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Sumitomo Chemical Group Acquires Subsidiary of COPYR Engaged in Natural Pyrethrin-Based Plant Protection Business
Crop Protection

Sumitomo Chemical Group Acquires Subsidiary of COPYR Engaged in Natural Pyrethrin-Based Plant Protection Business

Steven Sadro Named Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy
Global Agriculture

Steven Sadro Named Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy

Frustrated by Farm Bill Failure, NCGA President Calls for Urgent Bipartisan Action
Seed Industry

Frustrated by Farm Bill Failure, NCGA President Calls for Urgent Bipartisan Action

The Year of One Million Thanks Tour Heads to Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota State Fairs
Biologicals

The Year of One Million Thanks Tour Heads to Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota State Fairs

Global AgricultureView All

Steven Sadro Named Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy
Global Agriculture

Steven Sadro Named Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy

The 3 Ds Keeping Weeds In Check: Drone, Discipline, Disc Seeder
Global Agriculture

The 3 Ds Keeping Weeds In Check: Drone, Discipline, Disc Seeder

World Off-Track on Nearly Every Food System Goal, Latest Assessment Reveals
Global Agriculture

World Off-Track on Nearly Every Food System Goal, Latest Assessment Reveals

Lantmännen In Dagens Industri: Sweden Must Choose Both Food And Biodiversity
Global Agriculture

Lantmännen In Dagens Industri: Sweden Must Choose Both Food And Biodiversity

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What is AgriStack? India’s Digital Platform Transforming Agriculture
India Region

What is AgriStack? India’s Digital Platform Transforming Agriculture

10,000 FPOs Now Operational in India
India Region

10,000 FPOs Now Operational in India

Steps to Increase Production of Oilseeds and Pulses
India Region

Steps to Increase Production of Oilseeds and Pulses

National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)
India Region

National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)

Crop ProtectionView All

Sumitomo Chemical Group Acquires Subsidiary of COPYR Engaged in Natural Pyrethrin-Based Plant Protection Business
Crop Protection

Sumitomo Chemical Group Acquires Subsidiary of COPYR Engaged in Natural Pyrethrin-Based Plant Protection Business

Mix Of Technologies Required To Recycle Engineering Plastics
Crop Protection

Mix Of Technologies Required To Recycle Engineering Plastics

Bayer Operationally On Track, Decisive Progress On Strategic Priorities
Crop Protection

Bayer Operationally On Track, Decisive Progress On Strategic Priorities

Bayer CropScience India Q1 FY2026-27: Revenue at ₹18.35 Billion, PBT Rises 20%
Crop Protection

Bayer CropScience India Q1 FY2026-27: Revenue at ₹18.35 Billion, PBT Rises 20%

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Crop NutritionView All

TFI Welcomes Senate Farm Bill Progress, Encourages Practical Fertilizer Transparency Policy
Crop Nutrition

TFI Welcomes Senate Farm Bill Progress, Encourages Practical Fertilizer Transparency Policy

ICL Reports Q2 2026 Revenue of US$2.14 Billion, Operating Income Hits Three-Year High
Crop Nutrition

ICL Reports Q2 2026 Revenue of US$2.14 Billion, Operating Income Hits Three-Year High

Meristem Doubles Down for the U.S. Farmer With Flat Pricing And New Programs
Crop Nutrition

Meristem Doubles Down for the U.S. Farmer With Flat Pricing And New Programs

Writing Workshop Developing On-farm Experimentation Manual
Crop Nutrition

Writing Workshop Developing On-farm Experimentation Manual

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SeedsView All

Frustrated by Farm Bill Failure, NCGA President Calls for Urgent Bipartisan Action
Seed Industry

Frustrated by Farm Bill Failure, NCGA President Calls for Urgent Bipartisan Action

Kelvin RZ Performs Through Celery’s Danger Zone To Ensure Supply Security
Seed Industry

