Agro business news

Here are some recent agro-business news articles:

Global

  1. FAO: Global Food Prices Rise Sharply (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) - Global food prices have risen sharply in recent months, driven by supply chain disruptions, weather events, and strong demand.
  2. World Bank: Agriculture Key to Ending Poverty (World Bank) - The World Bank has released a report highlighting the importance of agriculture in reducing poverty and improving food security.

Regional

  1. USDA: US Corn and Soybean Exports Reach Record Highs (United States Department of Agriculture) - The US Department of Agriculture has reported that US corn and soybean exports have reached record highs, driven by strong demand from China.
  2. EU: Farming Sector Faces Challenges from Climate Change (European Union) - The European Union has warned that the farming sector is facing significant challenges from climate change, including more frequent extreme weather events and changing temperature and precipitation patterns.

Industry

  1. John Deere Acquires Bear Flag Robotics (John Deere) - John Deere has acquired Bear Flag Robotics, a startup that specializes in autonomous farming technology.
  2. Cargill Launches Sustainable Soybean Initiative (Cargill) - Cargill has launched a sustainable soybean initiative aimed at reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable agriculture practices in the soybean supply chain.

Market

  1. Wheat Prices Rise on Supply Concerns (Reuters) - Wheat prices have risen on concerns about supply shortages and strong demand from countries such as Egypt and Turkey.
  2. Coffee Prices Fall on Global Supply Glut (Bloomberg) - Coffee prices have fallen on a global supply glut, with Brazil's coffee crop expected to be the largest in over 20 years.

Technology

  1. Farmers Use Drones to Monitor Crops (The New York Times) - Farmers are increasingly using drones to monitor their crops, track soil health, and detect pests and diseases.
  2. AI-Powered Farming Platform Raises $10 Million (AgFunder News) - A startup that uses artificial intelligence to optimize farming operations has raised $10 million in funding to expand its platform.

Sustainability

  1. UN: Agriculture Must Become More Sustainable (United Nations) - The United Nations has called for agriculture to become more sustainable, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting biodiversity.
  2. Farmers Adopt Regenerative Agriculture Practices (The Guardian) - Farmers are increasingly adopting regenerative agriculture practices, such as no-till farming and cover cropping, to improve soil health and reduce environmental impact.

These are just a few examples of recent agro-business news articles. I hope you find them informative and interesting!