EU member states have agreed a Council negotiating mandate that would extend many plant-protection renewals to 25 years, prioritize biocontrol and tighten treatment of some imported pesticide residues.

UK bluetongue cases have reached 2,780 confirmed premises in the 2026 to 2027 season, with another 722 suspected premises under investigation and Devon alone above 1,000 cases.

Saudi Arabia says poultry output has exceeded 1.4 million tonnes and self-sufficiency has passed 80%, as 27 agreements commit more than SAR2.574 billion to the sector.

USDA is investing $180 million to characterize and sequence its National Plant Germplasm System, which holds more than 600,000 accessions across over 16,000 species.

SIG has launched two Neo aseptic carton fillers rated at 32,000 single-serve packs and 15,000 multi-serve packs per hour, with rapid format changes in compact footprints.

Shamonda virus has been detected for the first time in Ireland after spreading through parts of Europe in 2026, adding another midge-borne disease risk for cattle producers.

African Union ministers are meeting in Eswatini to push investment, regulatory reform and cross-border seed systems, as certified-seed use remains below 5% for many crops.

French foodtech Edonia has secured €15 million to scale its spirulina-based Edo protein ingredient, after building an industrial pilot and a reported €30 million pre-order pipeline.

AGCO’s 2026 Tech Day connected AI, targeted weed control, mixed-fleet autonomy and remote service tools across planting, spraying, harvest and farm management.

A 30,000-tonne cargo of Belarusian granular muriate of potash is headed for New Orleans, marking the first U.S.-bound Belarus potash shipment in four years.