Agroinsurance

Abundant supplies and improved livestock sectors boosting Canadian feed demand

Different regions across Canada experienced a mix of growing and weather conditions, which affected crop and forage production in various ways this year.

Four land-based fish farms in Iceland partner on managing aquaculture waste streams

Four separate land-based fish farms in Iceland – First Water, Laxey, Samherji Fishfarming, and Thor Salmon – have signed a declaration of intent to work together to responsibly and sustainably manage aquaculture waste streams.

Bulgarian livestock breeders demand resignation of agriculture minister over vaccination delays

The National Sheep and Goat Breeders Association has called for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov and Food Safety Agency director Svetlozar Patarinski over delays in vaccinating animals against sheep pox, BNR reported.

Mexico launches health, economic response to livestock screwworms

The re-emergence of the New World screwworm in Mexico, more than two decades after eradication, has triggered a health crisis with major economic repercussions.

Greece Ramps Up Measures as Sheep Pox Outbreak Threatens Livestock

Greece is grappling with a growing outbreak of sheep pox, a viral disease spreading across multiple farming regions and endangering livestock producers’ livelihoods.

Cambodia - Regenerative methods key to addressing challenges faced by agricultural sector

Regenerative methods are key to overcoming Cambodia’s agricultural challenges as they directly address critical issues like climate change vulnerability, severe soil degradation, low productivity, and economic instability, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), observed yesterday.

Parliament ready to start talks about simplifying EU agriculture laws

On Wednesday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) reached a consensus on a negotiating position aimed at simplifying the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Oman studies private sector role in managing agricultural cities

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources is studying models to manage and operate agricultural cities and nurseries through the private sector, as part of efforts to create a more flexible and attractive investment environment.

USA - OSU entomologists work to save beetles important to human and livestock health

One man’s waste can be a beetle’s treasure, according to Oklahoma State University entomologist Wyatt Hoback.

UK - SNIB urged to review Gresham House funding

Land reform campaigners are calling on the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) to reconsider its £50 million investment in Gresham House.

Norway - Salmon Evolution hits record biomass production, higher harvest weights at “fully stocked farm”

Norwegian land-based salmon farming company Salmon Evolution has hit a new record biomass production at its Indre Harøy, Norway-based facility.

Australia - Tasmanian salmon farmer Petuna partners with Ace Aquatec on biomass cameras

East Devonport, Tasmania-based salmon and trout farmer Petuna, which raises fish in the Tamar River estuary at Rowella and in Macquarie Harbour, has partnered with Dundee, U.K.-based Ace Aquatec to use the aquaculture technology company’s underwater biomass-measuring cameras.

USA - Cargill donates $1 million to K-State Agriculture Innovation Initiative

Cargill’s donation of $1 million to the Kansas State University Agriculture Innovation Initiative brings the university one step closer to meeting its $210 million goal.

Saskatchewan looks to expand trade in Indonesia

Saskatchewan intends to increase its agricultural partnership with Indonesia.

Philippines - Over 600k hit by Cebu quake, ‘Paolo’ agriculture losses at P105.39m

More than 600,000 people across northern Cebu have been affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province last week, according to the latest situation report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).