Monsoon rains to hit southern Indian coast early, spurring crop planting
NEW DELHI — Monsoon rains are expected to hit India’s southern coast on May 26, six days earlier than usual, the state-run weather office...
Dairy industry growth seen sustained by herd expansion
THE dairy industry is expected to sustain its growth this year, supported by plans to import additional dairy animals and rising demand for domestically...
Historically high coffee prices seen leading to future crises, Illy says
SAO PAULO — Historically high coffee prices are creating a delicate situation that might lead to future crises, Andrea Illy, chairman of Italian roaster...
China’s evolving consumer habits could bode well for health of Amazon rainforest
SAO PAULO — When Xing Yanling posted on WeChat about her visit to the Brazilian Amazon in April, she described to her friends in...
Coffee dev’t office seeking P2.9B in funding
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is seeking a P2.9-billion budget for its Coffee Industry Development Office (CIDO) for 2027 to support programs boosting the industry’s output.
NFA to increase palay procurement, could limit rice imports to prop up weak prices
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is stepping up procurement of palay (unmilled rice) and is considering curbs on rice imports after farmgate...
FAO urges agri renewable shift, efficiency drive in response to energy shock
THE Philippines should accelerate its transition to renewable energy and adopt stronger efficiency measures to protect agriculture from energy price shocks, the Food and...
Iran war fertilizer squeeze could spell trouble for next year’s grain harvests
PARIS/SINGAPORE - Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertilizer prices in four years due to the Iran war. But with...
Pork MAV adjustment gives 50% to meat processors
THE GOVERNMENT has issued new rules governing the allocation of pork import quotas for 2026, with half of the minimum access volume (MAV) reserved...
Farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as fuel prices rise
NEW YORK -— Groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers urged Congress on Thursday to allow gas stations to sell higher-ethanol gasoline blends...
Argentina truckers end protest at Quequen grain port
BUENOS AIRES — Argentine truckers ended a protest that had paralyzed the Quequen grain port after reaching an agreement with farmers for a 16%...
As Roundup maker goes to Supreme Court, Americans worry about pesticides, poll shows
WASHINGTON — Most Americans are worried about pesticides and oppose shielding companies from lawsuits over hazardous products, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted ahead...