China waives tariffs on EU pork - for now?

17 Jun, 2025 6 mins read

The Chinese government continues its anti-dumping investigation against EU pork. Beijing is not imposing any punitive tariffs.

Brazil calls for global debate on bird flu vaccination - Conference planned for 2026.

17 Jun, 2025 6 mins read

Brazil is putting pressure: With a global vaccination debate against bird flu and a World Conference in 2026, the country aims to open new paths in the international poultry trade.

Drought in China's wheat belt halves grain yields.

17 Jun, 2025 8 mins read

In China's Wheat Belt and the breadbasket Henan, record temperatures have recently been recorded. The wheat is prematurely ripening, the combine harvesters are running too early, and the crop losses are severe.

Silicon as a beacon of hope? Better utilize phosphorus, withstand droughts.

17 Jun, 2025 7 mins read

Surviving drought and better utilizing phosphorus are advantages of fertilizing with silicon. In the face of climate change, it is worth considering this.

China triggers artificial rainfalls in the grain belt.

17 Jun, 2025 4 mins read

China is using artificial rain to combat drought in parts of the country. Chemicals are sprayed over clouds with airplanes and drones to enhance rain and snowfall.

FAO warns: Climate change threatens wheat cultivation

17 Jun, 2025 5 mins read

Farmers around the world could lose around half of the wheat cultivation area by the year 2100 due to climate change. The most affected regions are the USA and the EU.

Russia's early potatoes find no market

17 Jun, 2025 12 mins read

To supplement last year's meager harvest, too many imported potatoes were likely purchased. The ones who are suffering are the early potato producers in the south of the country. Potato cultivation is expected to increase in 2025.

Russia's wheat exports have significantly decreased.

17 Jun, 2025 8 mins read

Russia's wheat exporters have had a poor season. Experts estimate that around 41 million tons of wheat were exported in 2024/25, a decrease of over 20% compared to the previous year.

Increase in world market prices for milk continues

17 Jun, 2025 5 mins read

The FAO Dairy Price Index continued its upward trend in May 2025. This is mainly due to increased prices of fatty products such as butter, cheese, and whole milk powder.

Kverneland sets plowing record with autonomously driving AgXeed AgBot.

17 Jun, 2025 8 mins read

Kverneland, together with AgXeed, set the world's first record in autonomous plowing.

Chinese biologists are said to have smuggled Fusarium pathogens into the USA.

17 Jun, 2025 9 mins read

The US federal prosecutor has filed charges against two Chinese individuals. The unbelievable accusation: agricultural terrorism.

In India, there is a threat of shortage of animal feed from 2030.

17 Jun, 2025 8 mins read

According to a study by the US Department of Agriculture, increasing prosperity and a growing population in India will lead to a significant increase in demand for animal feed.