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03.11.2025

Mexico partners with state government of Sinaloa to provide MXN 122 million to fishers

The Mexican federal government and the state government of Sinaloa have announced plans to provide MXN 122 million (USD 6.6 million, EUR 5.7 million) to commercial fishers in the state through Bienpesca, a government welfare program that provides financial support directly to the nation’s fishers.

03.11.2025

USA - Rancher sues for damages after herbicide wipes out hay harvest

A Hill County agricultural company is being sued by a rancher in West. According to KWTX, the rancher has filed a lawsuit charging the company with destroying 21 acres of hay in a crop-dusting incident.

02.11.2025

Recent hailstorm damages 2,000 apple orchards in India

A hailstorm in early June caused extensive damage to apple crops across fifteen villages in the Zainapora constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, affecting more than 2,000 orchardists, according to a government statement.

02.11.2025

Hurricane Melissa Leaves Jamaica’s Agriculture in Ruins

Hurricane Melissa has caused severe damage across Jamaica, hitting farmers and fishers who were still recovering from Hurricane Beryl last year.

02.11.2025

South Africa - SA’s first parametric insurance set to boost local smallholder farmers

South Africa’s agricultural industry is underpinned by over 2 million smallholder farms – each playing a vital role in sustaining local food security and supporting rural economies.

02.11.2025

Japan university to support farmers to convert agricultural residue into energy

In a groundbreaking initiative that bridges technology, education, and sustainable development, Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu and Ishikawa Prefectural University are working on a project aimed at converting agricultural residues in Cambodia into clean energy and fertiliser, according to various Japanese media reports.

02.11.2025

Doosan Robotics partners with Daedong to develop advanced technology for agriculture

Doosan Robotics has signed an agreement with agritech company Daedong to jointly develop on-device AI technology and business collaboration in the agricultural robotics sector.

02.11.2025

Kenya - Pastoralists in Balambala count loses after downpour kills livestock

Herders in Shimbirey and Saka in Balambala subcounty, Garissa, are counting heavy losses following a night of heavy rainfall that killed dozens of goats and sheep.

30.10.2025

Nigeria - Kaduna Invests €10 Million to Boost Dairy Production and Modernise Livestock Sector

The Kaduna State Government has invested €10 million in the establishment of Arla Farm at Damau in Kubau Local Government Area to modernise livestock production, attract private investment, and strengthen the state’s position in Nigeria’s dairy industry.

30.10.2025

India - AP Suffers Crop Loss In 2.5 Lakh Hectares Due To Cyclone Montha

Agriculture minister K. Atchannaidu announced that crops spread over 2.5 lakh hectares across Andhra Pradesh were damaged under the impact of severe cyclonic storm Montha.

30.10.2025

Morocco, Turkey near deal to reduce trade deficit through agricultural exports

Morocco and Turkey are reportedly close to an agreement to reduce their trade deficit by boosting Moroccan agricultural exports, according to Hespress ARsources.

30.10.2025

Nigeria - Bill to establish Federal College of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Oluponna scales third reading

A bill proposing the creation of a Federal College of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Oluponna, Osun State, has successfully passed its third reading in the House of Representatives and is now set to move to the Senate for approval.

30.10.2025

Mexico’s tomato industry adapts to new U.S. tariffs

The United States' decision to reimpose a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomatoes has created new uncertainty for the country's exporters. For decades, Mexico has supplied most of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S. market, maintaining an integrated supply chain that supports thousands of rural jobs. The latest tariffs threaten to disrupt that system.

30.10.2025

Norway - Gigante Salmon secures NOK 100 million in financing; construction of land-based facility still on schedule

Bodø, Norway-based salmon farming company Gigante Salmon secured NOK 100 million (USD 9.9 million, EUR 8.6 million) in additional financing for its land-based facility as construction continues on schedule.

29.10.2025

NFF urges action on workforce shortages in Australian agriculture

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has identified regional workforce shortages as a key barrier to productivity growth in Australian agriculture.

29.10.2025

India - Jammu Kashmir Latest September floods cause damage worth over Rs 209 Cr to horticulture, livestock in J&K: Govt

The Jammu and Kashmir government has confirmed that recent flash floods in September 2025 caused widespread damage to standing crops, horticulture and livestock across several parts of the Union Territory, including Marh Constituency, with total losses assessed at Rs 209.214 crore.

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