Iran Conflict: Is Global Food Security at Risk?
Escalating tensions in the Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are threatening fertilizer supplies and global food security.
Agriculture
Mangzhong: Celebrating the Cycle of Harvest and Renewal in the Chinese Mainland
Explore the significance of Mangzhong, the Grain in Ear solar term, marking a pivotal period of planting and harvesting across the Chinese mainland.
Grain in Ear: Celebrating the Season of Harvest and Renewal in China
Discover Mangzhong, the 9th solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar, marking a pivotal season of planting and harvest across the Chinese mainland.
China Accelerates Summer Harvest to Counter Rising Flood Risks
China is speeding up its “Three Summer” agricultural campaign to secure grain production as the main flood season begins and extreme weather threatens harvests.
China and Brazil Deepen Agricultural Ties Through Science and Tech Partnership
China and Brazil are expanding their agricultural relationship beyond large-scale agribusiness, integrating science and technology to benefit smaller farms.
China and Brazil Deepen Agricultural Bonds Through Tech Innovation
China and Brazil are expanding their agricultural relationship into a science and technology partnership, providing new opportunities for both agribusiness and small-scale farmers.
Rhythms of Renewal: Spring Awakening in Heilongjiang’s Vast Fields
Experience the seasonal awakening of Heilongjiang as spring planting brings renewed vitality and rhythmic productivity to the fields of the Chinese mainland.
South Africa Ramps Up FMD Fight with Record Vaccine Imports
South Africa accelerates its fight against the worst foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in years with record vaccine shipments from Argentina and Türkiye.
From Plateau to Market: Revolutionizing Highland Barley in Xizang
Tashi Norbu is bridging the gap between heritage and market, bringing the traditional highland barley of Xizang to a wider global audience.
China-US Trade Consultations: New Framework for Tariffs and Aviation Agreements
China’s MOFCOM reveals outcomes of May 2026 trade talks with the US, featuring a $30 billion tariff-reduction framework and a deal for 200 Boeing aircraft.
Brazilian Scientific Innovation Transforms Modern Farming
Discover how scientific innovation in Brazil is transforming farming practices, boosting productivity, and influencing global food security.
American Influencer Impressed by Rural Produce Bus in Southwest China
American influencer Jackson Hinkle explores the impact of Guiyang’s Farmers’ Produce Bus, highlighting how the service empowers rural farmers on the Chinese mainland.
Welcoming Beginning of Summer: A Season of Growth and Renewal
The Beginning of Summer, the seventh solar term, signals warmer days, frequent rain in southern Chinese mainland, and a growth period for crops. Discover its significance.
On Labor Day, Honoring the Unseen Hands Behind Our Daily Meals
This Labor Day, we trace the untold journey of our food from Asian fields to our tables, honoring the countless workers whose dedication sustains us.
Lebanon’s Looming Food Crisis: Over One Million at Risk
Renewed conflict and mass displacement threaten food security for more than a million people in Lebanon, according to a UN-linked monitor.
EU Unveils Emergency Aid for Sectors Hit by Middle East Crisis
The EU has launched a temporary state aid program to support agriculture, fisheries, and transport sectors struggling with high energy costs linked to the Middle East crisis.
500+ Smart Drones Take Flight in Anhui to Safeguard Vital Wheat Harvest
Over 500 BeiDou-guided drones deployed in Anhui Province for precision crop protection, safeguarding the vital winter wheat harvest and showcasing smart farming advancements.
China’s Black Soil Revival: Turning Degradation into Bumper Harvests
How China’s innovative Lishu Model is reviving degraded black soil, ensuring stable grain yields and offering a blueprint for sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Drones Bring Youth Back to China’s Farms
Agricultural drones are revolutionizing farming in China, attracting a new generation of tech-savvy youth back to rural areas and solving a critical demographic challenge.
The Pistachio War: US-Iran Conflict Extends to ‘Green Gold’ Market
The economic conflict between the US and Iran has expanded into an unexpected arena: the billion-dollar pistachio market, with recent actions escalating the rivalry.