Pakistan - Vaccination drive launched in Tharparkar to protect livestock from winter diseases
The livestock department, Tharparkar has launched a district-wide vaccination campaign to protect animals from contagious diseases common during winter.
28.11.2024
28.11.2024
Malawi farmers to benefit from new sustainable agriculture initiative
In a bid to tackle food insecurity and enhance resilience among farmers in Malawi, the Cooperative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) has launched an innovative project integrating aquaculture and agriculture.
27.11.2024
Severe floods and crop losses in Spain disrupt global citrus and orange juice supply
Valencia, along with other regions in Spain, experienced severe floods on 29 October, causing extensive damage, including to the citrus industry.
27.11.2024
Cyclonic Threat Looms Over Tamil Nadu: Farmers Face Severe Crop Loss
Intermittent rains and an approaching cyclonic storm are causing widespread damage to paddy crops in Tamil Nadus Cauvery delta.
27.11.2024
Nigeria - Minister projects Livestock sector contributing N33trn to economy
Nigerias Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha has said that the livestock sector can add N33 trillion to the economy if well harnessed.
27.11.2024
Vietnam, Netherlands boost cooperation in sustainable aquaculture
A business forum was held by the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 27, seeking ways for sustainable aquaculture in the region.
27.11.2024
Sri Lanka - Special unit to address crop damage by toque monkeys and other animals
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation has established a special unit to address the issue of harmful animal populations causing significant damage to crops.
27.11.2024
India - Premature Mustard Crop Blooming Raises Concerns in Pampore
The picturesque agricultural landscape of Pampore in Pulwama district is currently grappling with an unusual agricultural phenomenon that threatens the delicate balance of crop cultivation.
26.11.2024
NBMA lauds multinational’s $2.5billion investment in Nigeria’s livestock sector
The Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NBMA) has applauded the investment of $2.5billion by a multinational company JBS Group into the countrys livestock sector.
26.11.2024
India - 45,000 acres to get water for Rabi crops in Kurnool
Industries minister T.G. Bharath said water will be supplied to 45,000 acres for Rabi crops under the Tungabhadra Lower Canal from December 10 to the end of March.
26.11.2024
Spanish farmers lash out against Mercosur
The Spanish government has defended the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur on agriculture and livestock, unlike other countries such as France or Germany.
26.11.2024
India - Goan farmers suffered crop loss due to 47 per cent excess rainfall
The Agriculture Department may have disbursed a compensation of Rs five crore to most farmers for crop losses on account of heavy showers this year, but meteorologist M R Ramesh Kumar attributed the crop damage to 47 per cent excess rainfall resulting from global warming or climate change.
26.11.2024
Philippines - DA urges intercropping of high-value crops to boost farmers’ income
The Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao) is encouraging farmers to intercrop high-value crops such as coffee, cacao, and coconut to boost income and promote sustainable agriculture.
26.11.2024
Dry season keeps a lid on Argentina’s winter crop output
Last week concluded with some excellent news for Argentinas grain exporters, with the government finally publishing the terms of a long-awaited proposal for dredging of the Parana River.
25.11.2024
Philippines - Farmers, fishers get typhoon relief funds
Some P451 million worth of insurance payments have been disbursed to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the recent typhoons, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Friday.
25.11.2024
USA - HBCU Unveils Plans for $50M State-of-the-Art Agricultural Laboratory
In a significant step for agricultural education and research, West Virginia State University celebrated the groundbreaking of its new $50 million agricultural laboratory on Tuesday.