March, 2025… In an era where knowledge is considered the most powerful tool, the prevalence of superstitions regarding food leaves a significant portion of society vulnerable to misinformation. While history has seen food as a means of cultural transmission, it is now becoming a battleground between scientific facts and superstitions. …
Read More »Cocoa prices drop over 30 percent in 2025 after last year’s record high!
Increased production forecasts, easing supply concerns drive decline from $12,931 peak… ISTANBUL… Cocoa prices have fallen by more than 30 percent in 2025, reversing the sharp gains seen in global markets last year. After hitting record highs, the commodity has been on a downward trend this year. The price per …
Read More »Dr. Filiz Karaosmanoğlu: Our future is dying as glaciers melt rapidly!
Press release… OUR FUTURE, OUR LIVELIFE RESOURCES ARE DYING AS GLACIERS MELT RAPIDLY… SÜT-D CALLED TO PROTECT OUR GLACIERS, OUR WATER, STOP CLIMATE CHANGE… On World Water Day, the Sustainable Production and Consumption Association (SÜT-D) highlighted the importance of water in various aspects of human life, including agriculture, industry, energy, …
Read More »“Agriculture isn’t just an industry — it is a way of life”
Press release… Secretary Rollins Celebrates Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day… WASHINGTON, March 18, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released the following message in recognition of National Agriculture Day to honor the farmers, ranchers and producers who feed, fuel, and clothe the world: “Today on National Agriculture Day, we …
Read More »1st Congress of Agroecology of the Mediterranean (AEMED 2025) to take place in Sicily…
Press release… Join us on 1st Congress of Agroecology of the Mediterranean (AEMED 2025)… We are excited to announce the 1st Congress of Agroecology of the Mediterranean (AEMED 2025), The Congress will take place from 9th to 12th June 2025 in Agrigento, Sicily. This ground-breaking event is organized by the …
Read More »Life cycle assessment confirms environmental benefits of wheat production!
On March 17, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing significant progress in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The study highlights substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water usage, land use, and soil erosion on a …
Read More »Adverse climatic conditions drive coffee prices to highest level in years!
World coffee prices reached a multi-year high in 2024 – increasing 38.8 percent on the previous year’s average – mostly driven by inclement weather affecting key producing countries, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said. According to an FAO note on global coffee market trends, in December …
Read More »EU Farming Strategy emphasizes the role of solar…
February, 2025 SolarPower Europe welcomes the new Farming Strategy of the European Commission. For the first time, the EU recognises the role of solar PV in enhancing energy security, decarbonising the sector and supplementing farmers’ income. The European Commission published its ‘A Vision for Agriculture and Food’. This document presents …
Read More »What are the impacts of the Trump administration on Brazilian agribusiness?
The new U.S. president, Donald Trump, has returned to the White House, announcing a series of measures and promising major government changes regarding domestic and foreign affairs. “Such measures have raised warning signs worldwide, and Brazil was no exception, after all, there are various trade agreements between Brazilians and Americans, …
Read More »Four EU priorities in agriculture and food!
With a 2040 perspective, the Agriculture and Food Vision Strategy Paper, which promises better conditions for farmers in Europe, sets four priority areas: ‘Making the agricultural sector more attractive, Competitiveness and resilience, Preparing for the future, Fair living and working conditions in rural areas’. The strategy document aims to simplify …
Read More »