Scale Aquaculture acquires Norwegian net-cleaning robotics firm Probotic
Scale Aquaculture has acquired Narvik-based Probotic, a startup that develops autonomous systems for inspecting and cleaning fish farming nets at sea.
22.06.2025
22.06.2025
Busia farmers adapt climate smart agriculture to tackle climate change
Busia county government through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program has continued to empower farmers with skills and expertise to conduct climate smart agriculture as a means of tackling climate change and boosting food security.
22.06.2025
Egyptian ministers visit mega date farm project to boost agricultural exports
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, and Minister of Agriculture, Alaa Farouk, traveled to New Valley governorate to inspect progress on what is expected to become the world’s largest date farm—part of a national initiative to expand agricultural exports and transform desert land into productive farmland.
19.06.2025
USA - Maine leads the country with first aquaculture apprenticeship program
Faced with a shortage of skilled workers for the state's fish, shellfish and seaweed farms, Maine is breaking ground to find a solution.
19.06.2025
Government of Canada announces an increase to maximum compensation for depopulated cattle
The Government of Canada announced an increase to the maximum value for cattle under its animal compensation regulations. This compensation will reflect the current market value.
19.06.2025
“The Mexican tomato industry has innovated and responded to consumer demand”
In 1996, the Department of Commerce and Mexican tomato growers agreed on the installation of the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA).
19.06.2025
USA - Farm board urges supervisors not to overlook agriculture
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors discussed the value that both agriculture and lithium production bring to the Imperial Valley during its regular meeting Tuesday, June 17.
19.06.2025
Jamaica - Cruise Tourism Surge to Boost Agriculture and Manufacturing Sectors
With cruise passengers accounting for a significant number of tourists to the island, the Jamaica Ministry of Tourism is targeting an increase in this sub-sector of the travel industry.
19.06.2025
Hungary - Farmers devastated as unprecedented event wipes out 90% of key crop: 'Worst crop failure in 25 years'
Hungarian cherry growers are bracing for their worst harvest in 25 years after devastating April frosts wiped out nearly 90% of the country's fruit-growing areas, reportedHungary Today.
18.06.2025
GOP budget bill boosts crop insurance payouts to wealthy corporations, insurance middlemen
Almost $37 billion in federal crop insurance payments went to a small number of insurance companies and agents, a new EWG analysis finds. And theHouse-passed GOP budget billandthe billproposed by the Senate could send even more money their way.
18.06.2025
USA - Florida approves $140m citrus industry support
The Florida Legislature has approved nearly $140 million in funding for the state's citrus industry, as included in the 2025-26 fiscal budget.
18.06.2025
Norway consults on new rules for offshore aquaculture areas
Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to its aquaculture regulations. The new rules are designed to facilitate the development of fish farming in offshore sea areas.
18.06.2025
Welsh Farmers Criticise UK Government's Bluetongue Restrictions
Laura Anne Jones MS and other Welsh farmers argue that the UK's livestock movement restrictions are disproportionate and ineffective against the bluetongue virus.
18.06.2025
Rwanda unveils agric plan to attract over $330m in private investment
Rwanda has launched a new Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) investment plan, laying the groundwork to attract over $335 million (approximately Rwf449.7 billion) in private sector investment into sustainable agriculture projects across the country.
18.06.2025
From Sericulture to Aquaculture: Silkworm Pupae a Cost-Effective Food for Farmed Fish
The world’s human population is growing rapidly, and increasing food resources are required to sustain this population. Fish can provide protein-rich food for humans, and the demand for fish for human consumption is increasing.
17.06.2025
Canadian court issues fines for illegal prawn harvesting
A Canadian court has issued CAD 41,288 (USD 30,412, EUR 26,313) in fines to two individuals caught illegally harvesting and selling prawn from a closed area.