‘2026 marks the bottom of the current cycle,’ John Deere predicts rebound is around the corner
Has the North American ag machinery market moved past peak tariff uncertainty?
Archives for February 19, 2026
Scientists unveil Baltic phosphorus breakthrough that could transform Europe’s fertiliser security
Researchers say a new microbe‑driven method to recover phosphorus from Baltic Sea sediments could ease Europe’s reliance on imported fertiliser and lay foundations for a circular EU nutrient economy
Syngenta breaks ground with Europe’s first scalable hybrid wheat
Whole‑genome screening, precision trait mapping and hybrid‑breeding advances have enabled Syngenta to deliver Europe’s first commercially scalable hybrid wheat, marking a pivotal moment for a crop long considered too genetically complex for hybridisation
Agtech funding recap for Feb. 2026: Kubota invests in Kilter, Corteva Catalyst in Resurrect Bio
Does a recent slew of agtech funding news point to a broader investment trend for 2026?
Domestic disconnect: High costs, weak producer ties hinder local sourcing for Japan’s food makers
Japanese food manufacturers say high costs, unstable supply and weak direct ties with producers prevent them from shifting to domestically sourced raw materials.
More than maple syrup: Canada’s food exports hampered by poor marketing, lack of awareness
Canada produces an abundance of high-quality food, but weak marketing and low global awareness are limiting the country’s ability to capitalise on its full agricultural potential.