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16.03.2025

EU grants €15 million to modernize Cambodia’s agriculture, boost exports

The European Union (EU) Friday granted €15 million, approximately $16.38 million, to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to both domestic and global markets.

16.03.2025

India - Rain and Hailstorm Bring Cooler Weather, Crop Damage Across Rajasthan

13.03.2025

Philippines - PIRA seeks lower taxes for poor

Lower taxes for non-life protection will help Filipinos become more financially secure, especially agricultural workers and other lower-income earners, the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA) said.

13.03.2025

UK - AHDB launches research to predict nutrient release from cover crops

A new four-month initiative, funded by AHDB and three water companies, aims to forecast nutrient release from cover crops.

13.03.2025

India - Farmers take to streets across Telangana voicing concern over crop losses

Face dire situation due to drought conditions, water scarcity, irregular electricity supply; demand compensation.

13.03.2025

Curaçao Invests 1.7 Million to Accelerate Growth in Agriculture and Livestock

The Council of Ministers has approved the Action Plan for Accelerated Growth in Agriculture and Livestock, allocating 1.7 million guilders for 2025. The initiative aims to strengthen local food production, reduce reliance on imports, and promote a sustainable and economically viable agricultural sector.

13.03.2025

Atlantic Canada fish farmers group gets $473K for 2-year project

Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association getting money from ACOA to fund growth and development.

13.03.2025

Nigeria - Kaduna livestock support vaccinates 360,000 animals against anthrax

Not more that 360,000 livestock have been vaccinated by the The Kaduna State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) in a statewide campaign aimed at preventing spread of anthrax.

12.03.2025

Canada - Saskatchewan amends Crown land grazing lease formula to support livestock producers

The Saskatchewan government has revised its Crown land grazing lease rate formula in an effort to provide relief for livestock producers facing rising production costs.

12.03.2025

Chinese scientists create carbon-based nanomaterial to boost crop growth and photosynthesis efficiency

A team of Chinese scientists has created a carbon-based nanomaterial derived from agricultural waste that significantly enhances plant photosynthesis, offering a potential breakthrough in crop growth and agricultural productivity.

12.03.2025

NASA-ISRO Mission Wants to Help Farmers Map Land from Space to Optimize Planting and Harvesting Crops

TheNASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is set to deploy a satellite that will provide farmers with a powerful data stream that could help them optimize planting and harvesting crops year round.

12.03.2025

India - Government Extends Crop Insurance Schemes to 2026

The Indian government has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) until 2025-26, with a substantial budget allocation of ₹69,515.71 crore.

12.03.2025

Parliamentary Committee Advocates Expanded Crop Insurance and Incentives for Farmers

A parliamentary committee recommends the inclusion of damages caused by stray animals in the government's crop insurance scheme, PMFBY, and proposes financial incentives for paddy farmers to discourage crop residue burning.

12.03.2025

Oceanloop nets millions in loans to build first land-based shrimp farm in Spain

Company also aims to expand land-based shrimp farming operations in Germany.

11.03.2025

Alternative feeds, sea lice solutions and animal welfare innovations for aquaculture addressed in Bergen

Addressing salmon aquacultures primary challenges and opportunities, a call for collaboration emerges at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum.

11.03.2025

India - Prices of pumpkin fall, farmers destroy crop

Realizing that there was a demand for sweet pumpkin in the Mumbai market, most of the farmers in Betur village of the taluk had grown sweet pumpkin.

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