International Trends
FAO and Norway deepen five-decade strategic partnership to tackle food crises and build resilience
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Kingdom of Norway reaffirmed their long-standing partnership during...
Kenyan avocado cold storage startup seeks US$1.5 million expansion funding
SokoFresh, a Kenyan company focused on solar-powered cold storage systems, is preparing a fundraising round as it expands operations...
Sixteen EU countries Ask for more Funds for Agriculture and Fisheries in next Long-term Budget
Sixteen European countries are calling for increased investment in regional funds, agriculture and fisheries in the upcoming EU long-term budget...
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...