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President Prabowo Subianto has launched a nationwide mass harvest initiative involving rice, sugarcane, and soybeans to bolster Indonesia's national food self-sufficiency.

Experts warn that the ongoing El Nino and delayed Kharif harvests could pose significant risks to India’s upcoming wheat crop, amid global market volatility.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched a strategic roadmap for 2047, focusing on crop diversification, technological adoption, and increased output.

The Hasaka Agriculture Directorate has confirmed the conclusion of winter crop harvesting across the governorate. Wheat marketing to state-authorized collection centers continues as the season winds down.

An innovative agrivoltaics project at the Volkswagen Poznań plant combines renewable energy, livestock, and scientific research to boost biodiversity.

An abnormally dry period in Ireland has prompted farmers to begin the grain harvest ahead of schedule.

According to the Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), nearly 90,000 hectares of agricultural land were damaged by natural disasters in the first six months of 2026.

The African Union is implementing a massive land restoration project across the Sahel region. The initiative aims to halt the expansion of the Sahara Desert and restore 100 million hectares of land by 2030.

Significant delays in the southwest monsoon and low water levels in key reservoirs have led to a sharp 23% decline in Kharif crop sowing compared to last year.

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath shares how installing bee boxes on farms led to a remarkable 20% increase in coconut yields.

Farmers in India's Gujarat state are adopting cow-based natural farming methods supported by the ATMA Project, resulting in reduced input costs and improved soil fertility.

The agricultural sector in Gulmi district is facing significant challenges as delayed monsoon rains and irrigation constraints have limited paddy transplantation to just 11% of the target area.

A new wind energy project in Quebec's Montérégie region is sparking debate between renewable energy developers and farmers concerned about the future of their land.

Researchers at Aarhus University are exploring biological nitrification inhibition as a strategy to reduce dependency on synthetic fertilizers and mitigate environmental degradation.

President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia has achieved its highest-ever rice and corn output, marking a significant step towards food self-sufficiency and national resilience. The declaration was made during the National Farmers and Fishermen Week XVII in Gorontalo.

A review in Nature highlights how CRISPR-Cas and metabolic engineering can enhance crop nutritional density to combat global hidden hunger and climate stress.

New research published in Nature Communications unveils the genetic secrets of Oplopanax elatus, offering a novel pathway for the sustainable production of valuable RK-type ginsenosides, previously unavailable in cultivated ginseng.

A crop residue management initiative in Punjab and Haryana is showing that shared machinery and village-level cooperatives can cut stubble burning while lowering farmers' costs.

Fruit growers in Alanya are upgrading banana and avocado greenhouses with automated controls to save water and energy, cut labour needs and keep production viable under intensifying drought pressure.

Madhesh Province, one of Nepal’s main wheat-producing areas, reported lower production this year. Officials linked the decline to adverse weather, pest pressure, weak irrigation coverage and a lack of quality seed.

The Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research says its new biopolymer seed-coating system delivered yield gains of 12% to 37% in field trials across seven crops.

Gujarat has widened the reach of its Narmada water network and prepared crop contingency measures as delayed monsoon conditions raise concern over a possible El Nino impact.

Western Australia’s farm belt has been hit by mouse densities of up to 8,000 per hectare, but researchers say drier conditions and stronger bait may soon ease the pressure.

Rice growers in northern Andhra Pradesh are shifting toward direct seeding and alternate wetting methods as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon and tighter water supplies.

India’s soybean area could rise by up to 10% this season as high prices and a weaker monsoon outlook encourage farmers to shift back into the oilseed from more water-intensive crops.

FAO says the new El Nino phase could weaken India’s summer monsoon and put rain-fed rice and maize under stress during the kharif season. The agency also warns of broader food-security and farm-cost risks across Asia.

India has cut the import share of popcorn maize demand from 70% to 15% as domestic production expanded from 15,000 to 85,000 tonnes. The model combines hybrid seed, contract farming, processing, storage and guaranteed offtake.

