrid seeds market in India, for products like vegetable seeds, sorghum, oilseeds, maize, cotton, and pearl millet.In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the hybrid seeds market in India for 2016-2020.

Global agricultural production grows in tandem with the demand for agricultural products. However, production worldwide has decelerated in the recent years as the demand for agricultural products has reduced because of global environmental changes and slow population growth in developed countries. This is expected to decrease the demand for food, and in turn, lead to a further decline in agricultural production. This is bound to significantly hamper the market growth during the forecast period.

Packaging is important for fruits and vegetables to preserve and protect them from damage. However, using the right agricultural packaging product is equally important. Most vegetables are packaged in corrugated boxes due to the versatility, serviceability, stacking strength, and low cost of production of these boxes. The characteristics of the other packaging products vary depending on the material used for producing them (plastic, wood, or cardboard).

Greenhouse horticulture is the production of crops within a structured shelter, which ensures customized growing conditions. A majority of greenhouse structures are made of plastic, followed by glass, and other materials. Greenhouses protect crops from diseases, pests, and various unfavorable weather conditions. The benefits of greenhouse horticulture over conventional crop production techniques are many; one of them includes providing safer and healthier food. This is one of the major factors leading to an increase in demand for greenhouse horticulture.

Agricultural combine harvesters are machines that combine the three separate tasks of harvesting – reaping, threshing, and winnowing of a cereal crop – in a single process. Some of the crops that can be harvested with the help of a combine harvester include wheat, corn (maize), barley, rye, oats, sunflower, and soybeans.

This Technavio report is based on the synthesis, analysis, and interpretation of information about the cornmeal market in the US collected from specialized sources.Technavio analysts have derived insights using a mix of primary and secondary research with an aim to provide a holistic picture of the market.

Vietnam, with its coastline spanning over 1,860 miles boasts of a large aquaculture industry. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations, the annual fish consumption in Vietnam was averaged at 78 lbs. per capita during 2013-2015, much higher than the average of APAC, which stood at 51.8 lbs.during the same period, and is expected to grow to about 83 lbs. by 2025.By 2025, APAC countries will have a major share in the amount of fish consumed,both captured and cultured (about 31 million metric tons), in addition to the current supply (about 147 million metric tons).

Health-conscious millennials, aged between 20 and 35 years, worldwide are preferring quinoa and quinoa-based food owing to the nutritional benefits; quinoa contains protein, fiber, various vitamins and minerals, and essential amino acids.During 2014-2015, the food and drink products launched globally with quinoa as an ingredient increased by around 27%. This is attributed to the rising status of quinoa as a superfood. Also, the number of new food and drinks products launched with a claim of being a superfood or supergrain increased by more than 200% during 2011-2015.Owing to quinoa's adaptability and tolerance to arid conditions, it has emerged as

an attractive crop for farmers across various geographical regions. Over the years,quinoa has been receiving greater attention from crop scientists as well as the agribusiness sector, which in turn, will lead to the development of more productive varieties and improved crop yield and quality.Health experts and dieticians nowadays are recommending quinoa-based foods as a part of the diet. This is because of the easy digestibility as well as nutritional profile of quinoa.During the forecast period, food technologists and innovators will continue incorporating quinoa into new product lines to offer consumers a cost-effective solution for nutrition and health maintenance.

Aquaculture is the rearing and cultivation of aquatic animals and plants for food under controlled conditions. It involves the farming of over 540 species of finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrates; about 35 species of seaweed; over 30 species of freshwater macrophytes; a few species of amphibians and aquatic reptiles; and about 50 species of microalgae and invertebrates as fish-food organisms in hatcheries.

Last week was characterized by a relatively stable price situation in Ukrainian wheat market. Export prices for milling wheat with 12.5% protein (2nd grade) remained within USD 185-186/MT FOB, and those for wheat with 11.5% protein (3rd grade) – at USD 182-184/MT FOB for February-March delivery.The prices were supported by wheat strengthening in the world market, as well as by persistent demand from importers.But it should be noted, there is no many Ukrainian wheat left for export. During the first half of the current season Ukraine exported more than 5 MMT of wheat with protein content higher than 11%.Moreover, market operators informed that in January nearly 700 KMT of milling wheat were ready for export to India, and about 400 KMT – to Egypt and the European Union. The wheat export program is

almost completed in Ukraine, and the importers’ demand is expected to switch to Russian wheat,where a half of export capacity is still available.