News and Analysis on Global Ag Innovation, Investment and Sustainability
WAFI 2026
The fragmented approach to managing agricultural risk remains one of the biggest barriers to scaling regenerative agriculture across South East Asia, says a leading regional policy expert.
The UK government has pledged to preserve regulatory freedoms for agricultural biotechnology under its proposed sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU, as farming minister Stephen Morgan sought to reassure agri-tech businesses that...
Japan’s new agriculture minister aims to encourage consumer support for the sector, which he believes is central to food security.
The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) has suspended exports of fresh ube indefinitely as the government to prevent local varieties from being used to build competing industries overseas
Ag stakeholders are advocating for the farm bill’s passage, which will allow for the year-round sale of E15, boosting domestic consumption at a time of record-high exports of the biofuel
The Philippines is updating its El Niño response plans after the central bank warned drought could disrupt food production and push up inflation.
Farm Progress Show 2026
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spent her time at Farm Progress Show highlighting the work the administration is doing to digitally transform the USDA and cutting spending to prioritize farmer needs
India’s agriculture sector must now focus on boosting incomes and strengthening resilience among small and marginal farmers, says the country’s ag minister
New Zealand will simplify consent processes for offshore aquaculture developments by exempting projects beyond three nautical miles from some environmental assessment requirements, as part of a push to expand the sector.
Is the US ag economy too focused on the immediate and not enough on the future?
Pacific bluefin tuna fishing nations have agreed to raise catch quotas by 25% after Japan pushed for higher limits, citing continued stock recovery
Global crop yields are being significantly eroded by soil degradation, according to the first worldwide attempt to quantify its impact. Researchers estimate that reversing just 10% of human-caused soil degradation could generate enough additional food to...
Will strong U.S. soybean and corn production continue to meet strong demand?
As the agriculture sector grapples with increasingly volatile weather, rising input costs and pressure to deliver environmental outcomes, former Defra Secretary George Eustice believes it is time to rethink what agricultural innovation actually means
The Philippines will not suspend rice imports this harvest season despite a record second-quarter palay crop, with the government prioritising food security and stockpiling ahead of a strong El Niño that could cut production.
As drought grips Europe, farming groups are warning of food supply risks and mounting crop losses. But while some are demanding greater financial support, others are calling for long-term investment in reservoirs, irrigation, water management and...
Philippine fisherfolk accuse President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of overlooking the sector’s deepening crisis in his latest State of the Nation Address, saying he failed to address declining fish stocks, poverty and protections for small-scale fishers
The Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is moving to preserve a key tool against illegal fishing after the Supreme Court struck down mandatory vessel monitoring requirements.
Farmers are optimistic about long-term expectations – less so on current input costs
New trial data from Ag Novachem suggests Pangaea Booster™ can significantly improve the performance of existing insecticides against cabbage stem flea beetle and other key oilseed rape pests, offering growers another tool as interest in the crop begins...
China has rolled out a long-awaited agricultural plant EDV system designed to curb imitation breeding and better reward original breeders, with the first phase covering 10 major crops including rice, wheat, cotton and rapeseed
The Philippine government will continue to prioritise agricultural modernisation to strengthen food security and improve livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolk, said its president.
ASEAN must take a more pragmatic approach to regulation to give farmers access to technologies already on the market, as land shortages and food security risks mount, says one expert.
Trump reignites a trade war, bringing with its fresh concerns on ag input prices, while fertilizer volatility continues amid Middle East uncertainty
The UK wine industry has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in British agriculture, but targeted government support is needed to help producers invest, build demand and compete with overseas rivals, according to WineGB chief executive Nicola Bates
Sector leaders have called for urgent action from government, retailers and growers to unlock the growth potential of UK horticulture, warning that businesses are struggling to invest amid uncertainty over seasonal labour, energy costs, water...
Farmers have secured several major concessions to New Zealand’s proposed resource management reforms, particularly the recognition of food and fibre production and a more flexible approach to environmental limits.
A Rabobank analyst shares a breakdown of what’s happening in Brazil’s soybean, corn, and sugar markets and the local and global factors impacting each
The Philippine’s National Food Authority’s (NFA) raises minimum buying price for palay and temporarily blocks rice import arrivals as it looks to strengthen farmgate prices and returns for rice farmers
The International Soil Carbon Industry Alliance (ISCIA) has welcomed the European Commission’s adoption of the first carbon farming certification methodologies under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation, describing the framework as an...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will invest PHP550m (USD8.96m) over two years in nationwide seed storage to boost climate resilience and fill infrastructure gaps in the local seed industry.
Korean dairy farmers are calling on lawmakers to enforce the country’s usage-based milk pricing system, saying processors’ quota cuts are pushing farms out of business and putting domestic milk production at risk.
The U.S. ag economy continues to grapple with high input costs, putting pressure on sustainability and technology investments
Agricultural equipment manufacturers and seed developers must stop selling standalone climate technologies and start delivering bundled social support systems if they want female farmers to adopt them, according to new research.
World Agri-Tech São Paulo 2026
Brazil moves more of its agricultural production upstream — unlocking a biofuel opportunity
Japan’s agriculture ministry is accelerating plans for a specialised organisation for breeders’ rights following a suspected leak of a premium citrus variety developed in Ehime Prefecture
India is deploying a multi-layered national strategy spanning water management, crop planning, inputs and financial support to mitigate risks from a weak monsoon linked to El Niño.
Can cutting fertilizer tariffs be enough to help farmers manage rising input costs?
With Brussels moving ahead on gene editing, the UK must now decide whether to press its early regulatory advantage – or align with Europe to secure trade and market access
A decisive U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favour of Monsanto owner Bayer is set to sharply reduce Roundup litigation risk, reinforce federal regulatory authority, and reignite global debates over glyphosate safety
The UK government’s long-awaited Farming Roadmap has been hailed as a “reset” for agriculture, promising long-term certainty and a shift towards profitability and resilience. But while industry groups broadly welcome the vision, they warn that without...
Brazilian farmers and ag stakeholders raise concerns about a disconnect between its country’s renewable energy and sustainability policies and EU mandates
More than 13% of South Korea’s dairy farms have shut in five years, with the sector’s main trade body blaming government policy failures for what it calls the worst catastrophe since the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis
The European Parliament’s adoption of new genomic techniques (NGTs) rules marks a decisive regulatory pivot towards a model long advocated by global crop giants, but NGOs warn the shift amounts to a backdoor deregulation of GMOs, setting up a new phase...
Growers are grappling with tight margins and increasing labor expenses, but the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act is helping to provide much-needed support and change
World Agri-Tech South America 2026
The stage is set for the 2026 edition of the World Agri-Tech South America Summit
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan puts farmer livelihoods at the core of rural modernisation, linking income growth to food security, economic resilience and social stability
The Philippine government is stepping in early to safeguard farmer incomes by setting pre-harvest rice buying prices as drought risks and rising input costs threaten planting decisions
Japan is positioning aquaculture as an export-led growth industry to counter a decline in domestic fish consumption
India rolls out nationwide campaign this month, which aims to support farmers in improving soil health through sustainable farming practices