France Explores Career Transitions into Farming Through Vocational Training
A new Analysis Note (n°223) from France’s Department of Agriculture, Agri-Food, and Food Sovereignty examines how vocational training supports career transitions into agriculture amid growing workforce renewal challenges. The study focuses on the Vocational Certificate in Farm Management (BPREA) offered by public agricultural training centres (CFPPA), which provide professional capacity and access to start-up aid […]
FAO Report Tracks Slow Progress on Food and Agriculture SDG Goals
On September 25, 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its latest assessment of 22 SDG indicators under its custodianship, covering hunger, gender equality, water, responsible consumption, life below water, and life on land. The report shows that the world is on track to meet about one-quarter of these targets, while another quarter remains […]
European Sugar Industry Faces Crisis Amid Price Collapse and Rising Costs
Europe’s sugar sector is undergoing a sharp downturn as prices fall to their lowest level in three years, driven by surplus Ukrainian imports, higher beet production, and weaker consumption. Prices dropped more than a third since last summer to €536 per tonne, forcing five factory closures in 2025 alone. Major producers, including Tereos, Südzucker, and […]
Brazilian Coffee Prices Set to Rise Up to 15%
On September 24, 2025, the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (Abic) announced that supermarket coffee prices could rise between 10% and 15% due to higher raw material costs. Retailers are expected to reflect the increase on shelves by early October. Despite the adjustment, Abic President Pavel Cardoso noted that the hike “should not exceed the annual […]
Coffee Prices Rebound as Slowing Brazilian Exports Tighten Supply
Brazil’s coffee exports fell 20% in July, prompting a 2% jump in futures as farmers hold back sales and roasters secure long-term prices amid tariff uncertainty.
Soybean Prices Jump After Trump Urges China to Boost U.S. Purchases
Soybean futures jumped after Trump called for China to quadruple U.S. imports, sparking gains in wheat and corn despite ongoing pressure from abundant global supplies.
FAO Predicts Record Output for Key Crops Despite Growing Market Risks
FAO forecasts record global output for rice, maize, sorghum, and oilseeds in 2025, but warns that climate risks, geopolitical tensions, and animal disease outbreaks could still disrupt food markets.
Côte d’Ivoire Launches West Africa’s First Agricultural Commodities Exchange
Côte d’Ivoire officially launched the Bourse des Matières Premières Agricoles (BMPA), marking West Africa’s first agricultural commodities exchange. Located in Abidjan, the BMPA aims to bring transparency, price stability, and
Mexico Set to Become Top Buyer of U.S. Agricultural Products
According to a recent CoBank report, Mexico is on track to surpass Canada as the largest importer of U.S. agricultural products in 2025, with imports reaching $31.4 billion in 2024, just shy of Canada’s $32.4 billion.
China’s Soybean Imports Remain Strong Despite Feed Reduction Plans
Despite Beijing’s ongoing efforts to reduce dependence on foreign soybeans by reformulating livestock feed, China’s import volumes remain robust.