Editor profile

Maia Te Kahurangi

Senior Editor, Sustainable Farming & Food Security

Maia Te Kahurangi investigates regenerative agriculture and its role in ensuring global food security. Her work tracks international climate policy and its impact on farming models.

maia.tekahurangi@agritechreview.com

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Food Security

Climate change is reshaping agriculture and global trade patterns.

Climate change has evolved from a distant threat into a present reality, reshaping agricultural production and disrupting global trade systems. This article, based on the views of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), analyzes the profound impacts of climate change on agriculture and global food supply chains, as well as the potential role of agricultural technology in adapting to this new normal.

Maia Te Kahurangi3 min read
Food Security

Iran conflict and global food security: Why the most vulnerable bear the brunt

Purdue University analysis shows that the energy shock caused by the Iran conflict poses a disproportionate threat to food security in low-income countries. Factors such as transportation costs, food expenditure shares, and scarcity in global markets place the heaviest burden on the most vulnerable groups.

Maia Te Kahurangi4 min read
Agri Briefs

When a few giants dominate agricultural inputs: Is market concentration efficiency or monopoly?

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) has released a latest report that provides an in-depth analysis of market concentration trends in the seed, fertilizer, and livestock processing industries. The report points out that a few enterprises dominate the majority of sales, raising concerns about farmer welfare and market competition, but concentration may also stem from economies of scale. This article will interpret this phenomenon from the perspective of agricultural technology and global supply chains.

Maia Te Kahurangi8 min read
Food Security

El Niño and Climate Black Swan: 2026 Global Food Price Risk Watch

This article analyzes, based on NOAA predictions, how the El Niño phenomenon affects global agricultural output through complex mechanisms, thereby driving up food prices, and explores its potential impacts on food security, international trade, and the development of agricultural technology.

Maia Te Kahurangi6 min read
AgriTech

AI, Drones, and Precision Agriculture: Global Agriculture Moves Towards a New Intelligent Era

Artificial intelligence, drones, and precision agriculture technologies are deeply integrating, driving global agriculture into an era of data-driven intelligent production. This article analyzes how this trend reshapes crop protection, farm operations, and the global food system from the perspectives of technological innovation, industrial impact, and sustainable development.

Maia Te Kahurangi2 min read
Sustainable Farming

Standard Bank of South Africa commits 3.45 billion rand to help farmers cope with climate pressure: Fintech empowers sustainable agriculture

Standard Bank South Africa announced 3.45 billion rand (approximately $190 million) in dedicated climate financing to support farmers in adopting climate-smart agricultural technologies. The funds will be used through preferential loans and technical assistance to help farmers invest in precision irrigation, regenerative farming practices, and agricultural data platforms, in response to the growing threats of drought and extreme weather.

Maia Te Kahurangi4 min read
Global Trade

Supply Chain Resilience Challenges Behind Morocco's Agricultural Recovery

The latest FAO report shows that Morocco's grain production is expected to rebound to 6.3 million tons in 2026, but import demand remains as high as 11.4 million tons, with fluctuations in maritime shipping costs exacerbating food security pressures. The article analyzes the role of agricultural technology in improving self-sufficiency rates and supply chain resilience.

Maia Te Kahurangi5 min read
AgriTech

Precision agriculture market to reach $23.1 billion by 2030, smart agriculture technology reshapes global agriculture

According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global precision agriculture market is expected to reach $23.1 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%. The proliferation of IoT, artificial intelligence, and data analytics technologies is driving improvements in agricultural production efficiency and sustainability.

Maia Te Kahurangi2 min read
Sustainable Farming

Sustainable Agriculture Summit: Cross-Supply Chain Collaboration Drives the Green Transformation of Global Agriculture

The 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Summit will be held in November, led by Field to Market and the U.S. Dairy Innovation Center, in collaboration with organizations such as the National Pork Board and the American Egg Board, to advance sustainable practices in the agricultural supply chain. This article will analyze how the summit accelerates the adoption of regenerative agriculture, carbon reduction, and precision technology through collaboration, as well as its long-term impact on global food security and food technology.

Maia Te Kahurangi2 min read