Olumide Olowe leads breakthrough in replacing antibiotics in fish farming
New study shows natural feed additives could transform aquaculture health management.
11.08.2025
10.08.2025
India - Shivraj Chouhan to transfer ₹3,200 cr crop insurance to 3 million farmers
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will on Monday digitally transfer a crop insurance claim amount of ₹ 3,200 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to 3 million farmer beneficiaries.
10.08.2025
USA - Storm leaves wind, hail damage to homes, crops across state
Golf ball-sized hail and strong winds left a number of Powers Lake and area homes damaged and crops destroyed in a Thursday night, Aug. 7, storm described by the National Weather Service as widespread in North Dakota.
10.08.2025
India - Paddy farmers grapple with dwarf virus, seek compensation for crop loss
Weeks after a mysterious disease was first reported in Ambala’s paddy fields, farmers across Haryana’s key rice-producing districts—Karnal, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Kaithal, and Yamunanagar—are alarmed by stunted crop growth linked to the Southern Rice Black Streak Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV).
10.08.2025
U.S. Department of Agriculture to invest $152 million in rural Iowa communities
Governor Kim Reynolds was at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday for the Governor’s Charity Steer Show.
10.08.2025
USA - Rat infestation wreaks havoc on California almonds — industry suffers $300M in damage
A massive rat infestation is wreaking havoc on almond orchards across California’s San Joaquin Valley, with crop losses and infrastructure damage now estimated to exceed $300 million, according to anew reportfrom the Almond Board of California.
10.08.2025
New Zealand Announces Two Work Visas to Address Workforce Shortages in Agriculture, Forestry, Tourism and Others
n an attempt to tackle persisting labor shortages in major industries such as agriculture, forestry, and tourism, the government of New Zealand plans to unveil two new work visas for overseas workers.
07.08.2025
India - Strong winds damage fruits in Shopian, growers reiterate crop insurance demand
After facing hailstorms, crop diseases, and an extended dry spell, fruit growers in south Kashmir’s Shopian have now suffered fresh losses due to strong winds that damaged apple orchards at a critical stage of growth.
07.08.2025
Latvia declares nationwide 'state of emergency' over extreme farming conditions
The Latvian Cabinet has decided to implement an agricultural emergency across the country, lasting until November 2025, in response to damage caused by persistent rainfall, frost, and flooding in recent months,LSM.lvreported on August 6.
07.08.2025
Camel dairies signal change in Somalia’s livestock economy
At Beder Farm, camels are reared under monitored conditions, with veterinary support and controlled feeding used to increase milk yields. Some animals reportedly produce up to 10 litres per day, around double the yield of traditional herding practices.
07.08.2025
Japan - Solar panels above rice paddies generate power while preserving crop yields
Japan may have found a way to harvest renewable electricity without giving up valuable farmland.
07.08.2025
UK - How drones are putting agri-tech on farmers' radars
A company that provides drone services to farmers said it has seen a big increase in interest within the sector.
07.08.2025
Australia - Farm infrastructure designs are tailored to help livestock flow efficiently
In the rugged heart of Australia, Stockpro has quietly become one of Australia's most trusted names in livestock handling infrastructure.
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.