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Subsidies, market trends, machinery and industry news.
Climate & environment
Following a record 2025 wildfire season, fire threats are reaching traditionally cool European regions due to changing farming practices and land abandonment.
Markets
Corn futures closed lower this Thursday, bringing national cash prices down with them. European farmers should monitor global trends as market pressures mount.
Seeds, fertilizers & inputs
New research highlights severe prenatal impacts of chlorpyrifos. While banned in the EU, the findings underscore the vital importance of agrochemical safety and PPE for farm families.
Markets
Record beef prices driven by strong consumer demand and a structural cattle shortage present long-term market opportunities for European livestock farmers.
Policy & regulation
A proposed EU regulation categorizing soy as a high ILUC risk could disrupt feed markets and contradict efforts to boost domestic protein crop production.
Subsidies
Romanian farmers in the pig and dairy sectors will receive financial support under a temporary EU framework to offset surging fuel prices and stabilize the market.
Policy & regulation
The European Union's ambitious plan to halve pesticide use has stalled, with binding targets scrapped. Glyphosate remains available, offering temporary regulatory relief for European agriculture.
Industry
A new report highlights that "regenerative" doesn't mean pesticide-free. For farmers navigating new certifications, understanding the difference between entry-level regenerative and true organic is crucial.
Agtech
As traditional chemical farming faces rising costs and regulatory pressure, deeptech startups are offering precision robotics and gene-edited seeds as viable alternatives for farm operations.
Markets
Potato futures have spiked dramatically, driven by concerns over fertilizer availability and rising energy costs amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. What does this mean for European growers?
Research
A recent two-year study reveals that excessive sludge in biofloc aquaponic systems causes root asphyxiation and severe wilt in tomatoes. Proper filtration is essential for crop survival.
Agtech
A novel virus-like particle platform promises to make targeted RNAi biopesticides cheaper and effective against a broader range of agricultural pests and weeds.
Trade & exports
Following high-level talks, China agreed to purchase $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, impacting global grain and meat markets.
Crop production
In the fertile Çukurova plains of Turkey, an innovative trial is underway to grow coffee, signaling potential shifts in Mediterranean agriculture and crop diversification strategies.
Research
A new study reveals that long-term exposure to the once-common insecticide chlorpyrifos dramatically increases the risk of Parkinson's disease, highlighting past risks for farm workers.
Weather
Hawaii experiences its worst flooding in two decades, severely damaging farms and disrupting local produce supplies. The disaster highlights the growing vulnerability of agriculture to extreme weather.
Policy & regulation
A recent analysis challenges the scientific basis for strict livestock methane regulations, warning of severe economic consequences for farmers and consumers across Europe.
Seeds, fertilizers & inputs
With traditional fertilizer supply chains disrupted by ongoing global conflicts, Indonesia is emerging as a critical alternative source, responding to growing international requests for agricultural inputs.
Agtech
As the global agritech sector matures, the focus is shifting from flashy venture-backed prototypes to practical, cost-saving solutions for farmers.
Markets
Extreme wet and cold weather in Russia has caused the worst start to spring wheat planting in years, potentially lowering harvests and impacting global grain prices.