In northern Uganda, nutrition-sensitive farming helped one Adjumani household move from chronic food shortage to more stable meals, better diets, and stronger family resilience.

Record autumn rainfall has lifted pastures and improved crop prospects across South Australia, but excessive wet conditions are also delaying potato harvests and raising loss risks.

A Turkish agriculture journal says temperature and rainfall are decisive for olive cultivation and warns that heat, evaporation and water stress will alter yield, ripening and oil quality.

Michigan’s Great Lakes Incubator Farm is trying to lower the risk of entering agriculture as new farmers face expensive land, climate pressure and uncertain public support.

Apple growers in Nova Scotia say last summer’s drought is the main reason Honeycrisp fruit is coming to market smaller than usual, although they still see a path back to normal size if moisture conditions improve.

Australia is heading into the August pollination peak with an expected shortfall of nearly 300,000 commercial hives. Varroa losses, higher treatment costs and insecticide resistance are pushing beekeepers out and raising risks for fruit, nut and horticultural crops.

Queensland strawberry farms are trialling a flapping drone designed to mimic a peregrine falcon and drive rainbow lorikeets away from valuable fruit.

A rare late-April freeze has dealt a major blow to fruit growers in the US Northeast. New Jersey alone estimates about $300 million in losses, with peaches and apples among the hardest-hit crops.

Carlsberg Research Laboratory has published a highly detailed hop genome map in Nature Communications. The work is designed to accelerate breeding for heat and drought tolerance while opening new options for quality and aroma.

Indonesia expects rice production to remain stable despite El Niño risk, supported by irrigation measures, higher cropping intensity and large reserves.

Heavier rainfall in Türkiye has revived grain prospects after two drought years, but fruit and vegetable quality has deteriorated and rust has appeared in some cereal fields.

A direct-seeded rice initiative led by IIRR and SBI Foundation in Telangana delivered yield gains of 8-13% while cutting water use by 25-35%. The project expanded quickly and strengthened the case for a less resource-intensive rice production model.

Kansas wheat growers are heading into harvest under severe drought, disease pressure and higher input costs, with U.S. production projected at its lowest since 1972.

Rainfall in parts of South Australia’s Mallee and Riverland is improving the mood after years of drought. Farmers are seeing better prospects for wheat, barley and lentils, but they are still dealing with poor feed quality, sand drift and locust pressure.

Farmers in Central Java are testing a rice-growing package that Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory says can cut methane emissions by up to 50% while also raising yields. The pilot has already covered nearly 100 hectares and delivered a clear profit gain for participating growers.

Researchers at India’s Central Rice Research Institute say they have demonstrated the first successful use of an AI-designed genome-editing tool in plants. The work could broaden the toolbox available for breeding crops with higher yield, better resilience and lower technology barriers.

An ICAR-linked study found that El Nino years consistently cut yields of major kharif crops across many Indian districts. Researchers are urging policymakers to strengthen contingency plans through drought-tolerant varieties, agro-advisories and better water management.

Drought, heat and erratic rainfall are increasing pressure on Maine's wild blueberry growers and forcing costly spending on irrigation and mulch.

Unseasonal heavy rain in Nepal's Kavrepalanchowk district damaged potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and other crops, with local authorities moving to compile losses for relief and compensation.

India’s weather service has launched AI-based forecasting tools for rain-fed agriculture, including a pilot in Uttar Pradesh that can generate rainfall forecasts at 1-kilometre resolution up to 10 days ahead.

Growers in Carnarvon say flood levees redirected water onto farms after Cyclone Narelle, adding to crop and irrigation losses in one of Western Australia’s main fruit and vegetable regions.

Maharashtra is urging farmers to move away from water-intensive crops before the kharif season. But sugarcane remains deeply entrenched because it offers more reliable income than most alternatives.

Heavy pre-monsoon rain and upstream flows from India are flooding northeastern Bangladesh during the Boro rice harvest, putting crops, farm incomes and food supply at risk.