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• [New] US - We expect core CPI in March to pick up again at 0.3% m/m, while headline, including food and energy, comes in at a weaker 0.1% m/m. ABN AMRO Bank
• [New] Soil salinity is a critical global challenge that severely impairs crop productivity and soil health by disrupting water uptake, nutrient acquisition, and ionic balance in plants, thereby posing a significant threat to food security. SpringerLink
• [New] Economic Challenges: Afghanistan continues to face an economic crisis, with high unemployment and food insecurity, while projects like CASA-1000 offer potential economic opportunities. Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies |
• [New] Farmers in Ireland could diversify their crop rotations and make their businesses more resilient. Horizon Magazine
• [New] Changes to GRAS could require companies currently permitted to self-affirm ingredients as GRAS, without notifying FDA, to notify FDA and provide safety data before they are permitted to introduce a new food ingredient into the food supply. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
• [New] The representative from State Bank of Pakistan informed that expected allocations of institutional credit for agriculture had substantially increased to Rs 2572 billion for 2024-25 which is 16% higher than the last year's disbursement of 2216 billion made during last year. The Nation
• [New] Some analysts expect prescriptions of Wegovy and Ozempic to recover after the US Food and Drug Administration enforces a ban on copies, which Novo says could redirect demand to its own products. businesslive
• [New] The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today said it will phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from U.S. foods and medications. Seemorerocks
• [New] Pakistan's economy is fundamentally tied to its agricultural output, and any disruption can lead to food shortages, increased prices, and social unrest. Breaking News Now
• [New] The interruption of water flow could exacerbate existing water shortages, leading to agricultural failures, food insecurity, and increased tensions within Pakistan. Breaking News Now
• [New] Water as a lever of pressure: suspending flows of western rivers could impact Pakistan's agriculture and economy. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
• [New] A shocking 40% of food is wasted in the U.S., and one-third of food produced around the world will end up in a landfill. Convene
• [New] Somalia, southern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya are expected to see crop and livestock losses as a result of droughts caused by La Nina, exacerbating acute food insecurity and disrupting regional financial stability. Inter Press Service
• [New] With global populations projected to grow to 8.5 billion by 2025, water demand for drinking, domestic use, manufacturing industries, food production will intensify exponentially. Water Treatment Supplier
• [New] People who prioritise healthy eating tend to plan meals and avoid over-purchasing - behaviours that significantly reduce food waste. The Independent
• [New] Sustainable CAP will help enable the goals outlined in the Grow Ontario Strategy, which include increasing the production of food by 30% over the next 10 years, growing agri-food exports by 8% annually, and building and maintaining world-class research infrastructure. Ontario.ca
• [New] Loss of water from the Caspian could affect the regional climate, leading to reduced rainfall and drier conditions across central Asia with indirect impacts on agriculture. ScienceDaily
• [New] The EPA has announced that it will revise its definition of waters of the United States in order to streamline permitting for farmers, landowners and businesses under the Clean Water Act. Los Angeles Times
• [New] Cultivated meat has the potential to enhance meat consumption in a sustainable fashion by increasing the availability of food and potentially reducing world hunger. Good PR News - Global Free Press Release Submissions Si
• [New] The US health care system contributes to nearly 9% of domestic US greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change and potentially threatening human health with more extreme weather events, changes in the distribution of vector-borne diseases, and disruption of food systems. AJMC
• [New] India has kept tariffs high to safeguard its farmers from imports that might otherwise flood domestic markets - nearly half of India's population is dependent on farming or the agricultural sector. Al Jazeera
• Tariffs and trade disruptions, particularly with key export markets like China, have compounded uncertainty in agriculture, despite longstanding interdependence in commodities like soybeans. PYMNTS.com

Last updated: 29 April 2025