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Britain's largest bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle, will return to Exmoor skies.

Prabowo affirms his government's presence for Indonesian fishermen, pledging to improve their welfare and recognition.

US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran

A former USDA chief economist provided global trade insights through a Q&A format, offering expert perspective on international agricultural commerce and policy implications affecting farmers and markets worldwide.

Thailand's tourist islands Phuket and Samui are bracing for thunderstorms as the rainy season approaches.

The Department of Agriculture denies importing cabbage, according to Malacañang.

Forty-two people were killed in eastern Chad in a deadly fight over water between two families.

Andhra Governor, CM, and YSRCP supremo greet workers and farmers on International Labour Day.

Indonesia's Forestry Minister emphasizes inclusivity in national carbon trading, involving communities and the private sector.

A mouse plague is hitting South Australia, further challenging farmers already affected by wild weather and a fuel crisis.

Donald Trump's policies are hurting American farmers, yet they still support him.

Lightning strikes in Bangladesh kill 14 people, including a 10-year-old boy, amid seasonal storms and heavy rain.

Asia's economy struggles with limited safety nets and rising nationalism.

Governor Kathy Hochul proposes insurance reforms to reduce high auto insurance costs affecting New York farmers.

Persistent inflation may drive a portfolio shift due to rising energy prices.

GCC states convened at the FAO in Rome, warning that global conflicts disrupt food, fertilizer, and energy supplies, urging coordinated international action to protect import-dependent nations facing rising agricultural costs and anticipated shortages.

The American Farm Bureau Federation surveyed over 5,700 farmers, finding 70% cannot afford needed fertilizer due to Middle East conflict-driven price increases, with Southern producers facing 78% affordability challenges and smaller farms most vulnerable to spring market volatility.

Governor Pritzker criticizes tax breaks for oil companies amid rising gas prices in Illinois.

Scientists are concerned as warmer nights are increasing globally, outpacing daytime warming.

The Opportunity Party proposes a radical tax reset with a citizen's income and land value tax.

Four farmers died in Telangana shed collapses, prompting opposition to slam the government.

Western Australia's diesel supply will increase to 20 million litres after BP agreed to store an additional eight million litres at Kwinana terminal.

Middle East conflicts sparked stagflation concerns as soaring energy costs threatened farm income, though historical analysis shows inflation's impact on agriculture varies significantly by economic era and GDP health.

Farmers, loyal Trump supporters, face challenges due to trade wars and rising costs.

The US Agriculture Department undercounted corn crops by 4.5 million acres, raising questions about data reliability.

FM Sitharaman emphasizes inclusive growth and large-scale skilling to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 goal.

India and New Zealand signed a historic free trade agreement in April 2026, eliminating tariffs on goods, facilitating $20 billion in investment, and enabling professional mobility, marking a defining milestone in India's developed-world engagement strategy.

Donald Trump's policies are hurting American farmers, yet they still support him.

Lightning strikes kill 14 people in Bangladesh as seasonal storms bring heavy rain and intense lightning.

Australia's fertiliser imports face unprecedented disruption as Middle East conflict closes the Strait of Hormuz, blocking 43% of global urea supply. With 90% import dependence, fertiliser costs up 67%, and crop income potentially slashed by a third, farmers face mounting pressure affecting future food prices.

Tariffs, war, and drought converge, creating a perfect storm for US farmers and food prices.

Iran war is driving up fertilizer costs. Will you pay more for food?

U.S. farmers face affordability crisis as urea fertilizer prices surge 47% since late February, limiting spring planting capacity despite Iran's recent Strait of Hormuz reopening, which analysts say won't provide meaningful near-term relief.

Colombian farmers protested catastrophic land valuations, sparking nationwide blockades.

Farmers face mounting financial pressure as spring seeding proceeds, with Middle East conflict driving fertilizer and diesel costs up significantly, forcing difficult purchasing decisions for upcoming seasons and potentially reducing crop acreage in 2027.

Malaysia uses cloud seeding to induce rain and save its drought-affected rice crop.

Indonesian Minister Santoso urged ASEAN to strengthen energy and food security cooperation, diversify energy sources, accelerate trade agreements including ATIGA and RCEP, and prioritize protecting vulnerable groups like farmers and MSMEs amid geopolitical tensions and global economic fragmentation.

India extended duty-free pulse imports through March 2027 to control domestic prices and inflation, but the policy risks undermining domestic farmers' competitiveness and long-term agricultural self-sufficiency goals.

Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam claimed victory after promising various welfare schemes to voters.

German fertilizer manufacturers and farmers face operational challenges and economic strain stemming from geopolitical tensions involving Iran, disrupting supply chains and agricultural production in the country's crucial food and chemical sectors.

The EU and Mercosur provisionally enacted a 25-year trade deal creating a 720-million-consumer free trade zone worth $22 trillion, eliminating 90 percent of tariffs while facing judicial challenges and opposition from farmers citing deforestation concerns.

A strong El Niño event is forecast to develop, reshaping Aotearoa's winter weather patterns.

India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement committing $20 billion investment to boost bilateral economic partnership across agriculture, technology, and multiple sectors benefiting farmers, youth, MSMEs, startups, and innovators.

A mouse plague is hitting South Australia, further challenging farmers already affected by wild weather and a fuel crisis.

At least 14 people, mostly farmers, died in Bangladesh due to lightning strikes on Monday.

Trump expressed confidence in negotiating a major trade agreement with China to resolve ongoing tariff tensions, though specific details and timelines remain unspecified amid broader US-China economic disputes.

Following Iran's conflict since February 28, diesel prices surged 45 percent versus gasoline's 35 percent increase, threatening broader economic impact since diesel powers transportation infrastructure and heavy industry more critically than consumer vehicles.

FuelPositive Corporation is advancing its on-farm Green Ammonia system amid global fertilizer supply disruptions, with its first commercial-scale installation grid-connected in Manitoba, addressing farmer demand for localized, cost-controlled nitrogen production alternatives.

A free meals program serves 62 million people and creates over 1 million jobs nationwide.

UN Deputy Chief Amina Mohammed urges Nigeria to develop policies benefiting farmers from local fertilizer production.