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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days ago • Saudi ArabiaThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.
CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.
NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.