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14.12.2025

Malaysia - Kelantan’s flood-hit paddy farmers to receive compensation after RM2.3m crop losses

Farmers under the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) recorded losses exceeding RM2.3 million following recent northeast monsoon floods in the state.

14.12.2025

U.S. company Farm Tech meets NDA in Benghazi to discuss 1,000 pivot irrigation project to bolster Libya’s food security

Libya’s eastern-based National Development Agency (NDA) reported yesterday that its Director General received a delegation from US company Farm Tech at his office in Benghazi.

14.12.2025

USA - USDA launches $700 million pilot to expand regenerative agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday unveiled a $700 million pilot program to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture practices aimed at improving soil health, water quality and long-term farm productivity while strengthening the nation’s food supply.

14.12.2025

South Africa - Hail and flooding demand critical crop insurance safety net

A single storm can wipe out a season's work. With climate change creating new hail hotspots, as seen across four South African provinces recently, the threat is less predictable than ever.

14.12.2025

Ecuadorian papaya production was nearly wiped out by the Papaya ringspot virus

The collapse of Ecuadorian papaya exports was not due to a market adjustment but rather a sanitary crisis.

14.12.2025

French farmers protest over compulsory cattle culls amid disease outbreak

French farmers stepped up their campaign against agricultural policy and animal health rules this week, with protests in south-western France highlighting growing anger over the compulsory slaughter of cattle following outbreaks of lumpy skin disease.

04.12.2025

EU reaches agreement on use of new genomic techniques in agriculture

The European Parliament and EU Member States have reached a political agreement on the use of “new genomic techniques” (NGTs) in the agri-food sector, the Danish presidency of the council confirmed on Thursday. The deal paves the way for a new regulatory framework governing how these technologies may be used to develop more resilient and sustainable plant varieties.

04.12.2025

USA - NDFU president says new crop insurance rule will hurt farmers' bottom lines

A new federal crop insurance rule that drops buy-up option coverage for prevented planting insurance will be “bad news for North Dakota farmers,” according to North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne.

04.12.2025

Vietnam targets 400 000 ha in winter crop plan

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reports that the northern region aims to plant 400,000–410,000 hectares of winter crops, with an estimated output of 4.8–5 million tonnes.

04.12.2025

Australia - $20 million to grow state’s aquaculture industry

The state government launched the $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program on Monday, aiming to strengthen and expand the seafood industry’s economic contribution to NSW.

04.12.2025

FAO’s new Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal seeks $2.5 billion to support 100 million people in 54 countries

Inaugural Appeal focuses on cost-effective agricultural solutions that link urgent needs with long-term resilience.

04.12.2025

India - Farmers devastated as severe storm wreaks havoc on crops

Farmers in southern India are under pressure as a recent storm has severely damaged their crops.

03.12.2025

India - Rodents destroy 42 pc crops in Mizoram, over 5K farmers affected

According to the Agriculture Department, Mamit district, which shares borders with Bangladesh and Tripura, was the worst hit.

03.12.2025

Hailstorm damages half of Argentinian cherry crop in the western Middle Valley

The storm that hit western Valle Medio in Argentina on Sunday threatened the cherry harvest. Hail covered roughly 30 kilometers from Chelforó to near Chimpay, with a width of 3 to 4 kilometers, according to producers' reports.

03.12.2025

Swedish firm signs deal to explore wind power for Chilean offshore aquaculture

Swedish wind technology developer SeaTwirl has entered into an agreement with an undisclosed global industrial supplier to conduct a feasibility study on the electrification of fish farms in Chile.

03.12.2025

Minister Saparov reveals major projects to be implemented in Kazakhstan's agricultural sector

At the December 2 government meeting, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov revealed major projects to be implemented in the country’s agro-industrial sector in near future, Qazinform News Agency reports.

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