Hungary - Quality and volume of apples expected to fall this year
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ScaleAgData Stakeholder Engagement Event
22.10.2024The ScaleAgData project is pleased to invite you to our second stakeholder event. Building on the discussions and connections formed during our first webinar, this event will focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders, providing updates on our project’s progress, and outlining future opportunities for engagement.

Drought in Austria caused multimillion-dollar damage to agriculture
26.09.2024Agriculture in Austria is struggling with the effects of the severe drought in recent weeks and months. Due to the record number of hot days, the farmers are faced with arid fields. The damage to agriculture from the drought is estimated at 150 million euros.

KOA Biotech raises €2M for early disease detection for fish farms
Using biotechnological tools, KOA Biotech has developed a biosensor system that, combined with proprietary algorithms, forms an autonomous device capable of early detection of waterborne infections.

Nigeria, Mexico deepen investment cooperation in livestock development
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has reaffirmed Nigerias commitment to strengthening investment ties with Mexico in the livestock sector.

Vietnam deepens cooperation with FAO to advance sustainable agriculture
Việt Nam has benefitted from over 400 projects supporting sustainable agriculture, forestry and fisheries, providing essential training to stabilise livelihoods and drive post-war socio-economic growth.

USA - Illinois launches $7M program to encourage cover crop adoption
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has secured a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to launch the I-COVER program, which provides financial incentives to producers and landowners who adopt cover crops or new techniques for earlier establishment.

Australia - North Queensland floods cut transport routes, causing food shortages and higher freight costs
Transport routes in North Queensland, disrupted by flooding, are anticipated to reopen within 48 hours. Retailers and consumers may face increased freight costs.

Norwegian environment minister dismisses idea of salmon farming ban
As Norways wild salmon populations continue to decline, the countrys minister for climate and the environment has firmly dismissed any ideas of a ban on open-net fish farming.

USA - Evers proposes $80 million in new agriculture spending
Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that hes proposing to spend $80 million through the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in his 2025-27 state budget to support farmers and Wisconsins agricultural industry.

USA - Department of Agriculture invests nearly $8 million in 26 game-changing programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced an investment of more than $7.5 million to help reduce planet-warming gas pollution.