24.07.2025

Governments Of Canada and Manitoba Investing More Than $6 Million to Grow Local Food Processing Economy and Support Jobs

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $6 million to help grow the economy by increasing food production facilities and supporting jobs across Manitoba under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced here today.

23.07.2025

First seaweed harvest completed at farm within Dutch offshore wind project

The first harvest has been completed at North Sea Farm 1, a commercial-scale seaweed farm located within the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm off the coast of the Netherlands. The project is being developed by the non-profit North Sea Farmers.

23.07.2025

India - Government Initiatives to Promote Organic and Climate-Smart Farming

Organic farming initiatives are gaining momentum across India, driven by the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER).

23.07.2025

UK - Farmer raises red flags as extreme heat wipes out key crop: 'We are looking at ... making a loss on it'

One English wheat farmer is concerned that the extreme heat and dry spell England has been experiencing will result in significant crop losses this year, theBBCreported.

23.07.2025

Mexican farmers embrace nopal forage as alternative feed for livestock

As drought conditions persist in northern Mexico,agricultural authorities and livestock producers are turning tonopal— the prickly pear cactus, and specifically its edible pads — as a sustainable, affordable solution for livestock feed.

23.07.2025

Nigeria - MACBAN asks Tinubu’s govt to integrate climate resilience into livestock planning

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria on Wednesday called on the federal government to integrate climate resilience strategies into national livestock and agricultural planning.

23.07.2025

Canada - OPINION: Urban boundary expansion among 'most urgent' issues facing farmers

Land use and the need to preserve farmland in the face of development pressure, energy projects, and non-agricultural land uses dominate the conversation at Ontario Federation of Agriculture roundtables.

22.07.2025

Farmers protest outside Agriculture Department office in Karnal over urea shortage

Holding banners and raising slogans, the farmers accused the authorities of failing to ensure adequate urea supply.

22.07.2025

Guyana launches landmark premium-free crop insurance for rice farmers

In a groundbreaking move to protect farmers from climate-induced losses, Guyana President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday launched a premium-free crop insurance programme for rice farmers, hailing it as a historic step toward climate resilience and agricultural modernization.

22.07.2025

Insurance coverage for cherry orchards in Azerbaijan almost triples

In 2024, the total insurance coverage for cherry orchards in Azerbaijan amounted to 1.4 million manats ($823,529), while in 2025 this figure has almost tripled to 3.9 million manats (just over $2.294 million),Reportinforms, citing Azerbaijan’s Agrarian Insurance Fund.

22.07.2025

India - 2K acres flooded in Sirsa, cotton crop wiped out, farmers demand special girdawari

Recent heavy rains in Nathusari Chopta block of Sirsa district have left a trail of devastation across over 2,000 acres of farmland in seven villages.

22.07.2025

Canada - Greenview declares agricultural disaster for livestock industry amidst drought and pest challenges

The Municipal District of Greenview in west central Alberta is sounding the alarm over challenging conditions faced by the livestock agricultural industry.

22.07.2025

“We believe Canada’s food producers can lead the world in sustainable, high-output agriculture”

Through partnerships with Growcer, food banks, and community farms, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is positioning vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) as a strategic solution to climate, skills, and food access challenges.

21.07.2025

How mobile forage analysis is reshaping feed efficiency on livestock farms

With rising production costs, shifting subsidies, and the urgent call for climate-conscious farming, livestock producers face an uphill battle.

21.07.2025

USA - Florida farmers get half-billion grant after destructive hurricane seasons

The federal government intends to direct more than a half-billion dollars to Florida to help agriculture workers recover from the onslaught of severe weather that hit the Sunshine State over the past two years.

21.07.2025

AfDB offers Morocco $116m loan to support sustainable agriculture

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan worth $116.4 million to support sustainable farming, led by women and young people in Morocco.