USA - Department of Agriculture invests nearly $8 million in 26 game-changing programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recentlyannounced an investmentof more than $7.5 million to help reduce planet-warming gas pollution.
05.02.2025
05.02.2025
Norwegian salmon tax proposal draws sharp rebuke from ASC
A proposal to impose a surcharge on ASC-certified fish in Norway would affect more than 40 percent of the countrys salmon farms.
04.02.2025
Climate Change Drives Greek Farmers to Tropical Crops
Bananas, papayas and mangoes are some of the new crops in Greece as an increasing number of farmers are switching production to subtropical fruit due to rising temperatures.
04.02.2025
Canada - $6.5 million dollar investment for crop research announced in Swift Current
A new position was unveiled at the University of Saskatchewan that aims to bolster crop breeding in Western Canada.
04.02.2025
New plant-based post-harvest solution to debut at Fruit Logistica
Fresh Formulaics will introduce its inaugural product, Flair S1, at Berlin Fruit Logistica this week.
04.02.2025
Bonsai Robotics: $15 Million (Series A) Raised For Advancing Physical AI Solutions For Agriculture Applications
Bonsai Robotics, a developer of physical AI solutions for agriculture applications, announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding.
04.02.2025
Canada - Agriculture bracing for ‘seismic shift’ in wheat breeding
The future of wheat breeding in Canada is on uncertain ground.
04.02.2025
Australia invest $3.7M in new soil management initiative to boost agriculture
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has announced major investment plans which aim to improve farming practices in Cambodia.
03.02.2025
Australia - North Queensland farmers assess flood damage as 'wall of water' smashes banana crops
A wall of water has smashed north Queensland banana crops, as farmers wait anxiously to assess the damage from the flooding emergency.
03.02.2025
South Korea’s Raon Bada earns world’s first ASC certification for olive flounder
Seoul, South Korea-based aquaculture company Raon Bada has been awarded an Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its olive flounder, the first such certification made to any farmer of the species.
03.02.2025
India - Black thrips infestation affects up to 50% of chili crops in Khammam district
In Khammam district, chili crops are experiencing pest challenges, particularly from nalla tamara (black thrips).
03.02.2025
Belgian startup BiocSol snaps €4.4M to enable next-gen sustainable crop production
BiocSol, aBelgianstartup specialising in sustainable crop protection solutions, has snapped €4.4 million in its latest funding round.
03.02.2025
Guam - Agriculture beefs up program to reduce cattle-related road accidents, property damage
The Department of Agriculture is beefing up a livestock management program to reduce car accidents and property damage related to cattle, among other things.
03.02.2025
India - Maharashtra panel suggests 5-year ban from subsidies for misusing scheme
Recommends blacklisting CSC operators; officials say state can’t make changes without Centre nod.
02.02.2025
Costa Rica Coffee Crisis Labor Shortage Leads to Major Crop Loss
Costa Ricas coffee industry faces losses of up to 10% as Nicaraguas strictnew immigration lawsand unseasonable rains disrupt the crucial harvest season.
02.02.2025
USA - UH-Hilo working to convert agricultural waste of tropical crops into biofuel, bioenergy
The by-products and waste from papayas, pineapples, coconuts, ulu, macadamia nuts and Albezia trees may one day be converted to fuel and energy to help lower greenhouse gas emissions.