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03.07.2025

India - Srinagar farmers urged to adopt PMFBY insurance amid severe drought

A prolonged dry spell is threatening to decimate paddy cultivation across Srinagar and other parts of Jammu & Kashmir, prompting authorities to ramp up promotion of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

03.07.2025

Canada - Saskatchewan allows diversion of low-yield crops to livestock feed

Saskatchewan agriculture minister Daryl Harrison said governments had to quickly adapt to support producers’ management decisions.

03.07.2025

USA - North Dakotans navigate insurance whirlwind after June 20 storms

Insurance experts advise residents who lost homes, ag buildings and crops to document losses, contact insurance agents and file claims, even when in doubt.

02.07.2025

Albania - “€250 Million Credit Line for Agriculture,” Rama: We Will Develop Rural Entrepreneurship

Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting today in the city of Cërrik, focusing on agricultural development, the challenges the sector faces, and the need for a comprehensive approach.

02.07.2025

Walmart heiress to open regenerative aquaculture center in Mexico

Innovaciones Alumbra (iAlumbra), a foundation established by Walmart heiress Christy Walton, will support the development of regenerative aquaculture in Mexico with the creation of The Center for Applied Aquaculture Innovation (CAAI) in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

02.07.2025

Canada - Alberta invests $3.2 million to boost agricultural innovation

The Alberta government has announced a one-time grant of $3.2 million to twelve applied research associations.

02.07.2025

Europe’s heatwave dries fields and leaves farmers counting crop losses

Farmers across Europe are facing crop losses and rising costs after a fierce heatwave dried out fields and pushed irrigation to its limits.

02.07.2025

India plans AI-driven pest detection roll-out to help farmers, say agriculture secy

The development assumes significance given that average crop losses are estimated at 10-35% annually due to weeds, pests and disease.

02.07.2025

USA - USDA Reopens Southern Border Ports for Livestock After Screwworm Outbreak

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will begin reopening ports along the U.S.–Mexico border for imports of live cattle, bison, and horses, following what officials described as significant progress in controlling the spread of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico.

01.07.2025

Brazil launches national programme to reduce pesticides and promote sustainable agriculture

PresidentLuiz Inacio Lula da Silvasigned this Monday a decree in Brasília establishing the National Programme for the Reduction of Pesticides, known as Pronara.

01.07.2025

India - Crop insurance scheme proves beneficial for farmers, says Agri Minister Rana

Over ₹32 cr disbursed under PM scheme in Yamunanagar district.

01.07.2025

USA - Oregon Invests $2.15 Million to Enhance Agricultural Infrastructure and Strengthen Supply Chain

Oregon's efforts to strengthen its food supply chain just received a considerable boost, thanks to a multimillion-dollar injection aimed at fortifying the state's agricultural infrastructure.

01.07.2025

USA - UNL research informs new agricultural policies

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR)is playing a pivotal role in shaping agricultural research and policy.

01.07.2025

Georgia aims to meet growing global demand for walnuts

In the sun-drenched region around Telavi, against the majestic backdrop of the Caucasus Mountains, Georgian Walnut Enterprise is carving out its place as a key walnut grower.

01.07.2025

Pakistan - Farmers devastated as extreme weather shrinks prized crop by 40%: 'Becoming a growing challenge'

This country could lose millions of dollars in exports to triple-digit temperatures.

30.06.2025

Japanese companies team up to build, test remote automated feed systems

Three Japanese companies have announced a joint project intended to test new aquaculture technology and model sustainable partnerships in the industry.

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