India - Cyclone delays mango flowering in Karnataka, risking price drop with bumper crop
Due to the cyclones effect, there has been a delay in the flowering of mango trees in certain areas, which is expected to impact the harvesting period.
16.12.2024
16.12.2024
Uzbekistan to invest $118.5mn in agricultural modernization and mechanization by 2026
Uzbekistan plans to invest $118.5mn in the mechanization and modernization of its agricultural sector by 2026, following a decreesignedby President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
15.12.2024
800 Bangladeshi fish farmers to receive training in modern Dutch technology
The initiative aims to enhance sustainable fish farming practices by leveraging cutting-edge technology from the Netherlands.
15.12.2024
Nigeria - Minister targets $23b for exotic livestock breed market
The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha, has called for commitment from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, saying such will enable the country to access the $23bn livestock exotic breed market and enhance leather production.
15.12.2024
India - UPL-SAS sees tech, climate solutions for growth after $200 mn investment
UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is spearheading a transformative approach to Indian agriculture, leveraging technology, digital innovations, and a holistic strategy to address the complex challenges facing the countrys farming ecosystem, CEO Ashish Dobhal revealed in an exclusive interview.
15.12.2024
Denmark And Thailand Lead Efforts For Agricultural Sustainability
Denmark and Thailand are making strides toward sustainability and addressing pressing environmental concerns, particularly related to agriculture.
15.12.2024
Pakistan eyes olive cultivation as means to boost agricultural growth
Pakistan has been eyeing an increase in olive cultivation to boost its agricultural growth, its national food security minister said this week, adding that it could position the country as a major player in the global olive oil market.
15.12.2024
Agricultural operations commence at Alhendín solar farm in South Granada, Spain
BayWa r.e.has announced that agricultural work has recently commenced at Alhendin solar park in South Granada, Spain, in association with environmental and community measures, thanks to an innovative PPA agreement with Velux Group enabling the flagship 54 MWp solar farm to integrate renewable energy generation with agriculture and biodiversity.
12.12.2024
India - Porcupines continue to pose threat to saffron crop, say growers
Farmers in south Kashmirs Pulwama district are worried over porcupines, saying these night rodents are wreaking havoc on saffron beds, digging up and destroying the precious saffron corms that are vital to the crops production.
12.12.2024
Canada - New $1.4M program aims to attract, retain rural B.C. livestock veterinarians
The province is looking to help attract and retain livestock veterinarians in rural parts of the province with a new funding program.
12.12.2024
Ancient Maize Discovery in Brazil Offers New Clues About Crop Domestication
Scientists have unearthed a groundbreaking discovery in the Peruacu Valley caves of Minas Gerais, Brazil: ancient specimens of partially domesticated maize (Zea mays) with traits resembling its ancestral form, suggesting South America had a pivotal role in shaping one of the worlds most important crops.
12.12.2024
USA - Innovative farm in Sawyer grows local crops during North Dakota winters
Local farmers in the Minot area arent letting the cold weather stop them from growing produce. Farmers are using innovative techniques to make local food accessible during North Dakotas long winter.
12.12.2024
Agri Spray Drones Collaborates with EAVision to Boost U.S. Agricultural Drone Tech
Agri Spray Drones, a leading provider of drone-based spraying solutions for American farmers and custom applicators, today announced a new partnership with EAVision, a drone manufacturer focused on empowering agricultural communities.
12.12.2024
World Bank Approves $250 Million To Support Agriculture Sector Recovery In Türkiye's Earthquake-affected Areas
The World Bank Board today approved $250 million in financing for Turkiye to support the resilient recovery of the agriculture sector in areas devastated by the February 2023 earthquakes.
11.12.2024
Pakistan - Director Livestock Visits Jhang, Distributes CM Livestock Cards Among Cattle Farmers
Director Livestock Dr. Syed Nadeem Badar on Wednesday visited various veterinary hospitals in Jhang and Shorkot to distribute Chief Minister (CM) Livestock Cards among the cattle farmers.
11.12.2024
AfDB’s $2.2bn for Nigeria’s SAPZ Phase II seen boosting agriculture
The African Development Bank has confirmed the mobilisation of $2.2 billion for its transformative Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Nigeria Phase II project during the recent Africa Investment Forum, expected to boost agricultural output in the country.