USA - Nearly $311M available for crop losses
N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced April 1 that the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program is open and accepting online applications through May 4.
07.04.2025
06.04.2025
Canada - Improvements suggested for Manitoba beef sector
Shortening the breeding season, higher vaccine uptake, regular feed testing, and more use of implants are all ways that Manitoba cattle producers can improve the health and profitability of their herds.
06.04.2025
Azerbaijan - World Bank urges sustainable farming to combat air pollution and boost crop productivity
The World Bank highlights that agricultural activities contribute significantly to global air pollution, with intensive fertilizer use, livestock farming, and crop-residue burning as major sources of particulate matter (PM2.5).
06.04.2025
USA - Tornado hits Potosi, causing outages and livestock loss
A tornado touched down in Washington County near Potosi on Wednesday, causing significant damage, power outages, and a set of livestock going missing.
06.04.2025
India - Dalal alleges Rs 300-cr crop insurance scam under PM scheme
Former Haryana Agriculture Minister Karan Singh Dalal has alleged a crop insurance scam worth over Rs 300 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), claiming large-scale manipulation by officials of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department in connivance with a private insurance company.
06.04.2025
India - Tea industry flags concern over greenfly attacks resulting in crop loss
The Tea Research Association (TRA) on Friday expressed concern over greenfly attacks affecting the crop in Assam and West Bengal, and said it has emerged as a major threat over the past two years.
06.04.2025
Philippines - Bantayan hits milestone in aquaculture
In a move intended to stabilize the supply of juvenile fish for local aquaculture operations, the Bantayan Island Legislated Multi-Species Marine Hatchery (BILMSMH) announced its first harvest of 100,000 bangus (milkfish) fry.
06.04.2025
New Crop insurance programs launched for farmers in Uzbekistan
New agricultural insurance products aimed at small-scale farmers and gardeners in Uzbekistan were launched in Tashkent.The first stage of the insurance programs covers crop protection against frosts for cherries, grapes, and apricots in Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana, Andijan, and Namangan regions. The next phase will expand the coverage to include pomegranates, apples, and walnuts.
03.04.2025
Grenada farmers face crop loss from water cuts
In Mirabeau, Grenada, greenhouse growers express concern over ongoing water shortages.
03.04.2025
Germany - New marine oil distillation methods could save producers money, industry-backed case study finds
Germany-based marine oil distillation companies UIC and VTA, both of which are members of the industrial pipeline conglomerate Streicher Group, have published a joint case study suggesting that short path distillation of fish oils could save producers significant money.
03.04.2025
Ireland - Local farmers scramble to save what's left after catastrophic crop collapse
In January,StormÉowyn hit Ireland, leaving a path of destruction and flooding. T
03.04.2025
USA - How $1B in funding cuts by the Department of Agriculture could impact San Diegans
Feeding San Diego says it expects local organizations and food pantries who rely on federal government funding will now turn to their non-profit for help.
03.04.2025
Nigeria - Kwara govt launches $57.2m livestock project for agricultural transformation
The Kwara State government has embarked on an agricultural transformation initiative aimed at boosting livestock production and promoting rural development.
03.04.2025
USA - Maryland Senate OKs $100M Cut to Land Preservation Programs
The Maryland Senate approved a budget on April 1 thatslashes the state’s land preservation programs.
02.04.2025
Canada - Manitoba Pledges $150M in Agriculture Support
The Manitoba government is providing more than $150 million to support farmers, including $10 million to match federal AgriStability funding.
02.04.2025
Australia - Yumbah advances towards acquisition of Clean Seas
Port Lincoln, Australia-based vertically integrated shellfish producer Yumbah Aquaculture is making progress in its attempt to acquire Eyre Peninsula, Australia-based aquaculture company Clean Seas.