A daily digest of market, agri-policy, technology and climate news — from Ukraine and the world. 238 news items in 22 sections.
Virginia is finalizing retail cannabis rules; farmers face high startup costs, banking hurdles and competition from a large illicit market while licensing is debated.
Petrol and diesel in Ireland rose above €2 per litre on 9 March 2026. If oil prices stay high because of the Middle East war, households could face…
Escalation around the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil above $100/barrel intraday, raising immediate cost risks for fuel, fertilizer production and agricultural logistics.
Deteriorating Gulf security may reduce funding, arms and diplomacy for Horn states, creating risks to agricultural investment, logistics and food security in Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Rising conflict in the Middle East disrupts shipping; Europe to feel the impact
AP reports that water security in the Gulf region could become more vulnerable under war conditions than oil production and shipments. The piece highlights risks to water supply…
Rising conflict in the Persian Gulf is spotlighting water security as a potential Achilles’ heel alongside oil. Analysts warn that desalination plants along the gulf coast, vital for…
FACT assures farmers of continued fertiliser supply amid potential West Asia conflict.
The Hindu Business Line frames a pragmatic approach to strengthening rural livelihoods in India by expanding access to commodity markets through financial services. The focus is not only…