Kelvin RZ Performs Through Celery’s Danger Zone To Ensure Supply Security

Nasonovia Defense™ High Resistance As A Building Block For Future-Proof
Seed Industry

Nasonovia Defense™: High Resistance As A Building Block For Future-Proof

Arthur E. Watkins: The Wheat Collector Who Saved Diversity for the Future
Seed Industry

Arthur E. Watkins: The Wheat Collector Who Saved Diversity for the Future

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BiologicalsView All

The Year of One Million Thanks Tour Heads to Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota State Fairs
Biologicals

The Year of One Million Thanks Tour Heads to Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota State Fairs

Novonesis To Acquire Remaining Share Of Microbiogen To Strengthen Yeast Capabilities
Biologicals

Novonesis To Acquire Remaining Share Of Microbiogen To Strengthen Yeast Capabilities

Novonesis
Biologicals

Novonesis RhizoPlex – Biostimulant for Oil Palm Nutrition

Novonesis
Biologicals

Novonesis CaneShakti™ – Harpin Protein Biostimulant for Sugarcane

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Agriculture IndustryView All

IIAB Expo 2026 Onboards UK Government as Official Country Partner, Strengthening Global Agri Collaboration
Agriculture Industry

IIAB Expo 2026 Onboards UK Government as Official Country Partner, Strengthening Global Agri Collaboration

Indian Potash Limited and Jain Irrigation Partner to Advance Sustainable Sugarcane Cultivation in Gujarat
Agriculture Industry

Indian Potash Limited and Jain Irrigation Partner to Advance Sustainable Sugarcane Cultivation in Gujarat

Indogulf Cropsciences MD Sanjay Aggarwal Receives Visionary Leader Award at Agriculture Leadership Awards 2026
Agriculture Industry

Indogulf Cropsciences MD Sanjay Aggarwal Receives Visionary Leader Award at Agriculture Leadership Awards 2026

PHDCCI Agri-Business Awards 2026 Celebrate Innovation and Excellence in Indian Agriculture
Agriculture Industry

PHDCCI Agri-Business Awards 2026 Celebrate Innovation and Excellence in Indian Agriculture

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Farming & AgricultureView All

The Procurement Bottleneck Why Digital Corridors Are the Key to the India–Africa Food Trade
Farming and Agriculture

The Procurement Bottleneck: Why Digital Corridors Are the Key to the India–Africa Food Trade

Summer School 2026: Handling The Complexity Of Organic Plant Breeding
Farming and Agriculture

