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03.12.2025

South Korea - Gyeongbuk's largest subtropical crop research site opened

Yeongcheon City announced that it will hold a completion ceremony for the Subtropical Smart Farm Complex on December 12, and will open the entire research greenhouse to the public for this occasion.

03.12.2025

Jamaica - Seeds of Hope Project brings new life to agriculture

Farmers across Jamaica, especially those in hurricane-ravaged parishes, are now receiving a lifeline as the Seeds of Hope Project prepares seedlings for distribution.

02.12.2025

Indonesia - Agriculture ministry mobilizes food aid for flood-hit provinces

Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry has deployed food and essential supplies for communities hit by floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Tuesday.

02.12.2025

New crop nutrition system to reduce dependency on mineral fertilisers

Agtech business Arevo is launching a new crop nutrition system to reduce the dependency on mineral fertilisers, claiming it provides growers with more predictable and consistent crop yields.

02.12.2025

Sri Lanka - Govt to expedite crop damage claims for farmers

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation, has planned to implement an expedited compensation process as instructed by the subject Minister, for crop damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah and floods that affected all 25 districts of the island.

02.12.2025

Philippines' genetically engineered crops development in limbo

The Philippines could lose critical progress in the development of two flagship genetically engineered (GE) crops after a court ruling that suspended their commercial release is still under evaluation, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

02.12.2025

Strong recovery for Fiji’s livestock following disease control efforts

Fiji's livestock industry is recovering after years of disease related setbacks, supported by new government programs, breeding initiatives, and investment.

02.12.2025

$9 Million Investment in Plant Protein Hub to Advance Agricultural Research in Australia

Australia’s Victorian government has launched a new $9 million plant protein hub at Agriculture Victoria’s Horsham SmartFarm, following a total $12 million investment.

01.12.2025

India - KPRS sees irregularities in crop loss assessment, disbursal of relief

Karnataka Pranta Raitha Sangha (KPRS) has said that there are widespread irregularities in assessment and disbursal of compensation for crop loss caused due to the recent heavy rain and floods in Kalaburagi district.

01.12.2025

Bindwell Announces $6M to Advance AI-Designed Pesticides and Modernize Crop Protection

Bindwell, an AI-driven agricultural science startup founded by teenage entrepreneurs Tyler Roseand Navvye Anand, has secured $6 million in seed funding co-led by General Catalyst and A Capital, with additional investment from Paul Graham.

01.12.2025

China - ADB Approves USD 141M Loan to Support Low-Carbon, Climate-Smart Agriculture in Sichuan Province

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a ¥1 billion (US$140.89 million) loan to advance low-carbon and climate-resilient agriculture in Sichuan Province in the People’s Republic of China.

01.12.2025

Australia - WA livestock methane startup Freemantle Seaweed raises $2.2 million in crowdfunded Seed round

Another startup looking to deal with cattle methane emissions using seaweed has raised $2.176 million in Seed funding.

01.12.2025

“Stagnant markets and aggressive imports call for a reflection at a European level"

As is typical for late November, Italian garlic supplies are dwindling, creating more space in the market for imported products.

01.12.2025

New study reveals barriers stopping Scottish farmers joining schemes

A new University of Stirling study has shed light on the obstacles preventing Scottish farmers from joining agri-environmental schemes, warning that red tape and financial uncertainty are discouraging widespread participation.

30.11.2025

Desert locust outbreak threatens agriculture in southern Morocco, warns FAO

The desert locust outbreak in Mauritania and Morocco’s southern provinces persisted throughout November, with numerous hopper groups, bands, and small swarms continuing to move north, according to the latest FAO update.

30.11.2025

Australia - NSW Launches $20 Million Boost for Aquaculture Growth

The Minns Labor Government has launched a $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program, aimed at expanding and strengthening the state’s aquaculture and seafood sectors.

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