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06.04.2025

Philippines - Bantayan hits milestone in aquaculture

In a move intended to stabilize the supply of juvenile fish for local aquaculture operations, the Bantayan Island Legislated Multi-Species Marine Hatchery (BILMSMH) announced its first harvest of 100,000 bangus (milkfish) fry.

06.04.2025

New Crop insurance programs launched for farmers in Uzbekistan

New agricultural insurance products aimed at small-scale farmers and gardeners in Uzbekistan were launched in Tashkent.The first stage of the insurance programs covers crop protection against frosts for cherries, grapes, and apricots in Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana, Andijan, and Namangan regions. The next phase will expand the coverage to include pomegranates, apples, and walnuts.

03.04.2025

Grenada farmers face crop loss from water cuts

In Mirabeau, Grenada, greenhouse growers express concern over ongoing water shortages.

03.04.2025

Germany - New marine oil distillation methods could save producers money, industry-backed case study finds

Germany-based marine oil distillation companies UIC and VTA, both of which are members of the industrial pipeline conglomerate Streicher Group, have published a joint case study suggesting that short path distillation of fish oils could save producers significant money.

03.04.2025

Ireland - Local farmers scramble to save what's left after catastrophic crop collapse

In January,StormÉowyn hit Ireland, leaving a path of destruction and flooding. T

03.04.2025

USA - How $1B in funding cuts by the Department of Agriculture could impact San Diegans

Feeding San Diego says it expects local organizations and food pantries who rely on federal government funding will now turn to their non-profit for help.

03.04.2025

Nigeria - Kwara govt launches $57.2m livestock project for agricultural transformation

The Kwara State government has embarked on an agricultural transformation initiative aimed at boosting livestock production and promoting rural development.

03.04.2025

USA - Maryland Senate OKs $100M Cut to Land Preservation Programs

The Maryland Senate approved a budget on April 1 thatslashes the state’s land preservation programs.

02.04.2025

Canada - Manitoba Pledges $150M in Agriculture Support

The Manitoba government is providing more than $150 million to support farmers, including $10 million to match federal AgriStability funding.

02.04.2025

Australia - Yumbah advances towards acquisition of Clean Seas

Port Lincoln, Australia-based vertically integrated shellfish producer Yumbah Aquaculture is making progress in its attempt to acquire Eyre Peninsula, Australia-based aquaculture company Clean Seas.

02.04.2025

Paraguay and Taiwan explore the incorporation of AI in agricultural production

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Paraguay and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) are exploring opportunities to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agricultural production, focusing on aquaculture and orchid cultivation.

02.04.2025

UK - Hayes reintroduces bill to improve crop insurance access for small farms

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined other congressmen and congresswomen to reintroduce the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2025, which aims to improve the farm safety net and expand federal crop insurance.

02.04.2025

Nigeria - Livestock productivity project to establish 20 veterinary hospitals with $500 million funding to improve animal healthcare

The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) is set to establish and equip 20 model veterinary hospitals across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones with $500M funding to improve the quality of animal healthcare.

02.04.2025

Failing crop insurance proves costly for vulnerable Indian farmers

As climate change disrupts agriculture, small and marginal farmers pay high premiums but struggle with delayed, inadequate payouts.

01.04.2025

Australian outback swamped by year’s rain in a week, devastates livestock, infrastructure

Around 100,000 cattle and sheep are dead or missing due to flooding from 500 millimetres of rain in an area the size of Texas.

01.04.2025

India - Govt scraps its ambitious ₹1 crop insurance scheme

Maharashtra government ends ₹1 crop insurance scheme due to irregularities, saving ₹7,000 crore amid fiscal deficit, plans new scheme for kharif season.

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