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
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.
30.11.2025
EPA urged to ban spraying of antibiotics on US food crops amid resistance fears
Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claims.
30.11.2025
Nigeria - NADF move to infuse insurance packages into Agriculture loans
In a deliberate move to infuse insurance into agricultural loans, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leadway Assurance Company Limited and Verdure Climate to scale up innovative agricultural insurance and climate-resilient finance for smallholder farmers.
30.11.2025
Nigeria - Aiyedatiwa approves $42m agricultural city project in Ondo community
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the establishment of the Ondo Agricultural City in Iju-Agbonrin/Ori-Ohin, in Ose Local Government Area of the state, by KONIG Agriculture Ltd.
30.11.2025
First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation
The first suspected bluetongue virus outbreak in Northern Ireland is under investigation.
27.11.2025
Greece Offers €56 Million Emergency Aid for Livestock Farmers
Greece has launched a €56 million emergency support package for livestock farmers affected by sheep and goat pox and plague, including compensation for culled animals and expanded feed subsidies announced the Ministries of National Economy & Finance and Rural Development & Food.
27.11.2025
India - Road widening squeezes irrigation canal in Baramulla; farmers fear massive crop loss
They said the Beacon authorities have reconstructed the canal at barely one foot wide—down from its original three-foot width—jeopardising irrigation for hundreds of acres of farmland.