This Week in Agribusiness, Oct. 17, 2026

ARC/PLC payments, fall herbicide applications, soybean performance, World Dairy Expo, and strip-till are featured.

Farming’s ‘Wild West’ requires early tech adoption over hesitation

Farmer Iron: Steve Pittstick has spent 52 years adapting to new farm technology — and believes artificial intelligence will separate successful farmers from those left behind.

Could rare breeds like Droimeann cattle help fight wildfires?

Rare cattle breeds such as Dexter and Droimeann may soon find themselves joining fire-fighting teams in efforts to combat wildfires. The idea was raised in the Dáil, with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon acknowledging the potential of livestock grazing as a wildfire prevention measure. The minister also outlined resources related to […] The post Could rare breeds like Droimeann cattle help fight wildfires? appeared first on Agriland.ie.

2027 UK beef outlook: tight global supply, sluggish demand

UK beef prices are unlikely to see significant growth in 2027 due to sluggish consumer demand and changing import trends. This was according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) latest UK beef market outlook. It indicated that total beef imports for the year-to-date (fresh, frozen, processed and offal) was 177,800 tonnes (product weight). […] The post 2027 UK beef outlook: tight global supply, sluggish demand appeared first on Agriland.ie.

Mild finish lifts WA forecast to 23.93Mt despite canola cut: GIWA

Mild temperatures have boosted yield potential for WA's crop now being harvested and forecast by the GIWA in its crop report out today to yield a total of 23.93Mt.

AGT releases first chickpea variety as breeding hub shuffles north

AGT has released Australia's first imi-tolerant desi chickpea variety which signals its lead in the pulse’s national breeding program, now centred in Narrabri.

World Food Forum 2026 | FAO HQ | IAFN Side Event

On Friday, 16 October 2026, IAFN will host the side event “Scaling Agri-food Innovation and Private Sector Engagement” at FAO Headquarters during the World Food Forum. This open hybrid session […] The post World Food Forum 2026 | FAO HQ | IAFN Side Event appeared first on International Agri-Food Network (IAFN).

New York Climate Week Side event “Translating Climate Ambition into Action Across Agri-food Value Chains”

NYC Climate Week During Climate Week NYC, the International Agri‑Food Network (IAFN) co‑organized a high‑level roundtable hosted by USCIB, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders from across agrifood systems, […] The post New York Climate Week Side event “Translating Climate Ambition into Action Across Agri-food Value Chains” appeared first on International Agri-Food Network (IAFN).

Lanark ram lambs take the top prices at Ballymena

The Annual URBA show & sale of Blackface shearlings and ram lambs was held on Monday, 5th October with Lanark ram lambs taking the six top prices of the day.

Buoyant trade as dairy stock tops 4,400gns at Dungannon

There was a buoyant trade for fresh calved Holstein heifers and cows at the September show and sale, conducted by Taaffe Auctions at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Pedigree cows soared to a top 4,400gns and 4,300gns, while heifers peaked at 4,000gns thrice. Yearling heifers reached a ceiling of 1,700gns, bulling heifers sold to 1,610gns and calves topped at 830gns.

MSP Push Signals a Shift Towards Pulses and Oilseeds, but Procurement Holds the Key

BK JHA The Centre’s decision to raise the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of all six mandated Rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season sends a clear signal on the direction … The post MSP Push Signals a Shift Towards Pulses and Oilseeds, but Procurement Holds the Key appeared first on Agriculture Post.

Union Agriculture Minister Suspends Two Marketing Officers Over Bribery Complaints

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken serious note of complaints of bribery in the Agriculture Department. Acting on complaints that bribes were sought from warehouse … The post Union Agriculture Minister Suspends Two Marketing Officers Over Bribery Complaints appeared first on Agriculture Post.

Wenn Landwirte nicht mehr können: Was passiert, wenn der Hof zur Last wird #landwirt #tierhaltung

Wenn Landwirte nicht mehr können, leiden oft auch die Tiere. Ein Experte berichtet, was hinter solchen Krisen steckt.

Fischzucht mitten in der Wüste: Chinas „blaues Wunder“ und die Probleme dahinter #china #fisch

In der Wüstenregion Xinjiang im Nordwesten Chinas entstehen immer mehr Fischfarmen. Technische Meisterleistung oder problematisch?

Easy as One, Two, Pee: Solving Feline Housesoiling

November pet- and vet-related Holidays

Why Multi-Generation Farms Have the Best Workshops

Behind resilient agricultural operations is a well-equipped, thoughtfully designed farm workshop, which is why multi-generation farms have the best workshops. When equipment breaks during a narrow harvesting window, success often relies on whether a crew can make a weld or swap a part on-site. Otherwise, production must wait days for an outside technician. The Rising […] This information Why Multi-Generation Farms Have the Best Workshops appeared first on AgriFarming

From Farm to Carton: How Transparency Standards Became the New Competitive Edge for Organic Egg Brands

The organic egg aisle presents a crowded landscape of labels and certifications. For years, seeing the organic seal has been enough to confirm trust in a purchase. However, today’s shoppers want to know the full story behind each carton. They seek details about outdoor access, feed sourcing and farm-level practices that go beyond the baseline. […] This information From Farm to Carton: How Transparency Standards Became the New Competitive Edge for Organic Egg Brands appeared first on AgriFarming