Canada - APAS outlines priorities for agriculture in Saskatchewan election campaign
The provincial election presents a unique opportunity to address the pressures and challenges in the agriculture sector.
15.10.2024
15.10.2024
Vietnam - Hà Nội accelerates agricultural brand building
The capital city aims to help agricultural cooperatives meet the requirements of international markets for food safety and traceability.
14.10.2024
Only Major Agricultural Investment Can Save Nigeria From Food Crisis – CSSN Warns FG
The Crop Science Society of Nigeria has urged the federal government to increase investments in crop and animal production as the only viable solution to Nigerias worsening food crisis.
14.10.2024
U.S. grains: Soy, corn futures down as USDA projects massive U.S. crops
Soy and corn futures turned lower on Friday after the U.S. Department of Agricultures supply and demand report confirmed the advancing harvests in the U.S. will be some of the largest on record.
14.10.2024
India - Farmers to get cash incentives for managing crop residue
As the paddy harvesting season continues, Assistant Agriculture Engineer Vijay Jain has urged farmers to avoid burning paddy stubble and instead manage it responsibly, considering both environmental and public welfare.
14.10.2024
Grape growers in Australias largest wine region frozen out of financial help
Frost hit farmers in Australia s largest wine grape growing region have been denied financial aid by the South Australian government.
14.10.2024
USA - Eastern Oregon agriculture industry defends itself against lawsuit with nitrate plan
Oregons Nitrate Reduction Plan is supposed to provide a road map toward meaningfully reducing nitrates in the drinking water found in Eastern Oregons Lower Umatilla Basin. Its also providing something else; a legal defense.
14.10.2024
India - In a first, livestock census to include pastoralists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a mobile application for the 21st livestock census, which will also record pastoral communities for the first time in 100 years, officials said.
13.10.2024
Bangladesh - Natural disasters cause colossal farming losses
A lack of insurance protection costs Bangladesh farmers hundreds of millions of dollars in colossal crop losses perennially in onslaughts of climate related calamities, according to independent findings.
13.10.2024
India - 3,587 farmers get financial relief for crop loss
The State Agriculture Deparment on Friday released Rs 3.63 crore in compensation to farmers who were impacted due to monsoon related crop loss.
13.10.2024
IMF Urges Reform in Pakistans Agriculture and Textile Sectors
The IMF recommends that Pakistan end preferential treatment for agriculture and textile sectors, which hinder economic growth. The report highlights inefficiencies, subsidies, and fiscal incentives that stifle competitiveness.
13.10.2024
India - Maize growers seek relief for crop loss due to pest attack
Complaining about damage to the maize crop due to pest attack, a large number of farmers have sought suitable compensation from the government.
13.10.2024
India - Fruit Growers pin hopes on new Govt for crop insurance, import controls
Baramulla, Oct 10, As the National Conference and Congress alliance prepares to form a new government in Jammu and Kashmir, the regions fruit growers are expressing renewed hope for the implementation of long-awaited agricultural reforms, particularly crop insurance and restrictions on duty-free apple imports.
13.10.2024
Helene inflicts over $6 billion in agricultural and forestry losses in Georgia, impacting key U.S. crop production
Georgia farmers have suffered over $6 billion worth of losses due to Hurricane Helene, according to preliminary estimates released on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the numbers could increase further.
10.10.2024
USA - Georgias farmers suffer devastating crop losses after Hurricane Helene
As Florida experiences the worst of Hurricane Milton, Georgias farmers are still assessing the extensive damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
10.10.2024
Australia - Severe thunderstorms over south-east Queensland bring heavy rain, flash flooding and hail
Severe thunderstorms have lashed parts of south-east Queensland, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and hail. The SES has received 90 calls for help over the past 24 hours, predominantly from residents in the Moreton Bay area, north of Brisbane.