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Regenerative Farming: Lessons from a Belgian Grower Who Never Irrigates
A Belgian farmer shares his 26-year experience of farming without irrigation, relying on no-till practices and soil organic matter to maintain moisture.
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The Hidden Hazard: How Wildfires and Climate Change Expose Explosive Remnants of War
Wildfires in Europe are uncovering landmines and unexploded ordnance, creating new safety risks for farmers and agricultural workers in affected regions.
Agtech
The Rise of Drones-as-a-Service: A Shift for European Agronomy
The agricultural drone market is moving beyond simple hardware sales. For European farms, the 'Drones-as-a-Service' model is set to change how we manage input efficiency and field data.
Markets
China's Major Urea Export Deal: Shifting Global Fertilizer Dynamics
China's plan to export 1.2 million tonnes of urea to India will tighten global supply, likely impacting European fertilizer pricing and availability.
Climate & environment
UN Warns of Soil Degradation: Are European Farmers Ready for a Shift?
A major UN report highlights that over half of global soil is degraded, urging a move toward regenerative practices to secure future food yields and farm viability.
Agtech
CropX Acquires SCIO: The Move Toward Fully Integrated Agronomic AI
CropX Technologies has acquired SCIO, aiming to create a self-improving platform that bridges the gap between field soil data and post-harvest quality analysis.
Agtech
Agrivoltaics Show Promise for Heat-Stressed Crops in Europe
New research suggests solar panels can mitigate midday crop stress and reduce irrigation needs, offering a dual-use strategy for European farms facing climate change.
Markets
US Corn Belt Crisis: Why Global Instability Risks European Input Costs
American farmers are facing a 40-year economic low as energy and fertilizer costs spike. For European producers, this is a warning sign of potential supply chain volatility.
Livestock
Could Data-Driven Surveillance Help Poultry Farmers Beat Bird Flu?
A new partnership combines migratory bird tracking with rapid on-farm diagnostic testing to shift poultry disease management from reactive culling to proactive risk mitigation.
Seeds, fertilizers & inputs
Proposed Global Ban on Carbosulfan: What European Farmers Should Monitor
India is moving to ban Carbosulfan due to environmental risks. Here is how potential global shifts in pesticide regulation affect EU crop protection strategies.
Agtech
TerraBlaster Secures $12.5M to Bring Real-Time Soil Mapping to Commercial Farms
A new startup is using space-grade laser technology to map soil NPK levels at tractor speed, promising a future of real-time precision fertilization.
Agtech
Floating Solar Power: A Blueprint for European Aquaculture Efficiency
Mowi’s Chilean experiment with floating solar energy now powers 57% of their salmon farm, significantly cutting diesel reliance. Could this energy shift reshape European fish farming?
Markets
India Resumes Wheat Exports: A Shift in Global Grain Markets
India, the world's second-largest wheat producer, has lifted its long-standing export ban, signaling a major shift in international grain availability.
Policy & regulation
Paraquat Ban Hits Sugarcane Growers: Operational Challenges and Environmental Risks
Regulatory changes regarding paraquat usage in sugarcane production spark debate over environmental impact and the search for viable chemical alternatives.
Crop production
Optimizing Grain Corn Harvest: Indicators of Physiological Maturity
Precision in determining grain corn maturity is essential for maximizing yield and reducing drying costs. Learn how to identify the right moment to harvest.
Trade & exports
Black Sea Shipping Standoff Continues as Truce Offer Fails
A failed attempt to secure a shipping truce in the Black Sea keeps grain export corridors volatile and agricultural markets uncertain.
Markets
Russia Weighs State Grain Procurement to Counter Export Hurdles
Moscow is planning new support measures for grain producers, including state procurement and loan extensions, as export bottlenecks continue to squeeze domestic prices.
Trade & exports
Mexico resumes cattle exports to US: What European farmers should monitor
After a year-long suspension due to screwworm outbreaks, Mexico resumes livestock exports to the US. We analyze the global market shifts.
Markets
India’s Sugarcane Shift: Global Sugar Market Implications
India is pivoting sugarcane and maize resources toward ethanol production, tightening global sugar supplies and potentially shifting trade dynamics.
Markets
Ethanol Production as a Farm Income Stabilizer: Lessons from India
Could large-scale ethanol integration transform European farm revenue streams? Examining the lessons from India’s biofuel transition.