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Global rice production is set to decline for the first time in 11 years Egyptian date palms changing their old methods, water and fertilizers (Exclusive) Concerns about food safety packaged in recycled plastic (FAO Report) Thailand’s rice exports loss of nearly 200,000 tonnes in 3 months Agrofood Manger: Fertilizer prices in Egypt rise 30% due to Iran War (Exclusive)

Agriculture

Agriculture Food Prices

Global rice production is set to decline for the first time in 11 years
India faces a decline in monsoon rains, and the Middle East conflict is exacerbating the situation

May 15, 2026
Agriculture Food Industries

Egyptian date palms changing their old methods, water and fertilizers (Exclusive)
Dr. Mohamed Amin: The tree needs 500 liters of water daily, and companies are suffering from a labor shortage

May 14, 2026
Agriculture Companies

Thailand’s rice exports loss of nearly 200,000 tonnes in 3 months
Due to the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, half of it is from Iraq's imports

May 12, 2026
Agriculture

World Food Price Index rises in April 2026, slower than March
Increases in vegetable oils, meat, and cereals, decreases in sugar and dairy

May 8, 2026
Agriculture

FAO warns again, Fertilizer shortage to affect 2026 and 2027 Crops
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz reduces food supplies in the coming months

May 7, 2026

Climate

Drought in U.S. threatens winter wheat harvests and cattle producers<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>It is also colliding with higher input costs</span>
Agriculture Climate
Drought in U.S. threatens winter wheat harvests and cattle producers
It is also colliding with higher input costs
Record US drought sparks worries about water supply and food prices<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The highest in 26 years</span>
Climate
Record US drought sparks worries about water supply and food prices
The highest in 26 years
Heading for super El Niño<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>It brought severe drought in Ethiopia and water supply shortages in Puerto Rico in 2015</span>
Climate
Heading for super El Niño
It brought severe drought in Ethiopia and water supply shortages in Puerto Rico in 2015
India withdrew its candidature to host COP33 in 2028<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>An offer made by PM Modi on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai</span>
Climate
India withdrew its candidature to host COP33 in 2028
An offer made by PM Modi on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai
School meal under climate change and disrupted growing seasons’ pressure<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Governments that provide food for students earn $35 for every dollar they spend</span>
Climate
School meal under climate change and disrupted growing seasons’ pressure
Governments that provide food for students earn $35 for every dollar they spend
Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP31 climate meetings<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Palau’s President: Our priorities are accelerating investments that build resilience from climate change at the PIF</span>
Climate
Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP31 climate meetings
Palau’s President: Our priorities are accelerating investments that build resilience from climate change at the PIF
Drought exacerbates hunger crisis in Somalia<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Deyr season cereal harvest is 83% lower than the long-term average from 1995 to 2025</span>
Climate
Drought exacerbates hunger crisis in Somalia
Deyr season cereal harvest is 83% lower than the long-term average from 1995 to 2025
Food insecurity in Afghanistan, a $100 million initiative to bolster the country<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>FAO and ADB implementing it</span>
Climate
Food insecurity in Afghanistan, a $100 million initiative to bolster the country
FAO and ADB implementing it
Monarch butterflies threatened by rising temperatures<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>A 0.6°C increase reduces body fat in endangered pollinators by 25%</span>
Climate
Monarch butterflies threatened by rising temperatures
A 0.6°C increase reduces body fat in endangered pollinators by 25%
Reinvigorate taro in Vanuatu to resist climate shocks effects on food<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Reliance on imports has eliminated many varieties</span>
Climate
Reinvigorate taro in Vanuatu to resist climate shocks effects on food
Reliance on imports has eliminated many varieties

