Agros Secures $4.25M in Series A Funding to Expand Solar Irrigation in Southeast Asia
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Agros Secures $4.25M in Series A Funding to Expand Solar Irrigation in Southeast Asia

In a transformative move for sustainable agriculture in Southeast Asia, Agros, a clean energy agritech startup, has secured $4.25 million in Series A funding to scale its solar-powered irrigation systems across the region. This investment marks a significant leap forward in the battle against climate change, water scarcity, and inefficient farming practices that plague millions…

Cocoa Prices Drop to 4-Month Low as ICE Stocks Surge and Weather Outlooks Improve
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Cocoa Prices Drop to 4-Month Low as ICE Stocks Surge and Weather Outlooks Improve

Cocoa futures on the ICE exchange tumbled to a four-month low on Friday, signaling a tough week for the commodity amid growing stockpiles and favorable weather forecasts in key producing regions. At 1259 GMT, London cocoa fell by 3.6%, dropping to £6,110 per metric ton, as traders reacted to a substantial increase in ICE-certified stocks…

US Senate Averts Government Shutdown with Last-Minute Spending Bill
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US Senate Averts Government Shutdown with Last-Minute Spending Bill

The United States has narrowly avoided a government shutdown after the Senate passed a Republican-backed funding measure, ensuring government operations are secured for the next six months. On Thursday evening, the Senate passed the stopgap funding bill with a 54-46 vote. The measure, designed to keep federal agencies operational, received support from two Senate Democrats,…