$66,000,000 Problem: Mysterious Parasite Devastates Global Fish Farms
Researchers in the Amazon have discovered new genetic mechanisms in fish parasites that could lead to vaccines, potentially safeguarding fish farming and biodiversity.
27.04.2025
27.04.2025
USA - Iowa Farmer Sues Company, Alleging Three Wind-Turbine Fires Damaged His Crops
A Cedar County farmer is suing a manufacturer of wind turbines, alleging three turbine fires scattered debris over hundreds of acres of land, damaging his crops.
27.04.2025
France approves drone spraying for pesticides in agriculture
Aerial pesticide spraying is making a return in France following the final approval of a new legislative bill by Parliament on April 9, 2025.
24.04.2025
Europe and Africa commit to water sustainability at the Moroccan International Agricultural Show
The European Union and the African Union propose a joint plan for water resource supply within the framework of SIAM 2025 held in Morocco.
24.04.2025
Migrant agriculture workers: potential resource for Southeast Asia’s food-resilient future
Farm labourers returning from overseas can, if empowered, form a pool of experienced talent that Southeast Asia’s vulnerable agricultural sector can tap into for foodsecurity.
24.04.2025
Ireland - €28m beef welfare scheme confirmed
The 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme will have a budget of €28m and will focus on practical measures to enhance animal health and husbandry on suckler farms.
24.04.2025
India - Dhenoo Tech Helps 95,000+ Farmers Modernise Dairy with Smart Livestock Tools
In the heart of India's agrarian landscape, where traditional dairy farming practices have long prevailed, a digital transformation is underway.
24.04.2025
India - Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira Demands Rs 50,000 Per Acre Compensation for Wheat Crop Losses in Punjab
Sukhpal Singh Khaira, MLA from Bholath and Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, has issued a strong demand for immediate and adequate compensation for Punjab’s farmers who have suffered massive wheat crop losses due to recent incidents of fire, rain, and hailstorms across various parts of the state.
24.04.2025
USA - Maine looks to offer farmers zero-interest loans amid federal funding cuts
Maine Sen. Stacy Brenner introduced a bill during a public hearing Thursday that would allow the state to better financially support farmers during unexpected events and emergencies.
23.04.2025
Oman’s agriculture ministry moves to ease onion glut
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) has pledged support for farmers facing an oversupply of locally grown onions, assuring strategic measures to stabilise the market and safeguard national food security.
23.04.2025
Zambia holds symposium to promote climate-smart agriculture
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture and climate-smart farming practices aimed at enhancing resilience, improving yields, and reducing poverty among farmers.
23.04.2025
Pig monitoring will be more automated with AI tools
Artificial intelligence is already working on some hog farms and legislative and labour pressures will continue to drive new automated products in the sector.
23.04.2025
South Africa - Department urged to step up efforts to control foot-and-mouth in KZN
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has issued an urgent directive to the Department of Agriculture to step up its efforts in tackling the on-going spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal.
23.04.2025
UK - Regenerative agriculture benefits for soil health and biodiversity
A recent report by the British Ecological Society gathers insights from over 40 experts, including academics, practitioners and farmers across the UK, to evaluate the impact of regenerative agriculture.
23.04.2025
GeoBitmine’s bold vision: Turning data center waste into sustainable agriculture and community power
Every data center generates an enormous amount of excess heat. At the same time, hydroponic greenhouses in colder climates need a tremendous amount of heat year-round to grow fresh produce efficiently.
22.04.2025
USA - Nebraska corn farmers expected to invest nearly $3.1 billion into this year’s crop, report shows
Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.6 million acres of corn this year, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.