International Trends
Romania approves US$3,450 per hectare garlic support scheme for 2026
The Romanian government has approved a de minimis aid scheme for garlic production in 2026 aimed at increasing domestic...
Moroccan tomato exports down by 11% in 2025-26
The 2025-2026 Moroccan tomato season has been one of the most challenging in recent memory. The industry, already...
Rwandan agricultural exports reach $19.8 million in early May
Rwanda earned nearly $20 million from agricultural exports during the first half of May 2026, according to the...
NI Agriculture Minister Launches £2.2m Rural Grant
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched a £2.2 million capital grant for rural...
Rwanda school feeding programme boosts farmer incomes
Rwanda provides school meals to almost 4.8 million students – one of the country's most ambitious investments in education, nutrition,...
Climate Experts urge Food Stockpiling to Avoid Shortages
Ministers have been urged to consider “large-scale national food stockpiling” by the influential Climate Change Committee (CCC) to stave off...
Glyphosate Curbs could Threaten Regen Farming, Report Warns
A new report launched in Parliament has warned that restricting glyphosate use could increase production costs, reduce yields and undermine...
China abruptly Halts US Beef Export Licenses after Renewal
The Trump administration is preparing to suspend tariff‑rate quotas on imported beef to address record-high U.S. prices, even as China...
FAO report calls for robust risk assessment for recycled plastic food packaging
The growing use of recycled plastic in food packaging and other food contact materials offers clear environmental benefits...
Rising Fuel Costs Impacting Farmers; are Consumers Next?
Many farmers across the area have started planting this year's crop but the cost of fuel and other products like...