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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Singapore, ‘durian tsunami’ won’t last long as prices rise and wave ebbs
If you have been holding out for cheaper durians, you may not want to wait much longer. Just weeks after a bumper harvest sent durian prices tumbling across Singapore, sellers sai…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippine rice output risks 30% collapse as ‘super’ El Nino strengthens
In the fields of central Luzon, farmers who planted their rice in June are watching the sky with worry. Out over the Pacific, a familiar spectre is gathering strength – and with i…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKharif acreage falls 16%, but ethanol effect boosts sugarcane
Overall kharif crop acreage has fallen sixteen percent as of last Friday. Sugarcane acreage, however, has increased despite water resource pressures. Pulses and cereals show the h…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBritain bought 1,525 acres nearly lifeless farmland, now beavers made it profitable
A farm in Lincolnshire is evolving into a lucrative wildland endeavor, with beavers playing a pivotal role in this ecological project. The initiative focuses on demonstrating that…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIt’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsTravel writer Shivya Nath’s new book; VC inflow this week
In her book Rootless and Restless, author Shivya Nath reflects on how her travel experiences reshaped her understanding of home, freedom, and herself. In other news, Indian startu…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 9, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Best Food Dehydrators for Self-Sufficient Kitchens (2026)
Stretch seasonal produce, preserve leftovers, and build a pantry that lasts with our favorite food dehydrators for every budget.
Source: Your Story ·
Startups500 GCCs, 3.5 lakh jobs: Karnataka's bold 2029 tech plan revealed
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar chaired KATALYST CONNECT with 150+ GCC leaders in Bengaluru, reaffirming Karnataka's push for 500 new GGCs
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: worms fight pollution, and geoengineering faces reality
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why worms (and microbes) are …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFinal extension: Startup Battlefield Australia applications now close July 20
If you're building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow AI can power India's digitally-empowered farming ecosystem
As India's digital agriculture ecosystem grows, the biggest opportunity lies in using AI-powered intelligence to improve farm traceability, optimise procurement, and build more re…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 6, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, July 6, 2026.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsItalian rice crops suffer in drought, worst European heatwave ever
Summer came too early to Europe’s most important rice-growing region, and weeds are taking over Sharon Angoli’s parched paddies in Italy’s Pavia province. “That one is done for, n…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Totally unexpected’: China’s trial Taklamakan Desert wheat yield doubles national average
A demonstration wheat plot in China’s vast Taklamakan Desert has produced a harvest nearly double the national average yield recorded in 2025, according to a project announcement.…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia's EV transition to build sustainable industrial ecosystem: Minister
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India's shift to electric mobility is about building a sustainable industrial ecosystem that boosts manufacturing, creates green jobs and…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow the cocoa price crash is crushing West African farmers
Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning poi…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAt Pearl Academy, global icons champion a future built on AI and human ingenuity
At Pearl Academy's Global Icons Series, Rahul Mishra, Masaba Gupta and Jayanti Reddy explored how AI is transforming creative careers—and the skills students will need to stay ahe…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPadma Vibhushan 2026: the five honoured for a lifetime of service
Padma Vibhushan 2026 has been conferred on five individuals across cinema, law, music and public life. Here is who they are and why they were honoured.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Philippine ube farming can cash in on ‘purple gold rush’
Esmeraldo Maligsa, a farmer and president of the Bohol Ube Growers Association, harvests 2,000kg (4,400lbs) of ube, the purple tuber native to the Philippines, every seven months.…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup [June 29, 2026]
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, June 29, 2026.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBuying agricultural land in India? Here's what you need to know
Purchasing agricultural land in India involves navigating diverse state-specific laws, often restricting buyers to agriculturists. The process demands meticulous verification of d…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Shashi Kumar built Akshayakalpa into a Rs 700 Cr enterprise with just 2,800 farmers
In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Shashi Kumar, Founder & CEO of Akshayakalpa, speaks about building a profitable Rs 60-crore-a-month business working with 2,…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUK farms set to trial fertiliser invented by two PIOs
