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05.02.2025

USA - Gov. Evers, WisDOT Award $100 Million for Infrastructure Projects Supporting Wisconsin’s Farmers and Agricultural Industries

Gov.Tony Evers, together with theWisconsin Department of Transportation(WisDOT), today announced an investment of $100 million for 55 projects to assist with fixing and upgrading aging local roads that support Wisconsins farmers and producers, as well as statewide agricultural and forestry industries in 36 counties across the state.

05.02.2025

India - J&K farmers receive Rs 31.87 crore in crop insurance claims under PMFBY

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has provided ₹31.87 crore in crop insurance claims to farmers in Jammu and Kashmir during the last financial year as per the data shared by the government.

05.02.2025

South Africa - Minister warns pesticide ban could lead to crop failure and black-market trade

Minister John Steenhuisen addressed South Africas Parliament Agriculture Committee, cautioning that prohibiting pesticides such as terbufos may result in crop failure.

05.02.2025

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.

05.02.2025

USA - Department of Agriculture invests nearly $8 million in 26 game-changing programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recentlyannounced an investmentof more than $7.5 million to help reduce planet-warming gas pollution.

05.02.2025

Norwegian salmon tax proposal draws sharp rebuke from ASC

A proposal to impose a surcharge on ASC-certified fish in Norway would affect more than 40 percent of the countrys salmon farms.

04.02.2025

Climate Change Drives Greek Farmers to Tropical Crops

Bananas, papayas and mangoes are some of the new crops in Greece as an increasing number of farmers are switching production to subtropical fruit due to rising temperatures.

04.02.2025

Canada - $6.5 million dollar investment for crop research announced in Swift Current

A new position was unveiled at the University of Saskatchewan that aims to bolster crop breeding in Western Canada.

04.02.2025

New plant-based post-harvest solution to debut at Fruit Logistica

Fresh Formulaics will introduce its inaugural product, Flair S1, at Berlin Fruit Logistica this week.

04.02.2025

Bonsai Robotics: $15 Million (Series A) Raised For Advancing Physical AI Solutions For Agriculture Applications

Bonsai Robotics, a developer of physical AI solutions for agriculture applications, announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding.

04.02.2025

Canada - Agriculture bracing for ‘seismic shift’ in wheat breeding

The future of wheat breeding in Canada is on uncertain ground.

04.02.2025

Australia invest $3.7M in new soil management initiative to boost agriculture

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has announced major investment plans which aim to improve farming practices in Cambodia.

03.02.2025

Australia - North Queensland farmers assess flood damage as 'wall of water' smashes banana crops

A wall of water has smashed north Queensland banana crops, as farmers wait anxiously to assess the damage from the flooding emergency.

03.02.2025

South Korea’s Raon Bada earns world’s first ASC certification for olive flounder

Seoul, South Korea-based aquaculture company Raon Bada has been awarded an Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its olive flounder, the first such certification made to any farmer of the species.

03.02.2025

India - Black thrips infestation affects up to 50% of chili crops in Khammam district

In Khammam district, chili crops are experiencing pest challenges, particularly from nalla tamara (black thrips).

03.02.2025

Belgian startup BiocSol snaps €4.4M to enable next-gen sustainable crop production

BiocSol, aBelgianstartup specialising in sustainable crop protection solutions, has snapped €4.4 million in its latest funding round.

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