WORLD NEWS
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Beta Bugs appoints Dr Alan Tinch as CEO to lead genetics strategy
The company aims to strengthen its position in the global insect protein market through superior BSF genetics
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John Deere tops Irish tractor sales again as registrations rise in 2025
John Deere led tractor sales in Ireland in 2024 and 2025, with national registrations rising despite a slower close to the year.
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Global food waste set to hit US$540B in 2026, study warns
Rising costs from discarded food continue to strain retailers and supply chains as hunger levels remain high worldwide.
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Fresh Del Monte secures US$285m deal for key Del Monte Foods assets as court sale advances
The agreement brings the Del Monte brand under one owner for the first time in decades while other units move to separate buyers.
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Bushel Plus to rebrand as BranValt in July 2026
The Canadian ag technology firm says the name change reflects its wider role in harvest tools and farmer training across 45 countries.
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New AQUA FORCE technology targets soil water retention in pivot irrigation
Loveland Products has released a new water efficiency product as growers face tighter limits on irrigation water across key farming regions.
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Mission Produce acquires Calavo Growers for US$430M, expanding North American avocado business
The merger strengthens Mission Produce’s footprint in prepared foods and global avocado distribution.
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Indian grapes face price surge as harvest falls short
Lower yields push farmgate prices up, while exports to Europe slow down.
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PTx Winter Conference to spotlight practical precision farming tools in Illinois
AGCO’s technology arm will bring farmers, agronomists, and media together to examine how precision tools can improve farm returns during a tough farm economy.
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Zespri’s new portal speeds up customer claims
Digital system aims to deliver faster, more transparent service for global buyers.