Business & Technology
German pig price falls to lowest level in nearly five years
Germany's VEZG pig market association has cut its recommended pig price to €1.32 per kilogram, the lowest since mid-February 2022. The drop may also push down purchase prices at Polish slaughterhouses.
farmer.pl cenas (Polija) · 29 Oct, 12:08
Microsoft Flight Simulator gets major Baltic and Poland map update
Microsoft has released a free add-on, “World Update 23: Poland and the Baltics”, for its flight simulator “Microsoft Flight Simulator”. The single package covers Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.
Kursors.lv · 29 Oct, 11:09
Latvian-made Balsio aims to rival global messaging platforms
Balsio, a communication tool developed in Latvia, lets companies manage teamwork and talk to WhatsApp-using customers in one place. The company has so far raised 1.7 million euros in investment.
Labs of Latvia · 29 Oct, 11:09
Global stocks mostly rise as oil prices climb
The US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75–4%, and most major stock indices rose on Wednesday. Oil prices gained after reports of a possible US strike on Iran.
Dienas Bizness · 29 Oct, 10:11
Freiburg-based VUSE XR raises €1.2 million for mixed reality training software
VUSE XR, a startup from Freiburg, Germany, has closed a €1.2 million pre-Seed round. It develops enterprise software for training in mixed reality.
EU-Startups · 29 Oct, 10:08
AI and the Labour Market: How to Keep People Competitive
An opinion piece in Latvian business daily Dienas Bizness examines how artificial intelligence affects Latvia's labour market and why companies and the state should plan for retraining. It stresses cooperation between government, schools and employers, as well as the role of mentoring.
Dienas Bizness · 29 Oct, 09:12
Blizzard opens character name reservation for “World of Warcraft: Forever”
Game developer Blizzard Entertainment has opened early character name reservation for the upcoming video game “World of Warcraft: Forever”, running from 27 October to 3 November. It is available only to those who have already bought special pre-order bundles.
Kursors.lv · 29 Oct, 09:11
Alphabet shares slump after weak results while Microsoft gains
Shares of Google parent Alphabet fell about 10% in after-hours trading as quarterly revenue disappointed investors, while Microsoft gained nearly 3%. Asian markets finished mixed.
Euronews Business · 29 Oct, 09:09
UK to double extra tax on bank profits to 6%
The UK's Labour government plans to raise the surcharge on bank profits from 3% to 6%. The extra revenue is meant to offset consumers' sharply higher energy costs.
ERR (rus) · 29 Oct, 08:10
Godox Launches Compact iFlash iM10 Flash for About 20 Euros
Camera accessory maker Godox has released the compact iFlash iM10 flash, priced at around 20 euros. It is intended for indoor photography in low light.
Kursors.lv · 29 Oct, 08:09
EU plans supplier diversification tool to cut reliance on China
The European Commission will unveil a tool in early December to push companies to diversify suppliers and reduce dependence on a single country. Business groups warn of higher costs, while the EU trade commissioner says firms must factor in the cost of resilience.
Euronews Business · 29 Oct, 08:09
€8 million allocated to renovate Jūrmala's sewage pressure pipeline
Jūrmala water utility SIA Jūrmalas ūdens has received €8 million to reconstruct the Jūrmala–Rīga sewage pressure pipeline. Construction is planned to begin in mid-2027 and finish by mid-2029.
Dienas Bizness · 29 Oct, 08:09
Upland farm in north-west England begins switch to organic farming
A beef, sheep and pig farm in north-west England starts a two-year conversion to organic farming on 1 November, working with the Soil Association certifier. The process is funded by the government's sustainable farming incentive scheme.
Guardian Farming · 29 Oct, 08:08
No changes to inheritance tax in UK autumn budget
The UK's new Chancellor, John Healey, presented the autumn budget on 28 October with no changes to inheritance tax. The main relief for British farmers is a further extension of the 5p fuel duty cut.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 29 Oct, 07:08
Fendt to bring tracked tractors and limited-edition models to EIMA
Tractor maker Fendt will show two 2027 Tractor of the Year finalists and a celebratory limited-edition 900 series at the EIMA machinery show in Bologna, Italy.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 29 Oct, 07:08
New South Wales government delays tougher phosphine exposure limits until July 2028
The government of the Australian state of New South Wales has agreed to delay the introduction of new workplace exposure limits for phosphine until July 2028. The decision was reported by the agricultural news outlet Grain Central.
Grain Central (graudi) · 29 Oct, 07:08
Bluesky blocks links to leaked archive of US Department of Homeland Security employee data
Social network Bluesky is blocking links to an archive of records on more than 41,000 US Department of Homeland Security employees and contractors, labeling them “malicious.” The company says the data was shared without people's authorization.
Wired · 29 Oct, 06:11
Investors urge EU not to let a methane rules pause become a prolonged delay
The head of the investor group IIGCC is urging EU energy ministers to keep any delay to the Methane Regulation tightly limited as they weigh the Commission's proposed one-year postponement. She argues a longer delay would undermine planning by companies and investors.
Politico Europe · 29 Oct, 06:10
EU Court: Banks Must Refund Unauthorised Payments Immediately
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that a bank must refund an unauthorised payment without delay, even if it suspects the customer was grossly negligent. The bank may seek compensation later if it can prove such negligence.
