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New Zealand - Aquaculture holds $1.5b potential: agency

Southlands aquaculture industry could be worth $1.5 billion a year, half of the countrys $3b target, the regions development agency says.

Ghana - Drought hits over 58,700 hectares of crops in Oti Region

The Oti Regional Directorate of Agriculture (MoFA) has disclosed that about half of the crops planted in the region have suffered from drought due to irrational rainfall in the year.

Spain loses 51,000 jobs in agriculture in two years due to the drought

The drought that Spain has experienced in the last two years has had a direct impact on the countrys economy, with the agri-food sector being the hardest hit.

Cyprus - Üstel Announces 250 Million TL Credit Package for Small Livestock Producers

Unal Ustel has announced a 250 million TL credit support package for small livestock producers, aimed at developing small-scale livestock farming and increasing production in line with the certification requirements for halloumi.

Expert seeks increased use of agrivoltaics to boost livestock production

The Chief Executive, SMEFUNDS, Femi Oye, has proposed the adoption of agrivoltaics as a means to enhance livestock production.

Laos and South Korea launch water management project to boost agriculture

Laos and South Korea have launched a US$5.6 million partnership to improve water management and agricultural practices in Laos, focusing on sustainability and advanced technology.

Abu Dhabi Launches Pioneering Freshwater Pearl Oyster Project

Abu Dhabi has initiated the regions first freshwater pearl oyster aquaculture project in Al Faya, enhancing its leadership in sustainable oyster farming.

Morocco Develops 200 Aquaculture Farms in 2024, Boosting Job Creation

These farms contributed to the creation of 5,000 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs.

Chinese scientists pioneer climate-smart crop breeding to combat global warming

As the cultivation of crops capable of adapting to climate change is becoming increasingly important, Chinese scientists have identified, in a breakthrough study, a novel approach that markedly enhances crop productivity in the face of high-temperature adversity.

Kenya - MPs raise concerns over effectiveness of Sh981 million edible oil crop promotion project

Senator Onyonka questioned the governments decision to procure sunflower seeds from Zambia instead of sourcing them locally, particularly from Trans Nzoia County.

India - Rain Causes Extensive Damage To Paddy In Odisha; Govt Seeks Report

Even as paddy procurement is in progress in several districts of Odisha, the unseasonal rain triggered by a low-pressure caused extensive damage to standing paddy and vegetable crops in large parts of the state.

Kenya - Nyeri fish farmers seek climate training to mitigate aquaculture losses

Fish farmers in Nyeri County are calling on climate experts to provide training on adapting to changing climatic conditions, which they say are causing significant losses in their aquaculture ventures.

USA - USDA allocates $165M to protect livestock from New World screwworm

The U.S. paused cattle imports from Mexico as the flesh-eating insect that has ravaged livestock in South America moves north.

India - Heavy rains cause fruit splitting in Nilakottai grape farms, affecting over 50% of crops

In Nilakottai, a region in India, grape farms covering an area of 243 hectares have experienced widespread fruit splitting due to heavy rains in recent weeks.

Canadian farmers scramble after staple crop gets devastated

Extreme weatherevents in British Columbia have made farming in the region challenging. Some crops were reduced bynearly 90%this year after a brutal cold snap in January devastated peach and wine grape crops.