A daily digest of market, agri-policy, technology and climate news — from Ukraine and the world. 474 news items in 19 sections.
Virginia is finalizing retail cannabis rules; farmers face high startup costs, banking hurdles and competition from a large illicit market while licensing is debated.
Petrol and diesel in Ireland rose above €2 per litre on 9 March 2026. If oil prices stay high because of the Middle East war, households could face…
Escalation around the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil above $100/barrel intraday, raising immediate cost risks for fuel, fertilizer production and agricultural logistics.
Deteriorating Gulf security may reduce funding, arms and diplomacy for Horn states, creating risks to agricultural investment, logistics and food security in Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Rising conflict in the Middle East disrupts shipping; Europe to feel the impact
AP reports that water security in the Gulf region could become more vulnerable under war conditions than oil production and shipments. The piece highlights risks to water supply…
West African cocoa farmers are hit by recent cocoa price drop.
CSIR conducted a two-day national workshop titled “Farm Data to Decisions: Workshop on Smart Agro-Technologies for Soil and Crop Health” at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) of…
Farmers intensify protests as Bord Bia dispute continues; calls rise for leadership change.