Kenya - Farmers in Kakamega and Vihiga counties plead for compensation
The Government has been asked to include monkeys and snakes among species eligible for compensation in the proposed Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (CAP 376).
15.05.2025
15.05.2025
India - Orange Alert in Telangana as Thunderstorms Hit Crops, Early Monsoon Expected
Hyderabad experienced light rain and a light thunderstorm in the early morning hours of May 15. The IMD has predicted thunderstorm in isolated areas across the state on May 15.
15.05.2025
Nigeria - FG moves to recover BoA debts, unveils $20bn recovery plan
The Federal Government, through the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), is gearing up to recover over $20 billion debts owed the agriculture-based bank. This is as it reaffirms its commitment to a N1 trillion Recapitalisation Plan ($1billion) for the bank.
14.05.2025
As temperatures rise, the US Corn Belt could see insurance claims soar
In the United States, farmers have access to federally subsidized crop insurance —a backstop that affords them some peace of mind in the face of extreme weather.
14.05.2025
Luminis and Forvis Mazars Partner to Advance Microbiome-Based Farming
The partners aim to expand aquaculture and develop Omni Biome AI to combat soil degradation, irregular yields, diseases, and climate stress.
14.05.2025
UK - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire farmers fear crop loss amid drought
Farmers in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are having to decide whether to use emergency water supplies to water their crops.
14.05.2025
USA - Georgia Grants Tax Breaks for Crop Insurance and Disaster Aid After Helene
Georgia’s governor signed a law Thursday to exempt federal crop insurance and disaster payments followingHurricane Helenedamage from Georgia state income taxes, but it could be months more before some federal money starts flowing to farmers in the hardest-hit states.
14.05.2025
Namibia - Farmers embrace solar-powered agriculture
Local farmers recently participated in a workshop focused on Agri-PV technology, a project supported by the GIZ INSPIRED Agri-PV initiative at the University of Namibia’s Ogongo Campus.
14.05.2025
Vietnam’s livestock powerhouses chase billion-dollar growth
Vietnamese firms scale up production and M&A to claim more of the $33 billion market.
13.05.2025
USA - Bipartisan bill seeks to increase subsidies for crop insurance premiums
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation aimed at increasing federal subsidies for crop insurance premiums, with the stated goal of improving access to higher levels of coverage for farmers, according to a report from AM Best.
13.05.2025
Agriculture Ministry strengthens its multi-layered border control strategy to protect Jamaica’s poultry sector from bird flu
To protect the local poultry sector from the growing threat of Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Ministry of Agriculture is strengthening its multi-layered border control strategy.
13.05.2025
USA - $26.5M in grant funding available for Local Agriculture Market Program
USDA announced $26.5 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program on May 13.
13.05.2025
USA - Ohio's new $80M veterinary lab set to boost livestock testing capacity
In Reynoldsburg, construction continues for a state-of-the-art laboratory for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The Ohio Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is an $80 million investment to expand and improve the efficiency of livestock testing.
13.05.2025
New Zealand - Aquaculture industry trials biodegradable ties, hints at $500k for Golden Bay community projects
The aquaculture industry is trialling biodegradable gear ties in a bid to cut marine plastic waste, while the community trust could channel up to half a million dollars annually into Golden Bay projects.
13.05.2025
Namibia - Agriculture ministry seeks N$2.57 billion for food and land plans
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has tabled a N$2.57-billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on food production, land reform and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
12.05.2025
Namibia - Communities receive N$9m for livestock, crop damage
Environment, forestry and tourism minister Indileni Daniel said N$9 million was distributed to 86 communal conservancies as compensation for livestock and crops damaged by wildlife in the previous financial year.