Here is a summary of the article in 4 clear bullet points: • Over 90 UK farms will participate in a trial of a natural fertilizer developed by two Indian founders from Kerala. • …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAmazon’s investment plan for India; A new initiative to keep Kedarnath clean
Amazon has announced an additional investment of $13 billion in India from 2026 to 2030. Meanwhile, Anandana - The Coca-Cola Foundation, in partnership with Healing Himalayas Fou…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia braces for drought as El Nino looms
Officials and farmers in India are preparing for what meteorologists say could be the driest monsoon season in a decade.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFrom crop insurance to conversational analytics: Inside the winning ideas from the AI for Bharat Hackathon
Backed by AWS, Hack2Skill, and YourStory, the AI for Bharat Hackathon saw nearly 96,000 registrations and more than 1,400 working prototypes as developers built AI solutions for h…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIndia prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season
Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India's crops.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsQuarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska
In addition to those people evacuated by health officials in full protective suits, at least 30 other passengers had left the ship earlier before the outbreak was documented
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsTransforming desert livelihoods in Rajasthan; Cosentus’ India centre: A pillar of growth
Aakriti Srivastava's Bahula Naturals works with over 4,000 pastoralist households in Rajasthan, turning camel milk and desert produce into premium food products while ensuring wom…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCRISPR gene-editing for crops: Precision tool or new risk?
The EU is poised to ease restrictions on crops developed using novel genetic techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics ar…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Indonesia cannot afford to scrap Prabowo’s free meals programme
Indonesia has vowed to overhaul the country’s ambitious free nutritious meals programme following public pressure and recent allegations of corruption – a move analysts described …
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringEngineering Is Critical to Boosting Food Security
Nearly 750 million people face hunger today, according to the U.N. World Food Program. And by 2050, global demand for food is expected to increase by 50 percent from 2010 levels, …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia is ready to design for the world, says Dassault Systèmes' Sudarshan Mogasale
Sudarshan Mogasale, CEO of Dassault Systèmes Solutions Lab (India), on why deep tech in India is at an inflection point, the power of virtual twins, and the road to Bharat Innovat…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S.-Iran war: Maps, data and the story so far
After crossing the 100-day mark on June 7, the U.S.-Iran war has seemingly come to an end with both the countries agreeing to a peace deal on June 14. Here are graphics tracking t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGovernment braces for a tough sowing season ahead
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Vishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. • He writes about environmental, climate change, agriculture, wa…
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsThe World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes
Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Blue Tyga built the sunscreen jacket category before anyone else could
By merging performance fabrics with everyday design, Blue Tyga is creating a new category of protective clothing for the daily commuter.
Source: Your Story ·
Startups[Weekly funding roundup March 23-29] VC inflow drops to lowest level for the year
Venture capital funding into Indian startups on a weekly basis touched the lowest level for the year till now and this does not augur well for the ecosystem
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsInside China’s green transition
Ningbo, in southern Zhejiang Province of China, was once a historic maritime hub shaped by Buddhist culture and trade. It has now emerged as a key hub for showcasing China’s green…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina is growing giant wheat-rye hybrids in its western deserts. Here’s why
Scientists in China are growing towering hybrids of wheat and rye – taller even than some humans – in the deserts of its western Xinjiang region. The hybrids, known as triticale, …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS farmers seek firmer soybean guarantees despite Xi-Trump agriculture pledge
Across the vast United States, soybean farmers caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war hoped for a deal on the crop when US President Donald Trump met with his Chinese c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina and Cuba hold agriculture talks as Beijing backs Havana amid US pressure
China and Cuba held talks on expanding agricultural cooperation in Beijing on Tuesday, the latest in a series of moves by Beijing to shore up support for the Caribbean island as W…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?
EU launches fertiliser plan as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels food security fears.
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