FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Business agriculture | History Defined

Bolivia's Ethanol Mandate Targets 15% Blend by November Amid Its Worst Fuel Crisis in Decades

Bolivia and its sugar mills signed a two-phase deal to raise the ethanol blend to 15% by Nov. 1, 2026, and 18% by April 2027 to cut a $3.2B fuel import bill.

Latin Times · 4h ago

Australia’s $10bn EU trade deal has stalled again. What is it and what’s gone wrong?

Trade minister warns there is no room to renegotiate, saying ‘we’ve got to either accept or reject this offer’

The Guardian - AU · 14h ago

‘For Panama, it is life or death’: how drought is choking the canal that feeds a nation

Failed rains and a dire El Niño threaten the waterway that sustains the country, with farmers selling cattle to survive

The Guardian - UK · 18h ago

US pest inspections faced a $325 million funding gap in 2011

In 2011, the United States spent $861 million inspecting travellers and cargo for agricultural pests, but fees collected left a shortfall of more than $325 million. The funding gap stemmed partly from federal laws restricting which passengers and transport operators could be charged, alongside weaknesses in fee collection and differences…

The Times of India · 21h ago

Why Loose Cattle Eat Festival Waste and What It Does to the Rumen

The Rumen Is a Fermentation Vat, Not a StomachCattle are ruminants, which means digestion begins not in an acid stomach but in a four-chambered system where the first and largest chamber, the rumen, holds between 100 and 150 litres of fermenting ingesta in an adult cow. Billions of microbes, bacteria,…

Times Life · Oct 20

The Fed's Beige Book is Mentioning Diesel a Lot More Than Before. What That Could Mean for Consumer Prices.

The jump in mentions points to growing concern among businesses about an expense that can reach consumers through shipping charges and higher product prices.

International Business Times · Oct 19

India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTA

India will implement a quota system for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey, and albumins from New Zealand. The quotas will gradually increase over five years, allowing for proper regulation of imports. Apple imports will be capped initially, with no allowances in the first year. The duty rates will vary depending…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

India-New Zealand FTA to kick in October 20, opening market opportunities for exporters

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into effect on October 20, enhancing trade for both nations. New Zealand expects increased demand for its agricultural products, particularly kiwifruit, honey, and apples, in India. The agreement includes provisions to ensure tariff-free access for Indian goods in New Zealand's market. Both…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Tricky time for lunchboxes: banana shortage hits supermarket shelves after cool weather in Queensland

Dearth of bananas coincides with poor apple harvest and lack of summer stone fruit

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19

Animals In Chinese Rice Paddies: Ducks, fish cut chemicals; pest balance shifts

Rice-duck and rice-fish farming methods employed in southern China showcase remarkable ecological and economic benefits. In rice-duck systems, the ducks are effective in curbing weed growth but may struggle with insect pest control. On the other hand, rice-fish systems have significantly cut pesticide usage while maintaining yields comparable to conventional…

The Times of India · Oct 19