Hyderabad experienced light rain and a light thunderstorm in the early morning hours of May 15. The IMD has predicted thunderstorm in isolated areas across the state on May 15.
The Federal Government, through the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), is gearing up to recover over $20 billion debts owed the agriculture-based bank. This is as it reaffirms its commitment to a N1 trillion Recapitalisation Plan ($1billion) for the bank.
In the United States, farmers have access to federally subsidized crop insurance —a backstop that affords them some peace of mind in the face of extreme weather.
The partners aim to expand aquaculture and develop Omni Biome AI to combat soil degradation, irregular yields, diseases, and climate stress.
Farmers in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are having to decide whether to use emergency water supplies to water their crops.
Georgia’s governor signed a law Thursday to exempt federal crop insurance and disaster payments followingHurricane Helenedamage from Georgia state income taxes, but it could be months more before some federal money starts flowing to farmers in the hardest-hit states.
Local farmers recently participated in a workshop focused on Agri-PV technology, a project supported by the GIZ INSPIRED Agri-PV initiative at the University of Namibia’s Ogongo Campus.
Vietnamese firms scale up production and M&A to claim more of the $33 billion market.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation aimed at increasing federal subsidies for crop insurance premiums, with the stated goal of improving access to higher levels of coverage for farmers, according to a report from AM Best.
To protect the local poultry sector from the growing threat of Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Ministry of Agriculture is strengthening its multi-layered border control strategy.
USDA announced $26.5 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program on May 13.
In Reynoldsburg, construction continues for a state-of-the-art laboratory for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The Ohio Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is an $80 million investment to expand and improve the efficiency of livestock testing.
The aquaculture industry is trialling biodegradable gear ties in a bid to cut marine plastic waste, while the community trust could channel up to half a million dollars annually into Golden Bay projects.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has tabled a N$2.57-billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on food production, land reform and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Environment, forestry and tourism minister Indileni Daniel said N$9 million was distributed to 86 communal conservancies as compensation for livestock and crops damaged by wildlife in the previous financial year.
Hailstorms have recently taken a huge toll in the Vega Media del Segura, an area in Murcia, Spain, devoted to the cultivation of stone fruit, citrus, and olives, among other crops.