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20.02.2025

Nigeria - First Lady empowers 200 Anambra farmers with agricultural support

The wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered no fewer than 200 farmers from across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State with agricultural training, financial support, and farm equipment.

20.02.2025

Total cost of UK livestock worrying falls by quarter to £1.8m

The total cost of livestock worrying across the UK has plummeted by a quarter to £1.8m, according to new figures released today.

19.02.2025

USA - UF/IFAS risk assessments sustain Florida’s $191M aquaculture industry

From vibranttropical fishfor aquarium enthusiasts tosucculent shellfishserved as the center of the plate, Floridas aquaculture industry serves as an economic powerhouse and anational leader.

19.02.2025

Agrochemicals Market Surge Driven by Innovations in Crop Protection and Yield Enhancement

Agrochemicals industry growth is driven by rise in population base along with increasing demand for food, limited agricultural land, etc.

19.02.2025

Specialty agriculture puts rural Chinese villages on road to prosperity

Specialty crops, food processing and rural tourism are helping villages across China strive for prosperity, moving along the path to development having successfully eradicated poverty.

19.02.2025

USA - Purdue researcher pioneers computational microbiome solutions for livestock health

A Purdue University researcher, Paul Oladele, is leading the charge in revolutionizing livestock health through computational microbiome research.

19.02.2025

USA - Expansion of corn crop pest into New England a possibility, UMaine study finds

While New England is well known for commodities such as maple syrup, wild blueberries and cranberries, its reputation for sweets extends to another crop: sweet corn.

19.02.2025

Canada - Crop Insurance Program applications accepted until March 31

The federal and provincial governments have announced continued funding through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).

18.02.2025

USA - 2024 FDA shrimp refusals for banned antibiotics hit highest level in eight years

According to the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refusals of foreign shrimp for banned antibiotics in 2024 were at their highest rates since 2016.

18.02.2025

Bluetongue virus breaks out in UK with warning to farmers on livestock and dogs

Farmers in parts of the UK have been put on alert as an outbreak ofbluetonguehas been detected, according to the government.

18.02.2025

Mars, Fonterra Team up to Promote Climate-Smart Agriculture

Mars has pledged $27 million to support dairy farmers and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

18.02.2025

USA - New field crops specialist for north Willamette Valley brings fresh perspective

Hana Yous first six months as an Extension field crops specialist for the north Willamette Valley have involved not just learning about the areas agriculture but learning more about the communities she serves.

18.02.2025

Carbon Robotics Introduces G2 Product Line: Will Laser Weeding Eliminate Herbicides in Row Crops?

Carbon Roboticshas launched its new G2 laser weeding systems, expanding into row crops like soybeans and corn, with a focus on organic production.

18.02.2025

Despite Slow Start, Big Soybean Crop Coming in Brazil

Don Roose of U.S. Commodities took a recent trip to South America and saw firsthand what the crop conditions looked like. Given the size of South America’s growing area, there’s a variety of conditions ranging from too wet to very dry in parts of Brazil and Argentina.

17.02.2025

India - Fruit growers meet CM, demand implementation of crop insurance, MIS schemes

Thefruitgrowers association of Kashmir on Friday met Chief Minister of J and K, Omar Abdullah in Jammu and demanded various steps for the upliftment of the horticulture sector.

17.02.2025

India - Agri-Tech Innovation: Skylark Drones Launches Agricultural Drone Management Software

The Indian agricultural sector is witnessing a surge in drone adoption, driven by government incentives and the rising demand for precision farming solutions.

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