Farmers fear rising fertilizer prices, more worried about a worse 2027
Farmers are expecting two years of high fertilizer prices and low availability, as the U.S.-Iran war is expected to have a lingering impact on ag supply chains
Archives for April 8, 2026
Why first‑mile visibility is fast becoming a non‑negotiable for global commodity supply chains
As climate volatility, geopolitical disruption and input shocks converge, supply chain risk is increasingly shaped at the farm and forest level. Treefera’s new bi‑weekly commodity intelligence bulletin signals a shift toward first‑mile visibility as a...
CRISPR wheat cuts carcinogen risk without yield loss, strengthening case for precision gene editing
Ultra‑low asparagine wheat developed by Rothamsted Research shows how precision gene editing can help food producers meet tightening safety regulations, without sacrificing productivity, marking a significant step forward for safer, more compliant food...
USDA leans into agtech innovation with National Proving Grounds Network
The U.S. government is supporting agriculture technology with a program to test products and services with the goal of de-risking farmer adoption of agtech
Seeding the future: Japan moves to curb unregistered seed exports with new injunctions
Japan is introducing new export injunctions to prevent unauthorised export of seeds and seedlings and extending breeders’ rights by 10 years.
March recap: Top 10 innovation, startups, industry trend stories
AgTechNavigator spotlights the most-read stories of the month, covering breakthrough innovations, rising startups, and the trends shaping the future of farming.