A daily digest of market, agri-policy, technology and climate news — from Ukraine and the world. 171 news items in 19 sections.
Rising diesel, petrol and fertiliser costs are squeezing New Zealand dairy farms, even as strong milk payouts still provide some margin support.
USDA's New Delhi office expects India's peanut crop to grow in 2026-27 as more farmers shift acreage from cotton to a better-paying oilseed.
The UK and Japan have agreed mutual recognition for organic livestock standards, reducing certification barriers for British exporters.
The World Bank has approved a $500 million AGROW credit for Nigeria to lift farm productivity, improve market access and strengthen food security.
Regaal Resources is tying maize procurement for its Bihar wet mill to steep cash bonuses, vehicle rewards and a wider farmer collection network.
India’s largest wheat state has started procurement for the 2026 rabi crop with a higher support price, a growing centre network and promised quick payments.
Indian authorities are preparing talks with shipping lines after the West Asia war sharply disrupted basmati exports and drove freight costs higher.
British farmers, fertiliser importers and greenhouse growers warn that surging fertiliser and gas costs are setting up another round of food inflation.
U.S. farmers say higher diesel and fertilizer prices linked to the Iran war are hitting planting budgets and could add fresh pressure to food prices.