India - Delayed crop loss survey keeps Cauvery delta farmers in limbo
Nearly 90,000 hectares of samba and thalady crops are submerged, raising fears for the next cultivation cycle.
15.12.2025
15.12.2025
UAE launches AI ecosystem to boost global agricultural resilience
The United Arab Emirates has launched an AI-powered agricultural ecosystem, partnering with global institutions to help farmers adapt to climate change and food security challenges.
15.12.2025
Farmers’ Revolt in Greece Intensifies Amid State Repression
Greek farmers have escalated nationwide protests in December 2025, deploying thousands of tractors to block major highways, borders, ports, and even airports like Heraklion in Crete.
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.