Summer School 2026: Handling The Complexity Of Organic Plant Breeding

Incorporating pulses such as peas, lentils, soya beans and chickpeas in our diets significantly contributes to addressing major global challenges, including biodiversity loss, climate change and diet-related diseases in humans. As part of the EU LegumES project, programmes aimed at raising public awareness about these benefits have been co-developed in various European countries. Notably, the project partner in Spain and FiBL in Switzerland are working with schools to achieve this. The importance of pulses in the human diet is growing in Switzerland. In addition to soya, which is processed into tofu, tempeh and other products, a wide variety of pulse species are grown for human consumption. Among these, plant-based meat alternatives account for a particularly high proportion of organic production. Raising awareness of pulses and their importance According to the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), food accounts for just under 30 per cent of Switzerland's environmental impact, placing it among the three most environmentally significant areas of consumption and production, behind housing and ahead of transport. Pulses are regarded as a key solution for reducing environmental impacts of food production, as they provide many so-called ecosystem services: they can reduce the need for fertiliser by fixing their own nitrogen and leaving some behind for subsequent crops. They also promote biodiversity, as the flowers of some species serve as an important food source for insects. Additionally, pulses keep the soil healthy by loosening the earth with their roots and feeding beneficial soil bacteria. Beyond these ecological contributions, pulses provide high-quality, plant-based protein as well as valuable fibre for a healthy diet. Apart from that, they are versatile ingredients for preparing many delicious dishes. From the school garden to the kitchen FiBL promotes these ecosystem services. Matthias Klaiss and Kathrin Huber from FiBL, together with class teacher Franziska Roth, are introducing Year 2 pupils from the village of Eiken to pulses and their flavours as part of an educational programme. The programme, developed as part of the LegumES project, promotes skills within the 'Nature, People and Society' subject area of the Swiss Curriculum 21. The three-day pilot phase recently concluded with a visit to FiBL in Frick. The pupils explored different types of pulses and dishes made from them. They sowed a selection of seeds themselves in a nearby garden and cooked pulses in the classroom. The children also compiled a collection of their favourite pulse-based recipes. Experiences along the value chain The fact that legume seeds can be used both as food and as seed was explored in further activities over two school days and the final day at FiBL. The schoolchildren examined seeds and germination, monitored plant development in pot experiments at home, in the garden and in the soya field on the FiBL farm, explored the symbiosis between roots and nodule bacteria, and gained insights into the agricultural circular economy and modern agricultural technology. The blend of hands-on learning activities and group discussions helped make the complex interrelationships tangible and comprehensible. Cold in the cold store and heat in the polytunnel A guided tour of FiBL's commercial kitchen – including the food storage area and cold store – as well as a tasting session of various processed legume products combined learning with enjoyment. After lunch in the FiBL restaurant, the schoolchildren gained insight into FiBL research. In the polytunnel, FiBL researcher Seraina Vonzun explained the purpose of the breeding trials involving various varieties of the cowpea. While it was unbearably hot in there for the young visitors, the hardy cowpea copes well with heat and drought, which is why it is becoming increasingly interesting for cultivation in our latitudes. The open-source educational resource "Pulses – small seeds with a big impact" will be made available to primary schools once the pilot phase has been evaluated.
Farming and Agriculture

Schoolchildren Discover Pulses with FiBL

OrganicTargets4EU Delivers Lasting Knowledge Resources for Europe's Organic Transition
Farming and Agriculture

OrganicTargets4EU Delivers Lasting Knowledge Resources for Europe’s Organic Transition

Mechanization & TechnologyView All

Rivulis Announces CEO to Support Next Phase Of Global Growth
Mechanization and Technology

Rivulis Announces CEO to Support Next Phase Of Global Growth

India Tractor Retail Sales Rise 28.1% in July 2026
Mechanization and Technology

India Tractor Retail Sales Rise 28.1% in July 2026

Mahindra Tractors Launches Punjab-Focused Campaign Featuring Singer Sukhbir Singh
Mechanization and Technology

Mahindra Tractors Launches Punjab-Focused Campaign Featuring Singer Sukhbir Singh

CNH Industrial N.V. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Mechanization and Technology

CNH Industrial N.V. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

AgTech & ResearchView All

Investing in Africa’s Food Future How CIMMYT And Partners Are Cultivating The Next Generation Of Plant Breeders
Ag Tech and Research News

Investing in Africa’s Food Future: How CIMMYT And Partners Are Cultivating The Next Generation Of Plant Breeders

Farmer Field Schools Strengthen Red Palm Weevil Management In The UAE
Ag Tech and Research News

Farmer Field Schools Strengthen Red Palm Weevil Management In The UAE

TARI Celebrates 10 Years, Recognizes IRRI as a Valued Strategic Partner
Ag Tech and Research News

TARI Celebrates 10 Years, Recognizes IRRI as a Valued Strategic Partner

Locally LED Adaptation Has Momentum, Now It Needs Proof
Ag Tech and Research News

Locally LED Adaptation Has Momentum, Now It Needs Proof

Investment & StartupsView All

Transforming Nepal’s Maize Sector Through Innovation, Partnerships, and Investment
Investment and Startups

Transforming Nepal’s Maize Sector Through Innovation, Partnerships, and Investment

NABARD Acquires 10% Stake in Agri-Fintech Startup 24x7 Moneyworks Consulting Pvt. Ltd. to boost Rural Credit Digitization
Investment and Startups

