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06.03.2025

USA - Delaware farmers could save 30% on crop insurance costs

Crop insurance is a significant but necessary expense for farmers. A program from the Delaware Department of Agriculture, with $2 million in funding from the USDA aims to help farmers afford that coverage.

06.03.2025

India - Water shortage in Rajasthan puts farmers’ crops at risk

Rajasthan faces a severe irrigation crisis as low water levels in Himachals dams have halted supply in Indira Gandhi Canal. Farmers in Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, and Bikaner struggle as crops dry up, sparking protests and urgent calls for water relief.

06.03.2025

Nigeria - Gombe farmers keep vigil as Hippos wreak havoc on crops

Farmers in Difa Community, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, have resorted to staying on their farmlands to guard against increasing hippopotamus attacks that threaten their crops and livelihoods.

06.03.2025

Tanzania - 115 irrigation projects completed to enable farmers to carry out multiple crop harvests

A total of 115 irrigation projects implemented by the government across various regions of Tanzania have been completed, empowering farmers to grow more than one crop per year.

06.03.2025

DARO secures $1.1M to help pork producers detect disease early, act fast

Funding will accelerate the commercialization of firms pathogen surveillance technology, which provides whole-herd, non-invasive and routine molecular testing for swine producers.

06.03.2025

Australia - Animal welfare investigation launched into Tasmanian salmon farming

The welfare investigation follows mass deaths of farmed salmon in Tasmania in recent weeks due to a bacterial disease.

05.03.2025

Ghana receives $2.8m crop insurance premium for farmer

Ghana has received a $2.8 million crop insurance premium, part of which will be distributed to smallholder farmers in northern and southern Ghana affected by the 2024 dry spells.

05.03.2025

Dutch Royals Visit Potato Fields in Cyprus, Highlight Agricultural Ties

Dutch King Willem-Alexanderand Queen Maxima toured a Cypriot potato field and a production facility Tuesday during a visit to the Mediterranean island nation.

05.03.2025

Canada - Vive Crop Protection receives $2.3M to enhance lab capabilities

On March 4, Vive Crop Protection was one of seven companies in southern Ontario receiving development funds in the amount of $2.3 million.

05.03.2025

Turkey - High-Tech Greenhouses Increasing Agricultural Production in Çukurova

Adana, as one of the provinces with high agricultural potential in Türkiye, hosts important projects to increase agricultural production.

05.03.2025

Cabinet approves ₹3,880 crore scheme to prevent, control livestock diseases

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with a total outlay of ₹3,880 crore.

05.03.2025

Coffee Prices Rally as Dry Weather in Brazil Risks Harming Coffee Crops

Coffee prices today extended this week's rally, with arabica posting a 2-week high and robusta posting a 1-1/2 week high

03.03.2025

Morocco strengthens its marine protected areas and sustainable aquaculture

Marine protected areas and sustainable aquaculture represent a vital sector for the regional economy of Morocco, particularly in the southern provinces, as reflected in the reforms and development strategies included in the roadmap that the country has drawn up for the medium and long term.

03.03.2025

USA - Concerns grow over wolf attacks on livestock in Modoc County

Concerns are mounting in Modoc County after a series of wolf attacks on livestock, with the latest incident occurring on Saturday at a ranch in Jess Valley.

03.03.2025

Banana supply lower to start in 2025 thanks to La Niña

While the first quarter of the year typically presents sourcing challenges on bananas due to seasonal weather conditions, 2025 has been particularly difficult.

03.03.2025

Dutch-Ethiopian partnership advances sustainable agriculture and trade

In 2024, the Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) team at the Netherlands Embassy in Addis, Ethiopia, engaged in activities to enhance food security, sustainable agriculture, and trade facilitation.

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