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24.02.2025

New Zealand - Yamaha Motor Acquires Robotics Plus to Enable Precision Agriculture for Growers

New Zealand-based companyRobotics Plus, a specialist in agricultural automation solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Yamaha Motor Co.

24.02.2025

Cyprus - Farmers battle brutal frost as ‘Coral’ cold front devastates crops

The bitter cold brought by the Coral weather system has left Cyprus farmers reeling as frost has destroyed their hard-earned crops overnight. Potato fields, vegetable patches, melon plantations, and fruit trees have been hit hard, leaving producers counting their losses and scrambling to salvage what they can.

24.02.2025

USA - Penn State awarded $1.3M to boost Pennsylvania’s agricultural workforce

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry is investing $1.3 million in Penn State’s Agricultural Workforce Development Project to strengthen the states agricultural workforce.

24.02.2025

India - Tomato Farmers in Kurnool Struggle as Prices Plummet

Farmers in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, are facing severe financial distress due to a drastic decline in tomato prices. After a brief period of stability, market rates have crashed, leaving growers unable to recover their production costs.

24.02.2025

Volkswagen to introduce e-tractors in Nigeria to boost agricultural mechanization

Volkswagen, a global automotive giant, is set to introduce e-tractors in Nigeria as part of efforts to enhance agricultural mechanization in the country.

24.02.2025

Australian scientists hope to transform seafood industry with new fish species

A staggering 62 per cent of seafood eaten in Australia is imported, prompting the CSIRO to embark on an ambitious project to find a new variety of native white-flesh fish that can be farmed sustainably.

23.02.2025

Japan looks to save seafood and seaweed farming from warming oceans

From Pacific saury to seaweed to shrimp, ocean warming stemming from climate change is having an adverse effect on marine species all over the world.

23.02.2025

India - Poor snowfall in Kashmir hits tourism & agriculture

Even though the winter is over half way through in Kashmir, the region has experienced very little snowfall this year and as a result, its economy, dependent on horticulture and tourism, faces a severe challenge.

23.02.2025

Ogun State Secures $2.5 Billion Investment from JBS of Brazil to Boost Livestock Sector

Ogun State is set to witness a major boost in its livestock sector as JBS of Brazil, the worlds largest protein producer, has committed to investing $2.5 billion in Nigeria’s livestock industry through a strategic partnership with the state government.

23.02.2025

Vietnam’s aquatic exports poised to hit 11 billion USD landmark

Vietnam will focus on improving quality and production efficiency rather than expanding shrimp and tra fish farming areas in 2025.

23.02.2025

Nigeria - Flood: Kebbi support 16,000 farmers for ‘Residual Moisture Crop Production’

The Kebbi State Government says it has supported no fewer than 16,000 farmers through Residual Moisture Crop Production to enable them recover from last years devastating floods.

23.02.2025

USA - Smallest pear crop in 40 years leaves growers reeling

A historic deep freeze last year has shrunk U.S. pear production, with Northwest growers expecting the smallest crop in 40 years.

20.02.2025

Nigeria - Wild midnight fire razes village, destroys homes, livestock, grain silos

Wild midnight fire razes village, destroys homes; community left to battle flames to contain damage.

20.02.2025

USA - Enhanced Crop Insurance Coverage in 2025 To Protect Profits

Currently, budgets for corn and soybean production by Illinois Farmers is projected to be below breakeven on profitability.

20.02.2025

India - Farmers demand immediate water release to save withering crops in Srivaikuntam

Farmers association say paddy crops on about 8,000 acres of land are in danger; they have also demanded stern action against those involved in smuggling fertilizers in Kovilpatti.

20.02.2025

Reprieve for farmers as Kenya signs deal to export vegetables and fruits to Italy

Kenya in partnership with the Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) has signed an MoU that will see Fruits and vegetables exported to Italy.

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