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Threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are tightening fertilizer supplies and lifting prices; Canadian growers face higher input costs ahead of spring seeding.

Since 2015 Dr. Gurdev Chand has led hydroponics adoption in Jammu & Kashmir, enabling year‑round fodder and vegetable production, standard protocols for diverse crops, and a NABARD-backed Rs. 314.25 lakh blueberry project.

Strikes and shutdowns at Gulf terminals, pipelines and fields have interrupted exports and raised fuel price risks for farming and food transport chains.

Strikes and shutdowns at Gulf terminals and refineries risk shortages of fuel, LNG and feedstock for fertilizers, raising costs and supply risks for farms and food chains.

NIMET advises farmers to wait for soil moisture to reach 50% and for rains expected between April 15 and end of April before planting; government support and security concerns were discussed.

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively halted, threatening fertilizer deliveries and putting upward pressure on food prices, the American Farm Bureau warns.

Two Indian analysts call for shifting reform priorities from output alone to policies that integrate nutrition, climate adaptation and technology for smallholders.

Mexico’s economy ministry consultations found businesses favor preserving CUSMA while improving its operation; outcome matters for agricultural exports, inputs and cross‑border supply chains ahead of the March 16 review.

Yale Environment 360 and international studies say decades of dam building and mass well drilling have pushed Iran toward severe groundwater depletion, risking long-term loss of underground storage.

Karnataka will set up an agritech CoE in Kalaburagi funded under LEAP; Krishi Kalpa Foundation will operate the centre to promote farmer‑startup‑research collaboration and skills development.

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 more than €1,000 in extra annual costs.

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 infrastructure amid conflict and restricted transportation.According to AP, war threatens water res...

West African cocoa farmers are hit by recent cocoa price drop.

CSIR conducted a two-day national workshop titled “Farm Data to Decisions: Workshop on Smart Agro-Technologies for Soil and Crop Health” at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) of Kerala Agricultural University, Kumarakom, Kerala, on 5–6 March 2026.The event opera...

Farmers intensify protests as Bord Bia dispute continues; calls rise for leadership change.

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 multi‑million‑person water supply, are within range of missiles and drones.In Kuwait, about 90...

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 on production, but real price realization.Price discovery and market transparency are cent...

Source: Hindu Business Line on organic millets and women’s protein diets.

A cross-sectional study of 314 agricultural workers across seven major farming areas in Morocco found that most respondents could not name the pesticides they used. Among those with complete data (n = 300), 86.3% were unable to name the pesticides.Only 33.3% (n = 100) demonstr...

Female farmers feel overlooked and under-represented, with researchers noting patchy recognition of their contributions over decades. The piece states 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer and stresses the need to shift social narratives to view women as independe...

The government of Jammu and Kashmir is scaling up programs that enhance safety and opportunities for women in agriculture. Significant progress over the past five to six years highlights strides in gender equality and sector development.Officials note the rollout includes fina...

The Indian government is considering distributing coconut oil through the public distribution system (PDS) or ration shops instead of palm oil to ensure farmers get better prices, said Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan.The Coconut Develop...

India’s government is considering distributing coconut oil through the public distribution system (PDS) or ration shops instead of palm oil to ensure farmers get a better price, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister said on Saturday.The Coconut Development Board has wri...

In India, reports indicate that residues of pesticides are found on widely consumed fruits, raising public health concerns as traces can enter the body with daily consumption. Long-term exposure is linked to potential issues including cancer, hormonal disruption, and developme...

Tropical fruit growers in Alanya district of Antalya will receive training on good agricultural practices and pesticide residue management as part of a new initiative to raise production standards and export potential for the region.Ali Hüddoğlu, head of the Alanya Tropical Fr...

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, praised Oladipupo Adebutu’s substantial agricultural investments in a visit to Solomon Kesington Agro Allied Limited, a multi-billion-naira farm in Iperu Remo, Ogun State.Ogundoyin noted the initiative add...

The lack of indigenous oil production leaves Ireland highly exposed to energy supply disruptions, with oil accounting for 93% of transport energy and homes heated mainly by imported gas. Recent tensions in the Middle East threaten the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 m...

Modern contract farming provides farmers with not just price certainty but also technical support and reliable market access. Transparent pricing and timely payments create predictable income conditions. Text about transparency.Today’s contract farming models go beyond simple...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged making the agriculture sector export-oriented in India. He stated that expanding agricultural exports should be a priority for sector development. The summary notes a focus on market diversification and strengthening export positions, but no...