Diena · 29 Oct, 06:10
Latvia's government spending per resident up more than 18-fold since 1995
Latvia's general government revenue per resident rose from about €555 in 1995 to €10,069 in 2025, while the population fell by 25.6%. A Dienas Bizness commentary notes the state still runs a deficit and borrows.
Dienas Bizness · 29 Oct, 06:09
€132 Million Pea Protein Plant Under Construction in Jelgava
The company ASNS Ingredient is building a pea protein factory in Jelgava, Latvia, with total investment of €132 million. The project is financed by the development finance institution Altum and Rietumu Banka, and full operation is planned for early 2027.
Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 06:09
Polish farm expands hull-less pumpkin seed growing, working with other farmers
The EKOROL farm in southern Poland has grown hull-less pumpkins for seed since 2009 and works with other farmers. Last season, harvests under this cooperation covered about 250 hectares.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 29 Oct, 06:09
Fendt to Show Tracked Tractor and Limited-Edition 900 Series at EIMA
German machinery maker Fendt will display two 2027 Tractor of the Year finalists and a limited anniversary 900 series at the EIMA show in Bologna, Italy, next month. Fuel consumption will also be a key topic at its stand.
Agriland UK · 29 Oct, 06:09
Pensioner farmers' direct payments may be spared in latest CAP proposals
Under the latest version of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) proposals, farmers who receive a pension could keep their direct payments. The European Commission's original plans would have removed them by 2032 at the latest.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 29 Oct, 06:08
Microsoft posts record revenue for a tenth straight quarter
US tech company Microsoft reported quarterly revenue of $92.3 billion, a record for the tenth consecutive quarter. Growth was driven mainly by its Microsoft Cloud business.
TechCrunch · 29 Oct, 05:11
Anduril confirms BlueChip laptop will meet US-made content standard at 2027 launch
US defense contractor Anduril, after earlier uncertainty, now says its laptop built with Qualcomm will have at least 65 percent US-made components at its 2027 launch. The current prototype stands at about 32 percent.
The Verge · 29 Oct, 05:10
Mercedes-Benz recalls over 215,000 S-Class cars over brake hose problem
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is recalling 215,231 S-Class cars worldwide because front-axle brake hoses can become leaky. The hoses will be replaced at a service centre.
iAuto.lv · 29 Oct, 05:09
Poland's Innovative Farmer 2026 Contest: Jury Picks Winners, Names to Be Revealed Soon
The jury of Poland's Innovative Farmer 2026 agricultural contest has chosen its winners after visiting 21 farms. The names will be announced on 18 November in Warsaw at a conference.
farmer.pl tehnika (Polija) · 29 Oct, 05:09
Expert Warns of Several Less Obvious Risks for Fertiliser Prices in 2027
At a conference in Poznań, a representative of the company Adob warned that sulphur shortages, costly gas, metal prices and export restrictions could keep pressure on fertiliser prices in 2027. She said the risks mostly point upward.
farmer.pl augkopība (Polija) · 29 Oct, 05:09
Irish farmers' group urges government to fund new Fallen Animal Scheme
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) says funding for a new Fallen Animal Scheme must not come out of farmers' pockets. A dispute between animal collectors and the agriculture department is now in its second week.
AgriLand (Īrija) · 29 Oct, 05:08
Microsoft books $10 billion in quarterly revenue from OpenAI
Software giant Microsoft earned $10 billion from its arrangements with AI developer OpenAI in the quarter ended September 30, nearly 11% of its total revenue. The two companies increasingly compete for the same customers.
TechCrunch AI · 29 Oct, 04:12
Kennedy Bypasses FDA to Let Pharmacies Freely Make Six Unproven Peptides
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued a rule allowing specialty pharmacies to produce and sell six peptide drugs, despite FDA scientists saying evidence of effectiveness is lacking and risks are possible. Peptide sellers welcomed the move, while health policy groups criticized it.
Ars Technica · 29 Oct, 04:11
Polish cattle farmer switches to dry fattening: bulls reach up to 800 kg
Stefan Weimann, a farmer in Poland's Lubusz Voivodeship, began dry fattening of his cattle in 2023 to cut feed preparation work. His animals reach 750–800 kg at 16–17 months, and he plans to expand the herd.
topagrar.pl (Polija) · 29 Oct, 04:09
UK Farmers' Union Calls Autumn Budget a 'Massive Missed Opportunity'
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) says the UK government's Autumn Budget gives food producers no breathing space. NFU president Tom Bradshaw accuses ministers of failing to act on promises made earlier this year.
Agriland UK · 29 Oct, 04:08
Google expands ads in its AI search mode to international markets
Alphabet, Google's parent company, said ads in its AI-powered search mode will roll out beyond the US. The announcement came with quarterly results, as growth in core search advertising continued to slow.
TechCrunch · 29 Oct, 03:12
Google expands ads in AI-powered search to international markets as core ad growth slows
Alphabet, Google's parent company, said ads in its AI search mode will roll out beyond the U.S. The announcement came with quarterly results showing slowing search advertising growth.
TechCrunch AI · 29 Oct, 03:12