Blue Economy

Ugandan minister on Lake Albert pollution from oil production: false claims funded by foreigners (Exclusive)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Sam Cheptoris: we use the best methods to protect the environment, biodiversity, and water</span>
Energy Blue economy
Ugandan minister on Lake Albert pollution from oil production: false claims funded by foreigners (Exclusive)
Sam Cheptoris: we use the best methods to protect the environment, biodiversity, and water
The BBNJ Agreement enters into force, FAO welcomes<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>It covers roughly two-thirds of the world’s oceans</span>
Blue economy
The BBNJ Agreement enters into force, FAO welcomes
It covers roughly two-thirds of the world’s oceans
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force after approval by 4 member states<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Prohibits governments support to illegal fishing activities</span>
Blue economy
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force after approval by 4 member states
Prohibits governments support to illegal fishing activities
The fish die-offs in Lake Manzala farms in Egypt, Is it related to rising temperatures?
Blue economy
The fish die-offs in Lake Manzala farms in Egypt, Is it related to rising temperatures?
Tuna fishing in Mozambique becomes possible
Blue economy
Tuna fishing in Mozambique becomes possible
Fisheries in the Comoros, the blue economy opens doors to growth (World Bank)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The country struggles to translate its high per capita fisheries wealth into economic progress</span>
Blue economy
Fisheries in the Comoros, the blue economy opens doors to growth (World Bank)
The country struggles to translate its high per capita fisheries wealth into economic progress
FDA clears first cultivated salmon<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Landmark decision signals shift in future of sustainable seafood</span>
Blue economy
FDA clears first cultivated salmon
Landmark decision signals shift in future of sustainable seafood
FDA clears first cultivated salmon<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Landmark decision signals shift in future of sustainable seafood</span>
Blue economy
FDA clears first cultivated salmon
Landmark decision signals shift in future of sustainable seafood
 64.5% Of fishery stocks are exploited within biologically sustainable<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>FAO: Deep-sea species remain vulnerable</span>
Blue economy
 64.5% Of fishery stocks are exploited within biologically sustainable
FAO: Deep-sea species remain vulnerable
Seaweed in the Philippines threatened by “ice-ice”<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Rising temperatures lead to the spread of a devastating disease</span>
Blue economy
Seaweed in the Philippines threatened by “ice-ice”
Rising temperatures lead to the spread of a devastating disease

Energy

Palm oil prices rise as biofuel production increases<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Currently accounts for less than 4% of the global energy mix, but is projected to reach 5% by 2035</span>
Energy Food Prices
Palm oil prices rise as biofuel production increases
Currently accounts for less than 4% of the global energy mix, but is projected to reach 5% by 2035
Ugandan minister on Lake Albert pollution from oil production: false claims funded by foreigners (Exclusive)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Sam Cheptoris: we use the best methods to protect the environment, biodiversity, and water</span>
Energy Blue economy
Ugandan minister on Lake Albert pollution from oil production: false claims funded by foreigners (Exclusive)
Sam Cheptoris: we use the best methods to protect the environment, biodiversity, and water
The Director of African CEO Forum: current fertilizer crisis a wake-up call for African producers (Exclusive)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Adrian Fielding: digitalization reduces non-tariff barriers among continent countries</span>
Energy Agriculture
The Director of African CEO Forum: current fertilizer crisis a wake-up call for African producers (Exclusive)
Adrian Fielding: digitalization reduces non-tariff barriers among continent countries
Indonesian palm oil, how Iran war reshaping Industry and Agriculture<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Concerns about falling prices domestically, towards increased biodiesel production</span>
Energy Agriculture
Indonesian palm oil, how Iran war reshaping Industry and Agriculture
Concerns about falling prices domestically, towards increased biodiesel production
Fish and chips in UK under fire in the Iran war<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The most popular dish, created by Jews in the 15th century</span>
Energy
Fish and chips in UK under fire in the Iran war
The most popular dish, created by Jews in the 15th century
The vegetable oil price index jumped to a three-year high in July, due to biofuel
Food Prices Energy
The vegetable oil price index jumped to a three-year high in July, due to biofuel
Uganda’s refugees turn food waste into clean fuel
Energy
Uganda’s refugees turn food waste into clean fuel
Pairing solar farms with growing Japanese yam saves clean energy and food<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The country has severe restrictions on land usage</span>
Agriculture Energy
Pairing solar farms with growing Japanese yam saves clean energy and food
The country has severe restrictions on land usage

