Laos harvests development progress through the tourism–agriculture nexus
Following the considerable connectivity gains from the construction of the Laos–China Railway, Vientiane must pursue a development strategy that maximises these benefits.
29.09.2025
29.09.2025
USA - Georgia’s $100 Million Blockchain Almond Bet
Georgia is placing a $100 million bet that its agricultural future lies not just in fertile soil and orchards but also on blockchain.
29.09.2025
Bird flu outbreak leads to cull of 760,000 hens in Spain
A major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a flock of more than 760,000 layer hens at a farm in Olmedo, Valladolid, central Spain.
29.09.2025
Escalating drought threatens Europe's ecosystems and agriculture
Europe is facing a severe drought that is already affecting agriculture, according to the Joint Research Centre’s report onDrought in Europe – June 2025. Fast and coordinated actions can help reduce risks and impacts.
29.09.2025
Proactive risk management key to unlocking Canadian agriculture’s future
A new report released by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) calls for a shift toward proactive, comprehensive risk management to strengthen the long-term resilience of Canadian agriculture.
29.09.2025
Chinese Investors Build New Agriculture Plants in Kazakhstan
On September 25, Chinese investors launched two major agro-industrial projects in Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region.
28.09.2025
New FAO report assesses progress towards food and agriculture SDG indicators
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today released a new report assessing progress on 22 indicators under the Organization’s custodianship spanning six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (life on Land).
28.09.2025
Minister announces financial relief for Greek livestock farmers facing disease crisis
Greece will suspend tax and insurance obligations for livestock farmers who lost animals in recent sheep pox outbreaks, Rural Development and Food Minister Costas Tsiaras told Parliament.
28.09.2025
Funding secured for wild salmon conservation projects on Scotland's west coast
A west coast gene bank is one of 10 major projects backed by Scotland’s salmon farmers to help protect wild salmon and sea trout.
28.09.2025
Barbados heightens biosecurity over aggressive livestock parasite
Barbados moved swiftly to heighten biosecurity after veterinary officials warned on Thursday that an aggressive livestock parasite, the New World screwworm fly, is spreading across the Caribbean and threatens to devastate local herds if it reaches the island,Barbados TODAYhas learnt.
28.09.2025
Australia - World’s first lobster aquaculture industry prepares for take-off
ARC Research Hub launches world-first onshore lobster farming, turning tropical rock lobster aquaculture into a $500M sustainable industry.
28.09.2025
Oracle launches AI-powered platform to boost government food security
Oracle has unveiled a new AI-powered solution aimed at providing governments with real-time data and actionable insights into agriculture performance and crop production.
21.09.2025
India - HC quashes notices demanding Rs 374 crore from Bajaj Allianz for crop insurance
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court last week set aside notices issued by the state government seeking the recovery of Rs 374.61 crore from Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd to pay famers in Osmanabad (now renamed Dharashiv) for damage to soybean crops due to “unseasonal rains” categorised as “localised calamity” under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
21.09.2025
Punjab farmers demand crop insurance amid mounting climate losses
As erratic weather patterns continue to wreak havoc on agriculture in Punjab, farmers across the state are intensifying their demand for a comprehensive crop insurance policy. With their livelihood hanging in the balance, they argue that the future of farming is increasingly unpredictable and vulnerable to climate shocks.
09.09.2025
USA - Taylor County farmer arrested for crop insurance fraud
A man in Taylor County, KY, has been sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in federal prison for crop insurance fraud. Between 2014 and 2021, Hunt sold crops under the names of other people and significantly underreported his true production on crop insurance claim forms, resulting in over $1.6 million in fraudulent insurance overpayments.
09.09.2025
India - The changes aim to ensure that farmers are not denied crop insurance benefits due to the default of state governments
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced crucial modifications to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), citing the Centre's experience with the previous Jagan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh. The changes aim to ensure that farmers are not denied crop insurance benefits due to the default of state governments.