Jamaica to import fruit and vegetables after Hurricane Melissa damages agriculture sector
Record-breaking storm wipes out key crops and livestock, forcing government to plug urgent gaps in the food chain.
27.11.2025
27.11.2025
Nigeria - GAIN commits $10m to tackle vitamin A deficiency in staple crops
To tackle vitamin A micronutrient deficiency in staple foods across Nigeria, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has committed the sum of $10 million, working with local farmers for the production of nutritious biofortified foods in the cassava, maize, rice and other staple crops value chains.
27.11.2025
Canada - Drought-ravaged southwest seeks emergency help from province
Representatives from the southwest region are once again raising alarm bells about the financial impact facing the area due to drought conditions.
25.11.2025
India - Over 21 lakh farmers apply for financial assistance after crop loss
The state government has announced a relief package of Rs 10,000 crore for farmers and the registration portal was opened on November 14 for a span of 15 days.
25.11.2025
Kenya - Farmers devastated after unexpected event wipes out essential crop
Farmers in Kenya's Murang'a County are watching crops like maize, beans, tomatoes, and avocado seedlings wither after rains that started with promise vanished almost overnight.
25.11.2025
Floods devastate aquaculture, processing operations in Vietnam
Severe and prolonged flooding has heavily affected aquaculture and seafood-processing operations in Central Vietnam.
25.11.2025
Nigeria - Dangote moves to revitalise agricultural sector
Dangote Group has confirmed collaborating with strategic partners to revitalise and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
25.11.2025
Cameroon - Government, African Development Bank Accelerate 21-Billion-Franc Project Targeting Modern Agriculture
The Government of Cameroon and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have strengthened their partnership on the Central Plain development initiative, worth over 21 billion CFA francs. The renewed collaboration follows a recent review meeting held in Yaounde at the Ministry of State Property, Surveys and Land Tenure (MINDCAF).
25.11.2025
Singapore farms press on with smarter strategies and collective efforts to cut costs
Despite upheavals facing Singapore’s farming sector, new farming operations are quietly taking shape in an eight-storey aquaculture building that had stood dormant for two years.
24.11.2025
Uzbekistan establishes Agricultural Insurance Fund to expand risk-insurance system
Uzbekistan has established the Agricultural Insurance Fund under a presidential decree aimed at improving the country’s agricultural risk-insurance system.
24.11.2025
Sri Lanka unveils digital platform aimed at modernizing shrimp farming
The South Asian nation of Sri Lanka has launched a fully integrated digital platform for its shrimp sector, aiming to modernize farming practices and strengthen biosecurity as the industry looks to expand sustainably.
24.11.2025
South Africa signs agricultural cooperation MoU with Vietnam
South Africa's agriculture department has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam covering cooperation in crop production, plant protection, animal husbandry, veterinary services, research, technology transfer, and agricultural trade.
24.11.2025
NitroScope project launches in Ghent to map and manage Europe’s farm nitrogen flows
Nitrogen is a cornerstone of agricultural productivity, yet its excessive use continues to harm soil health, water quality, and climate. To address this challenge, the NitroScope project officially kicked off with a two-day meeting at Ghent University.
24.11.2025
Ghana secures €154m Italian investment to expand large-scale commercial agriculture
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced a €154 million investment from the Government of Italy, in partnership with BF International, to support the transformation of large-scale commercial agriculture in Ghana.
24.11.2025
Nigeria - Federal Government Launches National Council to Reform Livestock Sector
The Federal Government has launched the National Council on Livestock Development, a new policy and coordination body designed to drive major reforms and attract new investments into Nigeria’s livestock economy.
23.11.2025
PCN-SP tool helps Scottish potato growers manage nematodes effectively
A new digital tool designed to help Scottish potato growers manage one of the industry’s most persistent pests has been launched by PCN Action Scotland.