Food Waste

Food Industries

Agriculture Food Industries

Egyptian date palms changing their old methods, water and fertilizers (Exclusive)
Dr. Mohamed Amin: The tree needs 500 liters of water daily, and companies are suffering from a labor shortage

May 14, 2026
Food Industries

Agrofood Manger: Fertilizer prices in Egypt rise 30% due to Iran War (Exclusive)
Amr Hegazy: Farmers' losses will drive vegetable prices higher next season

May 11, 2026
Food Industries

Domiatec Agri-Group: We select the highest yield and pest-resistant seeds (Exclusive)
Head of research: climate change led to the production of new varieties, but gene editing Is not necessary yet

February 21, 2026
Food Industries Agriculture

At the Cairo International Date Festival, Egypt seeks to export by cultivating Saudi varieties
Minister of agriculture calls for developing varieties resistant to diseases and climate change

February 8, 2026
Agriculture Food Industries

Rice noodles in Myanmar face political instability and climate challenges

February 4, 2026

Food Legislation

Concerns about food safety packaged in recycled plastic (FAO Report)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>It may contain pesticides, natural toxins, or allergens</span>
Food Legislation Food waste
Concerns about food safety packaged in recycled plastic (FAO Report)
It may contain pesticides, natural toxins, or allergens
Deforestation in Brazil is declining, the lowest since 2014
Food Legislation
Deforestation in Brazil is declining, the lowest since 2014
Individuals can sue US pesticide manufacturers now
Food Legislation
Individuals can sue US pesticide manufacturers now
U.S. farmers face Prospect of Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums
Agriculture Food Legislation
U.S. farmers face Prospect of Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums
To reduce single-use plastics, Australia bans soy containers produced since the 1950s
Food waste Food Industries Food Legislation
To reduce single-use plastics, Australia bans soy containers produced since the 1950s
The failure of the global plastics treaty, which countries caused it?
Food Legislation
The failure of the global plastics treaty, which countries caused it?
Global plastics treaty failure frustrates Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever, What’s the story?
Food Legislation
Global plastics treaty failure frustrates Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever, What’s the story?
Food waste in Canada, Proposal to prosecute wasters
Food Legislation Food waste
Food waste in Canada, Proposal to prosecute wasters
A new National Food Strategy in UK, boosting climate risk focus<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The Government committed to reducing costs for food businesses by 25%</span>
Food Legislation
A new National Food Strategy in UK, boosting climate risk focus
The Government committed to reducing costs for food businesses by 25%
Adulterated foods exceed $40 billion annually, with olive oil, honey, and milk at the forefront
Food Industries Food Legislation
Adulterated foods exceed $40 billion annually, with olive oil, honey, and milk at the forefront

Food Prices

Global rice production is set to decline for the first time in 11 years<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>India faces a decline in monsoon rains, and the Middle East conflict is exacerbating the situation</span>
Agriculture Food Prices
Global rice production is set to decline for the first time in 11 years
India faces a decline in monsoon rains, and the Middle East conflict is exacerbating the situation
Palm oil prices rise as biofuel production increases<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Currently accounts for less than 4% of the global energy mix, but is projected to reach 5% by 2035</span>
Energy Food Prices
Palm oil prices rise as biofuel production increases
Currently accounts for less than 4% of the global energy mix, but is projected to reach 5% by 2035
Urea fertilizer prices soar in Indian tender<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>In a new indication of the impact of the war crisis in Iran</span>
Food Prices
Urea fertilizer prices soar in Indian tender
In a new indication of the impact of the war crisis in Iran
FAO warns, continued Strait of Hormuz closure worsens food inflation<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The organization calls on international institutions to fund fragile countries' access to fertilizers</span>
Food Prices
FAO warns, continued Strait of Hormuz closure worsens food inflation
The organization calls on international institutions to fund fragile countries' access to fertilizers
Small Australian supermarkets absorb the shock of Iran war costs<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>To maintain stable prices for consumers, despite shrinking profit margins</span>
Food Prices
Small Australian supermarkets absorb the shock of Iran war costs
To maintain stable prices for consumers, despite shrinking profit margins
Iran war pushes FAO Food Price Index higher in March 2026<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Driven mostly by energy‑related pressures on vegetable oil and sugar prices</span>
Food Prices
Iran war pushes FAO Food Price Index higher in March 2026
Driven mostly by energy‑related pressures on vegetable oil and sugar prices
Raspberry prices in U.S. Soar amid Iran war and heatwaves<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Trade policies and a weak dollar fuel cost hike</span>
Food Prices
Raspberry prices in U.S. Soar amid Iran war and heatwaves
Trade policies and a weak dollar fuel cost hike
FAO: Global food stocks will remain safe if the Iran war lasts this long<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Chief Economist: Potential impact on Gulf remittance recipients</span>
Food Prices
FAO: Global food stocks will remain safe if the Iran war lasts this long
Chief Economist: Potential impact on Gulf remittance recipients
Iran war prevents Thai rice from entering the Middle East<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>80,000 tons of cargo bound for Iraq are held at the port of Bangkok</span>
Agriculture Food Prices
Iran war prevents Thai rice from entering the Middle East
80,000 tons of cargo bound for Iraq are held at the port of Bangkok
War in Iran forces meat shipments to reroute from Arabian Gulf to China<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Exporters seek alternatives to reach Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE</span>
Food Prices
War in Iran forces meat shipments to reroute from Arabian Gulf to China
Exporters seek alternatives to reach Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE

Meat

Boosting livestock in Ghana with drought-resistant and nutritious feed
Meat
Boosting livestock in Ghana with drought-resistant and nutritious feed
Meat consumption rises where incomes increase, so, world needs alternatives
Meat
Meat consumption rises where incomes increase, so, world needs alternatives
Following the Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>FAO commits to new animal health</span>
Meat
Following the Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
FAO commits to new animal health
Avian influenza, a landmark meeting in Brazil discusses the rapid spread of the disease<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Spread to 83 mammal species including dairy cattle and wildlife</span>
Meat
Avian influenza, a landmark meeting in Brazil discusses the rapid spread of the disease
Spread to 83 mammal species including dairy cattle and wildlife
Germany’s agriculture ministry reintroduced meat to its official menu<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Will Rainer do the same in schools?</span>
Meat
Germany’s agriculture ministry reintroduced meat to its official menu
Will Rainer do the same in schools?
No country wants U.S. beef, but Americans like the Australian
Meat
No country wants U.S. beef, but Americans like the Australian
Animal-source foods, emerging economies drive growth in consumption and production<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Over the coming decade</span>
Meat
Animal-source foods, emerging economies drive growth in consumption and production
Over the coming decade
Edible insects won’t be a meat alternative, Study says: “Disgusting food”<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>This is unlikely to change in the future</span>
Meat
Edible insects won’t be a meat alternative, Study says: “Disgusting food”
This is unlikely to change in the future
Second Uganda-Egypt Joint Model Farm with an area of ​​​​10 km, Preparations for the establishment<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Kampala's Ministry of Defense launched the project to export meat to Africa and Europe, and it is managed by the Cairo government</span>
Agriculture Meat
Second Uganda-Egypt Joint Model Farm with an area of ​​​​10 km, Preparations for the establishment
Kampala's Ministry of Defense launched the project to export meat to Africa and Europe, and it is managed by the Cairo government
Thanksgiving’s food waste, how high prices put spotlight on it in U.S?<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>About 200 million pounds of turkey are thrown out over</span>
Meat Food waste
Thanksgiving’s food waste, how high prices put spotlight on it in U.S?
About 200 million pounds of turkey are thrown out over

Water