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  In October, Ukraine exported 4.5 million tons of agricultural products
In October 2025, Ukraine exported 4.5 million tons of agricultural products, which is 20.8% higher than the same figure for the previous month. This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB). Analysts believe that...
    
  Alphabet Returns to Europe’s Debt Market With Fresh €3 Billion Bond Sale
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is returning to Europe’s debt market for the second time this year, launching a multi-tranche euro bond sale as it accelerates spending on artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. The technology...
Ethiopia intensifies efforts to tap into global cocoa market potential
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia is stepping up efforts to develop its cocoa industry as part of a broader drive to diversify agricultural exports and tap into the lucrative global chocolate market, local media reported Monday. There are...
    
  Egypt, Ireland explore partnership opportunities in food security, agritech
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk met with Noel Grealish, Ireland’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, in Cairo to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, livestock production, and...
    
  Hainan’s pitch as a bridge into China’s vast market
China’s smallest province Hainan is set to become the world’s largest special economic zone, pitching itself as a test bed for liberalisation of trade, investment and talent flows into Asia’s largest economy. The tropical island province will...
    
  Rabuka emphasizes sustainable growth and stronger Pacific trade partnerships
[file photo] Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says a major focus at the Pacific-ACP and Forum Trade Ministers Meeting was sustainable industries — particularly agriculture, fisheries, and other key sectors. Rabuka says this will ensure that natural...
New B.C. fund to help next generation of farmers grow businesses
New farmers in British Columbia can now apply to the New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program, offered by the Government of B.C., to develop or update their farm business plans for growing their operations. The aim of this program is to...
    
  European Union negotiators arrive in India for trade talks
New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) is in New Delhi from November 3 to 7 for negotiations with the Indian counterparts on the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the Ministry of...
    
  China Grants The Gambia 100% Zero-Tariff Access: A New Window for Youth-Led Trade
- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia has unveiled a landmark 100% zero-tariff and zero-quota policy for all Gambian commodities entering the Chinese market, a move expected to boost exports, strengthen...
    
  2nd Half Agricultural Property Taxes Due This Month
The Stevens County Auditor-Treasurer would like to remind all residents that your second half agricultural property taxes are due November 17th. By law penalty must be added to all late payments. Taxpayers have the following payment options: Mail...
    
  No Trade Agreement Can Boast the Success of USMCA, The Meat Institute Says
The Meat Institute is calling on the Trump administration to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for its benefits to American meat and poultry companies and the entire U.S. animal protein value chain. “USMCA has been a boon for the...
    
  China, S. Korea renew $400b yuan currency swap pact; move to deepen trade ties, ensure financial stability
The picture shows a view of the People's Bank of China. (Xinhua photo) The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, announced on Monday that it recently renewed its bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea for another...
    
  Pak-Türkiye partnership enters new phase with focus on trade & industry
KARACHI: Pakistan and Türkiye have once again demonstrated their shared resolve to transform their deep brotherly ties into a robust economic partnership. In Istanbul, on the sidelines of the 41st Session of COMCEC, Federal Minister for Commerce...
    
  Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council holds 24th AGM
Commits to expanding key areas of business Founding Member Rizan Nazeer appointed new President The Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council held its 24th AGM recently with the presence of key stakeholders and members present. The Council continues to...
    
  Illinois Valley Community College Expands Agriculture Program with New Soil Lab and Historic Donation
Illinois Valley Community College is set to expand its agricultural program, thanks to a major donation from the historic 177-year-old W.H. Maze Company. The generous gift will support the development of a new soil laboratory, part of the Dr....
    
  CHINA’S EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL MODERNISATION
Beijing, Nov. 03 — Agriculture modernisation is a comprehensive process of natural resources, economic development, population quality and institution. This is according to Professor Wang Rui, speaking of Modernisation and wisdom of Chinese...
    
  A shift in our marketing strategy
The soybean balance sheet has been tight since USDA’s initial estimate in May. Price action ignored the forecast tight fundamentals, anticipating that demand, namely exports, would not live up to expectations. The recent anticipation of China...
    
  ArbWeek to explore the issues that matter most to the arboriculture industry
The arboriculture sector is at a pivotal point, grappling with everything from climate change impacts, to biosecurity blockages, to workforce challenges. ArbWeek is a week dedicated to the arboriculture sector and its unique challenges and...
    
  India, New Zealand hold fourth round of FTA talks in Auckland to boost trade ties: Here’s what was discussed
India and New Zealand on Monday, November 3, 2025, opened the fourth round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Auckland, signalling renewed momentum in efforts to finalise a comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade pact. The...
    
  Fort Wayne area business products featured in state's Indiana Grown holiday gift boxes
Three Fort Wayne area businesses are among 10 that were selected to have products in this year's Indiana Grown Holiday Gift Box. The boxes are an initiative of Indiana Grown, which operates under the state's Department of Agriculture to help draw...