FAO’s Global Plan Of Action For Sustainable Livestock Transformation Is Approved

July 2026, Rome: A key global plan for the livestock sector developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the Un…

🎥 Can editing the ‘dark genome’ make crops more heat tolerant?

[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Plantik Biosciences.] Can editing the so-called “da…

🎥 Inside Faraday Earth’s bid to make cheap green ammonia without Haber-Bosch

[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Faraday Earth] Can a container-sized plasma reactor…

Oral Antiviral Blocks Measles-Like Virus Transmission in Ferrets

This year, the United States has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 2000, the year that the disease was declared eliminated from the country. As of mid-July, 2,260 measles cases were reported—just 29 cases less than the entire year of 2025. And outbreaks are widespread, with 34 new outbreaks reported in 2026.

New GRDC Nitrogen Research Could Deliver Future Crop Options

July 2026, AU: The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has announced a new investment aligning with its N…

🎥 Can editing the ‘dark genome’ make crops more heat tolerant?

[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Plantik Biosciences.] Can editing the so-called “da…

🎥 Inside Faraday Earth’s bid to make cheap green ammonia without Haber-Bosch

[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Faraday Earth] Can a container-sized plasma reactor…

US FDA peptide decision could create marketing challenges for beauty industry

Yesterday and today, the US FDA Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) is discussing adding injectable peptides to the agency’s list of bulk drug substances permitted for use in compounded medicines. While the meetings will not end in a binding legal outcome, the recommendation is expected to inform the FDA’s final decision. 

India’s beauty growth spills across retail, dermocosmetics and exports

India’s beauty and personal care industry is experiencing transformative growth, marked by domestic expansion, surging demand for science-backed skin care, and growing international involvement.

Symrise plans premium Naturals cluster with Floral Concept acquisition

Symrise has signed a put option agreement to acquire Floral Concept, a French premium natural ingredients fragrance house. If completed, the acquisition positions Symrise competitively in the natural fine fragrance space as demand for ethical and differentiated ingredients grows across perfumery.