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06.08.2025

Greece - Sheep pox taking heavy toll on agricultural sector

An outbreak of sheep pox is spreading across Greece, with new cases reported in Karditsa, raising the total to 605 affected farms and over 140,000 animals culled since August, the Ministry of Rural Development says.

06.08.2025

Australia - Queensland Government and CSIRO launch free program to boost local agricultural innovation

Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, is calling on Queensland-based small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working across agriculture, food and related technologies to apply for its nextInnovate to Grow program.

06.08.2025

Mid-Valley Investment Co. challenges federal crop insurers over denied claim

A California vineyard takes legal action after federal agencies deny its insurance claim for weather-damaged grapes, spotlighting policy standards and industry practices.

06.08.2025

USA - Autonomous tractor: Bringing a new definition to “hands-free”

When you live in farm country, it is common to see a tractor pulling an implement through a field – but this one is different and is certainly a head turner. Because there isno driver. You read that right. The tractor drives itself.

06.08.2025

Partnership aims to boost sustainable aquaculture initiatives in Fiji, northern Australia

A new research project supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) aims to boost sustainable aquaculture in Fiji and northern Australia, focusing on tropical rock oyster and seaweed farming.

06.08.2025

Brock seeks Canada Excellence Research Chair in Sustainable Agriculture for Grape and Wine

Brock University is applying to the Government of Canada’sCanada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) programwith the goal of securing a CERC in Sustainable Agriculture for Grape and Wine.

30.07.2025

India uses pesticides judiciously and more efficiently in agricultural production

In a study compiled by Crop Care Federation of India (CCFI) considering the top three pesticides users, it was revealed that EU uses 320,941 tons and is the highest consumer followed by China using 235,760 tons & India uses only 40,094 tons.of Technical grade pesticides .

30.07.2025

New Zealand - Beef farmers likely first in line for emissions-reducing livestock pill

Industry-government venture AgriZero is hinting that New Zealand beef may be the first agricultural sector to gain access to tools like a new methane-reducing pill for livestock - and soon.

30.07.2025

Honduras announces its candidate for head of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

The Honduran government has formally put forward its candidate for the role of Director General at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), announcing the nomination of Laura Suazo, who currently serves as Honduras’s Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock.

30.07.2025

Cyprus - State approves €23 million support package for fire-hit farmers

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced on Wednesday a total funding package exceeding €23 million to support the primary sector andfire-affected areas of mountainous Limassol, following a Council of Ministers meeting.

30.07.2025

Trio Partnership Boosts Cambodian Marine Farming

Cambodia's emerging marine farming sector, known as mariculture, is gathering momentum with new skills and newfound confidence following a research collaboration involving Cambodia, Indonesia and Australia.

30.07.2025

Canada - Lac La Biche County declares agricultural state of emergency due to drought

Dry conditions in the Lac La Biche region have prompted Lac La Biche County council to declare a state of agricultural disaster due to drought.

29.07.2025

USA - Storm damages farm crops, buildings late Monday

The storms that rolled through the upper Midwest late Monday and early Tuesday caused crop and farm structure damage.

29.07.2025

Canada says Australia has re-opened market access for beef and beef products

Australia has lifted a 22-year-old ban on the import of Canadian beef and beef products, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said on Tuesday, a move that brings relief to farmers but is unlikely to spur major new sales.

29.07.2025

Fisheries sector to disclose vessel ownership to curb illegal fishing

The Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministry has committed to greater transparency in the fisheries sector, aiming to expose the true owners and beneficiaries behind fishing vessels operating in national waters. This move is intended to tackle illegal fishing, human rights abuses, and other criminal activities at sea.

29.07.2025

Philippines - Albay solon files bill allocating coco levy fund portions to agencies

A congressman has filed a bill allocating portions of the coconut levy trust fund to government agencies, saying this will speed up its disbursement to beneficiaries.

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