Mexico Joins FAO Projects to Boost Sustainable Agriculture
Mexico will participate in a new package of projects approved by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) aimed at strengthening sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
25.12.2025
25.12.2025
China - Two new high-speed rail lines boost agriculture, industry in Guangdong
Train number G9785 was ready to depart Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station at 10:30 am on Monday for Zhanjiang in western Guangdong province, marking the official commencement of the newly built Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway.
23.12.2025
Sinkholes in Turkey's agricultural heartland fuel farmers' concerns
Hundreds of sinkholes have emerged in Turkey's central agricultural region due to dwindling rainfall and receding groundwaters, causing concern among farmers and environmental experts who see it as a worrying sign of climate change.
23.12.2025
Philippines - Crop damage estimate after Uwan upgraded to P14 billion
The final estimate of damage to agriculture caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong, has been set at P14.12 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
23.12.2025
Fisheries sector losses from cyclone estimated at Rs.8 Bn
The Fisheries Ministry reports that Cyclone Ditwah has caused losses to the fisheries sector amounting to nearly Rs.8 billion.
23.12.2025
Ghana - Agriculture Minister launches $147.3m PROSPER Project to modernise agriculture, support 420,000 farmers
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has launched a national agricultural intervention project dubbed the Promoting Rural Opportunities, Sustainable Profits and Environmental Resilience (PROSPER) Project, aimed at modernising Ghana’s agricultural sector and improving the livelihoods of about 420,000 beneficiaries across eight regions.
23.12.2025
Nepal’s farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in five months as dependence grows
The growing trend of youth migration for foreign employment, increasing fallow land and the lack of modernization and commercialization in agriculture have all contributed to stagnant domestic production. As local output fails to meet demand, Nepali consumers are increasingly reliant on imported agricultural goods.
23.12.2025
USA - Mills County board hears agriculture land inspection proposal for carbon pipeline project
Mills County officials heard the latest regarding a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would cut through a rural portion of the county's northwest corner.
22.12.2025
Fiji’s agriculture faces threat from root-knot nematodes
Fiji’s agriculture industry is confronting a new challenge with root-knot nematodes, pests that attack plant roots and reduce nutrient absorption.
22.12.2025
ADB Funds $3mn Pipe Distribution Networks to Boost Agriculture in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 3 million grant to address water shortages in Sri Lanka’s North Western and Uva Provinces by constructing modern pipe distribution network (PDN) systems. The project will provide irrigation to 877 hectares of farmland, supporting 943 farming households and improving agricultural productivity.
22.12.2025
USA - USDA to expand crop insurance access for farmers and ranchers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year.
22.12.2025
Philippines - Laguna educators taught on urban agriculture
In a province slowly being overtaken by industrialization and urbanization, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) still believes feeding the people should remain a top priority.
22.12.2025
India - Patna Sees Widespread Crop Damage As NTPC Water Floods Fields; Farmers Seek Compensation
Water released from an NTPC plant in Patna, Bihar, has caused devastation, leading to significant losses for farmers. Approximately 150 bighas of farmland have been destroyed, and farmers are being forced to harvest their crops while sitting on cots (khat) in an attempt to save them.
22.12.2025
Uganda - Museveni Praises Masaka’s Infrastructure, Urges Farmers to Embrace Modern Agriculture
President Museveni has commended the progress made in social and economic infrastructure development in Masaka City and the surrounding district, citing improved road networks, expanded rural electrification, and enhanced water supply systems.
21.12.2025
Fiji - Rabi Island calls for agricultural independence to unlock economic potential
Currently under the jurisdiction of Taveuni, the island administrator argues that Rabi’s potential is being stifled by a lack of localized resources.
21.12.2025
India - Farmers in Andaman & Nicobar to Get Free Crop Insurance Under PMFBY for Rabi 2025–26
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the Government of India’s flagship crop insurance scheme, has been notified for implementation across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands for the Rabi 2025–26 season, offering comprehensive insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses caused by natural calamities and unforeseen events.