AGRI STORY
AgriTech Boom in Southeast Asia Opens $90 Billion Opportunity, India Emerges as Innovation Leader
Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as a global hotspot for agricultural technology, with a new industry report highlighting…
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India’s Summer Rice Area Shrinks as Farmers Shift to Pulses and Oilseeds
India’s agricultural landscape is witnessing a notable shift in cropping patterns as the area under summer rice cultivation…
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Hormuz Disruption Sparks Fertilizer Crisis, Prices Set to Surge Globally
A potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is raising serious concerns for the global agricultural sector, as…
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Middle East Conflict Drives Up Farm Costs, Threatens Global Food Inflation Surge
The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to cast a long shadow over global agriculture,…
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Global Food Prices Rise Again as Wheat, Sugar, and Oil Costs Surge
Global food prices continued their upward trend in March 2026, raising fresh concerns over affordability and food security…
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Severe Drought Grips U.S., Threatens Crops and Drives Food Prices Higher
A severe and widespread drought is tightening its grip across the United States, placing immense pressure on the…
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Community Seed Fairs Highlighted as Key Tool for Strengthening Local Food Security and Resilience
Researchers at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) have underscored the growing importance of community seed…
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UK Approves First Gene-Edited Barley, Marking Major Breakthrough for Precision Breeding
The United Kingdom has taken a decisive step forward in agricultural innovation with the approval of the country’s…
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UK Gains New Access to Japan’s £1.4 Billion Organic Market, Boosting Export Prospects
The United Kingdom has secured expanded access to Japan’s rapidly growing organic food sector, unlocking new opportunities for…
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Global Fertiliser Supply Disruptions Continue to Threaten Food Security
Concerns over global food security are intensifying as fertiliser supply chains face renewed disruption, with ongoing instability in…
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Fertilizer Supply Challenges Prompt Australian Government Support Measures
Australia has announced a series of targeted relief measures to help farmers cope with tightening global fertilizer supplies,…
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New Cadmium Soil Guidelines Strengthen Global Standards for Agricultural and Environmental Safety
International regulators have released updated guidelines for cadmium levels in agricultural soils, marking a significant step toward strengthening…
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FAO Expands Cash Assistance Program for Gaza Farmers, Calls for Eased Input Imports to Revive Local Agriculture
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has expanded its emergency livelihood support in the…
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Purdue University’s Agriculture Program Ranked #6 Globally in 2026, Marking Continued Excellence in Research and Innovation
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has strengthened its position as a global leader in agricultural sciences, earning the…
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Hartree Partners Expands Global Agriculture Platform with Acquisition of Touton SAS
Hartree Partners, a global energy and commodities firm, has finalized the acquisition of Touton SAS, one of France’s…
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Paine Schwartz Partners Completes Sale of AgBiTech to BASF, Marking a Significant Shift in the Global Biologicals Market
Paine Schwartz Partners, a leading global investment firm focused on sustainable food chain investments, has officially completed the…
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ICAR Director Dr. Cherekummalli Srinivasa Rao Receives Prestigious Swaminathan Award for Outstanding Contributions to Climate-Resilient Agriculture
In a major recognition of scientific excellence and leadership in climate-resilient agriculture, Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director and…
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Senior Officers’ Committee Meeting Held at ICAR–IARI, New Delhi
The ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR–IARI), New Delhi, convened an important meeting of its Senior Officers’ Committee (SOC)…
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