New test uses oyster waste to track devastating parasite
A Heriot-Watt scientist has worked with colleagues at the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute to develop a method to detect a deadly oyster parasite without harming the shellfish.
25.05.2025
25.05.2025
India - Unseasonal Rains Lash Saurashtra, Farmers Suffer Heavy Crop Losses
In an unexpected turn of weather, several parts of Saurashtra were hit by unseasonal rains, with certain areas receiving up to four to five inches of precipitation.
25.05.2025
US Wind proposes USD 20 million in compensation funds for commercial fishers in Maryland, Delaware
US Wind has agreed to provide USD 20 million (EUR 17.8 million) in compensation to commercial fishers and related businesses in the U.S. states of Maryland or Delaware who have been impacted by the development of wind power off the coast of Maryland.
22.05.2025
European farmers staging protests over EU's agricultural policy amid budget conference in Brussels
European farmers are protesting changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the European Union's (EU) agricultural policies, which are set to be discussed at its annual budget conference on Tuesday in Brussels.
22.05.2025
Morocco earmarks $670 million to restore livestock herd
Morocco will allocate 3 billion dirhams this year and 3.2 billion next year, or a total of 670 million dollars to restore its national herd, including through financial support to farmers, agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari said.
22.05.2025
Philippines - GCash expands insurance offerings
E-wallet giant GCash is expanding its insurance offerings with new sector-specific products that are eyed for launch this year.
22.05.2025
Vietnam - Gia Lai farmers face concerns over durian fruit loss and cashew crop failures
Unpredictable weather and shifting agricultural trends have disrupted production, leaving many growers in Gia Lai Province struggling to maintain their livelihoods.
22.05.2025
New Zealand - Livestock facial eczema breakthrough: Scientists discover new fungus species
New Zealand scientists studying a complex fungal disease that affects sheep have made a scientific breakthrough.
22.05.2025
Ireland - €135k for Louth marine infrastructure projects
€135k has been allocated for marine infrastructure projects inLouth. €112,500 has been allocated for the renewal of the sea wall and lifting equipment at Port Oriel in Clogherhead, while €22,500 has been awarded to reinforce the concrete pier harbour wall in Annagassan where erosion at base has occured.
21.05.2025
European agriculture faces growing climate risks that EU can help counter, new study finds
The European Union agricultural sector loses more than €28 billion a year, on average, as a result of adverse weather such as droughts and the EU can do more to reduce such business risks, including by expanding farm insurance, according to a groundbreaking newstudy.
21.05.2025
India - Bansai Farmers Suffer Major Crop Loss as Heavy Rains and Lake Release Flood Paddy Fields in Curchorem
Rice farmers in Bansai, Curchorem, are grappling with devastating losses after continuous heavy rainfall combined with the unannounced opening of the Nanda Lake gates led to severe flooding of their fields.
21.05.2025
Researchers make game-changing breakthrough that could solve billion-dollar problem for agriculture industry: 'Maximum impact'
Researchers have found a way to improve crop yields by addressing photorespiration. This metabolic process, which occurs alongside photosynthesis, can reduce crop productivity by up to 36%.
21.05.2025
Japan's agriculture minister dismissed after rice scandal
Takeo Eto stated that he does not buy rice because he receives it as a gift from supporters. This caused outrage amid rising prices and worsened the government's rating.
21.05.2025
Al-Sisi calls for private sector partnership to boost Egypt’s agriculture, livestock
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday urged stronger collaboration between the government, private sector, and local communities to revitalize the country’s agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors—key drivers of food security and economic development.
21.05.2025
Swiss evacuate livestock by hoof and helicopter because of landslide risk over Alpine village
Swiss authorities added livestock to the list of evacuees along with about 300 people moved out of a village threatened by a possible landslide from an Alpine mountainside overhead.
20.05.2025
USA - Kentucky farmer pleads guilty in crop fraud, must pay government $9.9 million
A Kentucky farmer agreed to pay at least $9.9 million to the federal government over fraudulent crop insurance claims. Larry Walden pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering.