Agriculture

Cargill Agrees To Acquire Owensboro Grain Company

Commodities trader Cargill has announced that it has agreed to acquire Owensboro Grain Company (OGC) for an undisclosed sum.

Innovation In Agriculture Essential For Sustainable Food Production, Experts Say

Embracing the next agricultural revolution and finding new ways to transform the food system is essential to feed the world in a sustainable manner, accord...

Ukraine Grain Exports Down 31.7% So Far In 2022/23: Agriculture Ministry

Ukraine has exported almost 16.2 million tonnes of grain so far in the 2022/23 season, down 31.7% from the 23.8 million tonnes exported by the same stage o...

Food Import Costs Rise To Record In 2022, Threatening World's Poorest: FAO

Food imports costs across the world are on course to hit a near $2 trillion record in 2022, piling pressure on the globe's poorest countries who likely shi...

EU Urges Support For Fertiliser Output, Shift To Organics

The European Commission has encouraged EU members to prioritise chemical fertiliser production, while also shifting to organic alternatives to reduce relia...

After Herbs And Salads, Infarm Grows Wheat Indoors

Vertical farming company Infarm has grown wheat on an indoor farm, using no soil or chemical pesticides and much less water compared to open-field farming.

Climate Concerns Whet Appetite For Veggie Burgers In South Africa

In South Africa, a country where 'braai' all-day barbecuing is a national pastime, plant-based substitutes are making surprising inroads despite a deep cul...

PepsiCo Grants Funding To 14 Projects In Second Round Of Its Global Agriculture Accelerator Programme

PepsiCo has granted funding to 14 business projects across 11 countries in the second round of its global agriculture accelerator, the Positive Agriculture...