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Global Experts Unite for Gene Editing Regulation
Policymakers and scientists from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan and the UK gathered in London for a mutual policy learning exercise on the regulation of biotechnology with potential to improve hunger and food security. Read more…
EU parliament greenlights some gene-edited crops usage
European farmers will be allowed to use some gene-edited crops under an easing of restrictions that won a final go-ahead by EU lawmakers. The European Parliament voted in favour of a broader use of plants obtained by so-called new genomic techniques (NGTs), which proponents say can make crops more resistant to drought and disease. Read more…
ISAAA and MABIC Announce 2026 Asian Short Course in Malaysia
The 9th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA 2026) will take place from September 1–4, 2026, at Peterson Solutions in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Sign up to get updates.
Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape
Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across Asia, raising concerns about food supplies in the world’s most populous region, and an expected severe El Nino weather pattern could inflict more damage. Read more…
Fertiliser arrives from Indonesia for Australian farmers
Helping to secure additional urea is part of the Albanese Labor Government’s actions to support Australia’s agriculture industry manage the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. Read more…
Canola oil market seen reaching $55 billion by 2033
North America leads today, while Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region. Why it matters… Read more…
Pauline Hanson Slams Foreign Investment in Australian Agriculture and Mining
Pauline Hanson calls out the Australian government’s lack of action regarding foreign ownership in key sectors such as mining and agriculture. Read more…
Government Promises Unlimited Funds For Realistic Research
To cultivate a scientifically minded nation, the Ministry of Science and Technology annually distributes R&D grants across four major technological groups: Biological & Medical Sciences, Applied Science & Engineering, Physical Science, and Agriculture & Environment. Read more…
USDA reiterates tariff benefits for Bangladesh
The United States has said that the USDA and USTR secured commitments from Bangladesh and Indonesia that would support future US cotton purchases and textile production using American cotton. Read more…
Poultry sector gets new policy after 18 years
The policy aims to increase egg and meat production, achieve feed self-sufficiency, eliminate harmful feed ingredients… Read more…
Space-bred rice thrives in Yunfu
Beyond their scenic appeal, these fields serve as a demonstration ground for agricultural innovation, featuring 11.3 hectares of experimental plots cultivating “Huahang Xiangyinzhen,” a premium rice variety developed through space breeding using seeds carried aboard China’s Shenzhou spacecraft. Read more…
Uruguay signs agreement with Chinese university to drive farming progress
Uruguay has now signed an agreement with a Chinese university to create a Joint Pasture Agriculture Laboratory, designed to drive progress in Genetic Improvement and Plant Biotechnology for pasture and forage production. Read more…
Russia eyes ports, biotech for rupee surplus investments in India
Discussions are underway to deploy this surplus in high-growth sectors like biotechnology, covering healthcare and agriculture, and also in Special Economic Zones. Read more…
India-US trade talks begin amid farmers’ concerns over agriculture market
Farm groups cite February trade framework and repeated US calls for greater access for American farm products; Goyal has maintained sensitive sectors are protected. Read more…
RSS-affiliated farmer body seeks denotification of Bt cotton seeds
RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh on Tuesday demanded denotification of Bt Cotton seeds and suggested adoption of indigenous technology to save the cotton sector as the country has started depending on imports. Read more…
Indonesia records highest-ever rice and corn output: Prabowo
“Our rice and corn production has reached the highest levels ever recorded since the country’s founding,” Read more…
Indonesia boosts farm research to support food self-sufficiency
“The Ministry of Agriculture and BRIN have agreed to strengthen collaboration and synergy, particularly in research and the downstream development of agricultural research products,” Read more…
Indonesia prepares low-emission farming transition
To strengthen domestic rice production, the Ministry of Agriculture is promoting investment in irrigation infrastructure, seed development, and farmer empowerment programs. Read more…
Indonesia Ramps Up Preparations Against ‘Godzilla El Niño’
Indonesia has stockpiled a record 5.3 million metric tons of rice and is rolling out measures to protect food production as the country prepares for the peak of a drought expected in August. Read more…
Indonesia Targets Garlic Self-Sufficiency to Cut Reliance on Chinese Imports
More than 90% of Indonesia’s garlic supply is currently imported, largely from China, with domestic production meeting only 5 to 10% of national demand. Read more…
