Australia - Ex-Cyclone Alfred costs NSW farmers millions in stock loss and damage

USA - USDA Offers Help For Storm Victims

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up toassistcommunities and farmers hit by the massive storm system that swept across the midsection of the U.S. over the weekend.

Pakistan - Sindh agri scientists develop new crop varieties offering higher yields

Agricultural scientists in Sindh have successfully developed new crop varieties that offer higher yields and require less water for cultivation.

"Severe weather in Spain now hitting leafy crops hardest, while watermelon plantings also raise concern"

The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops.

USA - Aiding growers with crop security in challenging climates

Food security is a concern for all Alaskans. Approximately 95 percent of food purchased in Alaska is imported, accounting for around $2 billion in sales sent out of state each year, according to the Alaska Food Policy Council.

USA - Coalition launches education campaign to support Maine aquaculture industry

Deemed aneconomic bright spot, Maine’s shellfish and seaweed farming industryhas been growing slowly but steadily, with more retail and restaurant demand and value-added product development, growing enrollment in a variety of training programs.

Canada - Drought plans keep farmers a step ahead

Prairie producers have become used to dealing with drought over the last decade.

India - Looming water shortages threaten wheat, sugar crops in Sindh, Punjab

In line with the Indus River System Authority’s advisory-cum warning, the Mangla Dam on Saturday hit its dead level — minimum operating level of 1,050 feet — which would hamper agriculture in Sindh and Punjab due to ashortage of irrigation waterin the near future.

USA - Georgia state legislature passes bill protecting access to crop protection tools

The Georgia state legislature has passed a bill protecting farmers’ continued access to crop protection tools. The bill hadstrong, bipartisan support in both chambers and is now headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.

Tajikistan's plans to expand hydroponic greenhouses for livestock feed

In Tajikistan, there are plans to increase the number of hydroponic greenhouses, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan.

PLF technologies can benefit swine industry stakeholders beyond the farm

Producers can use data from precision livestock farming technology to work more efficiently and better care for their animals.

South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales show signs of recovery

In an environment of misinformation, where some allege that South Africa’s agriculture is under siege and that farmers aren’t making solid financial decisions, it is heartening to see strong machinery sales.

New study shows how microalgae could help advance sustainable trout farming

In their latestpublicationin the journalFoods, researchers from the ecological aquaculture lab at UC Santa Cruz shared a sustainable seafood innovation years in the making.

UK - Stirling lands £3.84 million investment for marine aquaculture offshoot

The University of Stirling's Marine Environment Research Laboratory (MERL) has received a £3.84 million investment, to enhance its marine aquaculture research capacity.

India - Crop insurance scheme should cover damages caused by stray animals

It also recommended free compulsory crop insurance to small farmers with land holdings of up to 2 hectares.

Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops

Sri Lanka carried out a nationwide census Saturday of nuisance wildlife, including monkeys and peacocks, in a bid to prepare countermeasures to protect crops, officials said.