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Press release… Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB), stated that according to the Agricultural Outlook Report of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) …

Press release… ROME, ITALY, February 6, 2025 – Agrievolution, the global voice for agricultural mechanization in sustainable agriculture, has transitioned from an industry alliance to a legal nonprofit entity, enhancing its ability to advocate and engage with government agencies and key organizations relating to sustainable global food security. Alessandro Malavolti Founded in …

Press release… February, 2025… International quotations for sugar and vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index lower… Rome – The FAO Food Price Index, the benchmark for world food commodity prices, declined in January, averaging 124.9 points during the month, down 1.6 percent from its December level. The drop was driven by …

Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses. Staples dishes and cuisines from across the world feature pulses, from hummus in the …

Press release… Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB), stated that pulses, which are the basic food product of countless civilisations in history, are a natural shield to reduce the effects of global climate change due to …

At the World Economic Forum (WEF), Jeff Rowe, CEO of Syngenta Group, presented the five key trends in AI that will define agriculture in 2025. During a panel discussion at Bloomberg House on ″From Soil to Silicon: How Advanced Technologies are Cultivating the Future of Sustainable Ag,″ he outlined how …

The food industry is undergoing a significant transformation to meet the changing expectations of consumers. Focus is now shifting towards the development of health-focused and nutritious food products. These functional foods not only provide essential nutrition, but also offer solutions to improve overall bodily functions, prevent diseases, and enhance quality …

Moscow exports 37 million tonnes of grain in 1st half of current agricultural season, beginning in June… MOSCOW… Russia plans to export a total of 57 million tonnes of grain in the current agricultural season, from July 2024 to June 2025, said Oksana Lut, the minister of agriculture. Oksana Lut …

Brazilian exports of agribusiness products generated US$164.37 billion last year, US$2.18 billion, or 1.3%, less than in 2023, reported the Ministry of Agriculture. Despite the drop, it is the second highest value in the historical series, according to the ministry, ″even in the face of the decline in the prices …