Japan’s MAFF Publishes Draft of International Standards Strategy
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a draft “International Standards Strategy for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.” MAFF aims to strategically leverage international standards as a tool to simultaneously solve global social challenges and create new markets for Japan’s food and agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors. Read more…
PH, Japan expand agricultural cooperation
THE Philippines and Japan are expanding cooperation in food exports, modern farming systems, and long-term food security. Read more…
Why Japan banned Indian mangoes: Here are the affected varieties
Japan has halted the import of fresh mangoes from India after its quarantine officials found lapses in pest-control procedures at treatment facilities. Read more…
Laos agriculture ministry unveils online platform to streamline imports, exports
The system is expected to strengthen data management, improve transparency, reduce processing times, and support the government’s ambitions to expand agricultural production and exports. Read more…
Malaysia, Uzbekistan to strengthen agricultural, agri-food cooperation, says ministry
Malaysia and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in the agriculture and agri-food sectors, covering aquaculture, sustainable irrigation technology, and research and development. Read more…
El Nino may cut crop yields in Malaysia by at least 8%, minister warns
El Nino was expected to bring higher temperatures, while rainfall may drop sharply by as much as 40% to 60% in some states. Read more…
Murad Ali Shah Highlights Pakistan-Philippines Cooperation at Independence Day Event
The event brought together diplomats, business leaders, and members of the Filipino community to discuss growing ties between the two countries. Read more…
Pakistan-US ties entering new phase of cooperation in multiple sectors: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan and the United States were moving beyond a traditional diplomatic partnership toward a broader relationship rooted in people-to-people links, education, investment and shared economic opportunity, as both countries look to deepen cooperation in the years ahead. Read more…
D-8 countries have great potential to address common challenges: Ahmed Amjad
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali highlighted the transformative role of genomic technologies in modern agriculture, food security, and sustainable development. Next-Generation Sequencing has revolutionized research, he added. Read more…
Oriental Mindoro evaluates impact of lifting GM crop ban
Farmers, officials, scientists and advocates gathered to review the province’s ban on genetically modified (GM) crops and what lifting it could mean for corn growers. Read more…
Cambodian rice shipments to Philippines set to surge 50-fold this year
Under this projection, the Philippines would account for around 20 percent of Cambodia’s total rice exports this year, which are estimated to surpass one million MT. Read more…
PHL, Pakistan eyeing major rice pact, broaden trade ties
THE Philippines is negotiating a government-to-government memorandum of understanding with Pakistan for the supply of up to 1 million metric tons of rice. Read more…
US to assist PHL in raising purple yam output
The USDA has set aside $34 million for a program that aims to strengthen the Philippine purple yam (ube) value chain and enable the country to meet global demand. Read more…
UPLB uses genomics to develop better ube varieties
Researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) are developing improved purple yam or “ube” varieties with higher yields, richer purple flesh color, and enhanced nutritional quality in a bid to boost farm productivity and strengthen the country’s growing yam industry. Read more…
Singapore growers can apply to diversify to meet production targets from September
Farms in Singapore will be given the flexibility to grow other kinds of food to meet their annual production targets from September 1. Read more…
South Korea
South Korea commits USD 12 million for climate-resilient rice project in Nepal
The Government of South Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has committed USD 12 million in grant assistance for a six-year project aimed at boosting climate-resilient rice production and food security in Nepal’s Terai region. Read more…
South Korea extends preferential tariff on Taiwan fruit imports
The scheme includes Taiwan-grown fruit imports of bananas, pineapples and mangoes, continuing until August. Read more…
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka participates in high-level Ministerial panel on agriculture in Türkiye
At the Ministerial panel, making the country statement, the Ambassador highlighted the progress made by Sri Lanka in reducing post-harvest losses through the combined efforts of government institutions, private sector and other stakeholders. Read more…
Sri Lanka tea crop falls in May, drags down cumulative production
Despite the setback compared with 2025, the industry remains ahead of 2024 levels. Read more…
Taiwan deepens agricultural cooperation with African ally, like-minded partners
The fourth session of the Intensive Smart Agriculture Training Course for African Elites under the African Elite Talent Cultivation Programme kicked off, underscoring government commitment to promoting exchanges with its African ally and like-minded countries. Read more…
