Advance Agrolife has received a letter of intent worth ₹303.7 million from National Fertilizers for agrochemical supply across NFL’s marketing territory. The contract runs until September 30, 2026, with payment terms of 90 days from invoice date.
The Green Climate Fund has approved a $50 million project led by FAO to bolster climate resilience for smallholder farmers in central Jamaica. The initiative aims to address hurricane frequency, drought, and erratic rainfall affecting 70% of the country's domestic food production.
1 week ago • Jamaica
A EUR 2 million grant from the European Union and Germany will establish an ISO-accredited testing facility in Cambodia. The laboratory is designed to help local agri-businesses meet international safety standards, facilitating broader access to high-end global markets.
1 week ago • Cambodia
COFCO International has secured a USD 435 million sustainability-linked loan from Standard Chartered with margin adjustments tied to responsible sourcing volumes and supplier due diligence improvements. The facility shifts sustainability-linked financing focus toward social resilience and supply chain compliance in agricultural origination markets.
1 week ago • South America;Brazil
Syngenta is investing US$130 million in a new bioscience research facility at its Jealott's Hill campus in the UK. The BioSTaR centre will consolidate approximately 300 scientists to accelerate the development of sustainable agricultural products using artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, with full operations expected by 2028.
1 week ago • United Kingdom
Egypt's Agricultural Research Center has partnered with CGIAR to accelerate the commercialisation of agricultural innovations. The agreement prioritises climate-smart agriculture and technology transfer, aiming to bridge laboratory research and market-ready solutions for enhanced food security and private-sector engagement.
1 week ago • India
The Nigerian government has inaugurated the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project. Supported by the World Bank, the initiative aims to enhance food security and hydropower capacity by upgrading dam safety and transitioning the agricultural sector away from a reliance on seasonal rainfall.
1 week ago • Nigeria
Mizoram has proposed a ₹174.7 billion budget for FY2026–27, with allocations focused on agriculture, connectivity and social infrastructure. The plan includes continued funding for farmer support programmes and supplementary grants of ₹37.24 billion for the current fiscal, reflecting a calibrated approach to fiscal management and development spending.
1 week ago • India
The Government of India inaugurated the 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) in New Delhi, bringing together over 1,000 agricultural scientists, policymakers, development agencies, and global research institutions.
1 week ago • India
The Turkana County Government has announced the creation of the County Irrigation Development Unit (CIDU) to boost agricultural productivity by expanding irrigated land. The new unit, aligned with the Irrigation Act of 2019, will oversee small-scale and county-led irrigation projects
1 week ago • Kenya
The World Bank has sanctioned two major projects worth a combined $776 million, to strengthen school education in Punjab and promote climate-resilient farming in Maharashtra. The initiatives are expected to benefit over 6 million people and enhance long-term human capital and farm incomes.
1 week ago • India
The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a massive ₹400 billion investment plan to scale up horticulture in Rayalaseema and Prakasam district. The initiative focuses on high-value horticultural crops, improved infrastructure, micro-irrigation, certification and traceability.
1 week ago • India
Bangladesh has made its first appearance at AgroFood Jeddah to expand exports beyond garments and tap Saudi Arabia’s growing food import demand. The participation marks a strategic push to diversify trade flows and leverage the Kingdom’s large Bangladeshi expatriate population.
1 week ago • Saudi ArabiaThe US Army is upgrading its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft through a new contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. This initiative integrates specialized electronic intelligence sensors to enhance long-range threat detection and support manned-unmanned teaming, ensuring increased survivability for crewed assets in contested environments.
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at up to $105 million to modernize the Global Positioning System ground control network. This agreement supports the deployment of advanced GPS IIIF satellites, enhancing signal resiliency and anti-jamming capabilities for both critical military operations and global civilian infrastructure.
Saipem has received two contract release purchase orders under its long-term agreement with Aramco for EPCI work at the Safaniya oil field, including water injection platforms, wellheads, pipelines, and subsea facilities.
The European Commission has selected Post Telecom, StackIT, Scaleway, and Proximus for a six-year, €180 million tender to supply sovereign cloud services to EU institutions, applying a new sovereignty framework that permits non-EU technologies only under strict conditions.