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WORLD WHEAT AREA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- world wheat area
1, record 1, English, world%20wheat%20area
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
World wheat area has stabilized at just over 228 million hectares. Yield per hectare has increased markedly in many countries over the past 25 years. For the United States, yield has increased by almost 60% and in China it has more than doubled. These increases are in distinct contrast to what is seen in a few other areas of the world where yields remain low. Improves soil and water management, fertilizer use, pest control, improved varieties, better choice of land, power machinery and other technological improvements have been major factors in increased yield. In recent years, yields in most countries have levelled off. In contrast, yields in India, Mexico, Pakistan and some other developing countries continue to rise. There is reason to believe that yields can be raised in nearly all countries by using modern agronomic practices based on agricultural research. 1, record 1, English, - world%20wheat%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- emblavures mondiales
1, record 1, French, emblavures%20mondiales
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les emblavures mondiales se sont stabilisées à un peu plus de 228 millions d'hectares. Au cours des 25 dernières années, les rendements par hectare ont sensiblement augmenté dans de nombreux pays. Aux Etats-Unis, les rendements se sont accrus de près de 60% et, en Chine, ils ont plus que doublé. Ces augmentations contrastent singulièrement avec ce que l'on observe dans quelques autres régions du monde où les rendements demeurent faibles. Parmi les facteurs qui ont le plus contribué à l'accroissement des rendements, il faut mentionner l'amélioration des sols cultivés et l'irrigation, l'emploi d'engrais chimiques, de pesticides et de variétés améliorées, un meilleur choix de terre, la mécanisation de l'agriculture et d'autres progrès techniques. Au cours des dernières années, les rendements se sont stabilisés dans la plupart des pays. Toutefois, dans des pays comme l'Inde, le Mexique, le Pakistan et d'autres pays en voie de développement, ils continuent de croître. Il y a lieu de croire que l'on peut augmenter les rendements dans presque tous les pays en recouvrant aux méthodes agronomiques modernes fondées sur la recherche agricole. 1, record 1, French, - emblavures%20mondiales
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme emblavure est surtout employé au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - emblavures%20mondiales
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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