NABARD Acquires 10% Stake in Agri-Fintech Startup 24×7 Moneyworks Consulting Pvt. Ltd. to boost Rural Credit Digitization

Gates Foundation Awards $7 Million to Rainbow Crops to Develop Climate-Resilient Crops for Heat and Drought Conditions
Investment and Startups

Gates Foundation Awards $7 Million to Rainbow Crops to Develop Climate-Resilient Crops for Heat and Drought Conditions

AgriTech Could Unlock $90 Billion Across Southeast Asia: New Report Says India Shows the Way
Investment and Startups

AgriTech Could Unlock $90 Billion Across Southeast Asia: New Report Says India Shows the Way

LATAM AgricultureView All

Corn Leafhoppers Impacted Corn Production in Northern Argentina
LATAM Agriculture

Corn Leafhoppers Impacted Corn Production in Northern Argentina

2026 U.S. Corn Rated 63% Gd/Ex, Soybeans 63% Gd/Ex
LATAM Agriculture

2026 U.S. Corn Rated 63% Gd/Ex, Soybeans 63% Gd/Ex

CONAB Increases Brazil Crop Estimates in July Report
LATAM Agriculture

CONAB Increases Brazil Crop Estimates in July Report

Brazil Government Announces Program to Refinance Rural Debt
LATAM Agriculture

Brazil Government Announces Program to Refinance Rural Debt

Food, Nutrition & WellnessView All

Taste & Feel Portugal 2.0 Project Strengthens the International Presence of Portugal's Agri-Food Sector at SIAL Canada
Food, Nutrition & Wellness

Taste & Feel Portugal 2.0 Project Strengthens the International Presence of Portugal’s Agri-Food Sector at SIAL Canada

5 Superfoods to Eat in 2026: Science-Backed Foods with Powerful Nutritional Benefits
Food, Nutrition & Wellness

5 Superfoods to Eat in 2026: Science-Backed Foods with Powerful Nutritional Benefits

Jamun Nutrition Facts: Why India's Indigenous Blackberry Is Emerging as the Superfood of 2026
Food, Nutrition & Wellness

Jamun Nutrition Facts: Why India’s Indigenous Blackberry Is Emerging as the Superfood of 2026

Stock Up Early on Fresh Northwest Cherries for a Timelessly Sweet Taste of Summer
Food, Nutrition & Wellness

Stock Up Early on Fresh Northwest Cherries for a Timelessly Sweet Taste of Summer

Animal Health & WellnessView All

ICAR Develops Indigenous African Swine Fever Vaccine
Animal Health & Welfare

ICAR Develops Indigenous African Swine Fever Vaccine

Managing Hypocalcaemia In Autumn-born Lambs
Animal Health & Welfare

Managing Hypocalcaemia In Autumn-born Lambs

Top Tips For RAM Preparation This Spring
Animal Health & Welfare

Top Tips For RAM Preparation This Spring

FAO Presents New Strategic Model To Tackle Transboundary Animal Diseases
Animal Health & Welfare

FAO Presents New Strategic Model To Tackle Transboundary Animal Diseases

CSR in AgricultureView All

Sun-Powered Farming Ethiopian Farmers Save Thousands by Switching to Solar Irrigation
CSR in Agriculture

Sun-Powered Farming: Ethiopian Farmers Save Thousands by Switching to Solar Irrigation

Krishak Jagat Foundation Conducts Farmer Training Programme on Third Crop Technology
CSR in Agriculture

Krishak Jagat Foundation Conducts Farmer Training Programme on Third Crop Technology

HDFC Bank CSR Programme Reports 15,289 Water Structures Across Rural India
CSR in Agriculture

HDFC Bank CSR Programme Reports 15,289 Water Structures Across Rural India

CNH Launches Pond Restoration Drive to Advance Water Conservation
CSR in Agriculture

CNH Launches Pond Restoration Drive to Advance Water Conservation