MOA flags concerns over agricultural exports to China
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) called on China to reinstate imports of Taiwanese agricultural products in accordance with international trade regulations and scientific standards, rather than arbitrarily allowing some imports while banning others. Read more…
Thai FDA and US Officials Convene to Tighten Pesticide Checks on Imported Produce
Discussions focused on harmonizing key procedures, including sampling methods at ports, laboratory analysis for chemical residues, and enforcement protocols for non-compliant shipments. Read more…
US farm deregulation pushes Thailand towards value-led exports
Thailand’s trade officials are pushing for a strategic shift from exporting high-volume basic commodities to focusing on higher-value agricultural products to maintain market share. Read more…
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday pledged to strengthen economic ties with Vietnam and support Thai investors operating there. Read more…
Green Revolution in the Paddy Fields: Central Thailand Launches Low-Carbon Rice Initiative
Thailand’s Ayutthaya Rice Research Centre is launching a 50,000-rai pilot project across eight central provinces to establish low-carbon rice production. Read more…
FAO Viet Nam calls for nominations of outstanding women in agriculture
In response to the International Year of Women Farmers 2026, the International Day of Rural Women, and World Food Day, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO ) in Viet Nam, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, has launched a nomination program to recognize “Eight Vietnamese Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development.” Read more…
Official launch of Carbon Trading Platform: Vietnam is ready
On June 29, the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Agriculture and Environment kicked off the domestic carbon trading platform. Read more…
Vietnam extends anti-dumping duties on some Thai sugar products to 2031
Vietnam has extended anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on some sugar products from Thailand for another five years. Read more…
Soybean industry sees renewed growth potential
As a complete, healthy, and low-carbon source of plant-based protein, soybeans are receiving growing attention and are well positioned for a resurgence. Read more…
🏢 Industry Updates
Agricultural innovation leader to contribute with agronomic expertise in building accurate crop health, pest forecasting and heat stress models. Read more…
Evogene Navigates Financial Challenges by Focusing on AI and Strategic Industry Partnerships
The company is forming partnerships with Google, Bayer, and Corteva to enhance capabilities and market competitiveness. Read more…
🧬 Plant Science Updates
Chinese Researchers Identify Key Gene for High Protein Content in Maize
Chinese scientists have successfully isolated a key gene from teosinte, the wild ancestor of modern corn, that dramatically increases the protein content in maize seeds. Read more…
Origin Agritech Ltd. announced that scientists from Beijing Origin Agriculture Co., Ltd. are co-authors of a landmark study published in Plant Biotechnology Journal that solves one of the most persistent problems in corn breeding: how to develop corn that flowers and matures earlier without sacrificing grain yield. Read more…
IRRI and NARO scientists discovered new gene to help rice escape heat and protect yields
This breakthrough opens the door for gene editing approaches like prime editing to rapidly introduce the early-morning flowering (emf3-1D) trait into elite rice varieties, enhancing heat resilience across tropical and temperate rice ecosystems for (both) inbred and hybrid. Read more…
Chonnam National University Unveils Breakthrough Rice Gene Enhancing Drought Resistance and Yield
Researchers identified a vital rice gene named OsFeSOD3 that serves dual functions in promoting drought tolerance and enhancing grain yield. Read more…
Improving Plants with a Bird-Derived Genetic Tool
The breakthrough addresses a long-standing tradeoff in agricultural biotechnology by allowing scientists to insert complex genetic instructions efficiently and precisely. Read more…
Zhejiang University Develops Rapid Visual Test for Tomato Leaf Curl Virus Using CRISPR
Experts from Zhejiang University have developed a new rapid visual detection method for Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), a plant pathogen that causes major crop losses worldwide. Read more…
Mozza Foods’ Tarshis and Tobin: Engineered Soybeans Will Undercut Dairy Casein Costs by 2028
Mozza Foods has engineered soybeans to produce functional bovine casein — the protein that makes cheese possible ,,, Read more…
Canada Clears Gene-Edited High-GABA Tomato as Safe Non-Novel Food
Sanatech Life Science Co., Ltd. has secured regulatory clearance in Canada for its gene-edited Sicilian Rouge High GABA tomato. Read more…
Wheat Gene Discovery Boosts Iron Accumulation for Better Nutrition
Their study is a breakthrough that could support efforts to breed more nutritious wheat varieties and address iron deficiency anemia. Read more…
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