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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.
Crop production
Following severe losses from frost and drought, Turkey's agricultural sector is poised for a major rebound, potentially increasing competition in European fresh produce markets.
Markets
A 30% spike in fuel prices coupled with cooling food inflation creates a severe margin squeeze for European farmers during the critical spring planting season.
Seeds, fertilizers & inputs
A massive mouse plague in Western Australia threatens crops and machinery, while farmers await crucial government permission to use high-strength baits.
Research
A new literature review highlights the elevated risk of multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, among farm workers exposed to agricultural pesticides.
Agtech
Saga Robotics is scaling its night-operating Thorvald UV-C robots to fight powdery mildew across large organic vineyards, replacing chemical sprays and reducing soil compaction.
Seeds, fertilizers & inputs
Soaring fertilizer costs and market concentration are pushing many farmers to a breaking point, prompting a US Senate hearing on supply chain vulnerability and the need for greater transparency.
