A daily digest of market, agri-policy, technology and climate news — from Ukraine and the world. 113 news items in 21 sections.
Crop Production
A new study reveals that thousands of years of potato consumption in the Andes have led to specific genetic adaptations in Indigenous populations, enhancing their starch-digestion capabilities.
An exceptionally hot and dry summer has caused a 2.5 million tonne shortfall in UK cereal and oilseed production, costing farmers up to £390 million.
Recent wildfire smoke blanketing northern Michigan vineyards has raised concerns among local producers. While the current crop remains safe, climate change is making the threat of 'smoke taint'…
Exceptionally dry summer in the UK has led to a critical reduction in harvest. Experts expect price hikes and 'shrinkflation' on grocery shelves.
As the rubber industry faces challenges, farmers in Kerala are increasingly turning to rambutan as a highly profitable commercial crop.
Gophers, known for their tireless burrowing, can cause significant damage not only to private gardens but also to industrial agricultural land, destroying irrigation systems and building foundations.
A combination of climate change and a powerful El Niño threatens global rice markets, despite ongoing agricultural innovations.
