USA - Wisconsin dials back livestock fee increases after outcry from farmers
An outpouring of public comments prompted state agriculture officials to reduce planned fee increases for livestock markets, dealers and truckers.
17.11.2025
17.11.2025
India - Farmers devastated as extreme storms destroy key crops
Due to torrential rainfall and flooding, the southern Indian district of Yadgir has suffered devastating crop losses, The Hindu reported.
16.11.2025
South Korean growers sue state power utility, blaming climate change for crop damage
Hwang Seong-yeol stood at the edge of a golden field, watching nervously as a combine harvester crawled through his rice, churning up mud and stalks.
16.11.2025
Egypt weighs expanding desalination of agricultural drainage water to bolster food production
Egypt is examining an expansion of desalination for agricultural drainage water to support intensive food production amid mounting water scarcity, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilem said on Sunday.
16.11.2025
India - Giant African snails trigger fresh alarm in Goa; agriculture dept begins state-wide checks
Alarming reports of Giant African Land Snails (GALS) — an invasive species known to wreak havoc on agriculture — have prompted Goa’s agriculture department to launch a state-wide inspection drive.
16.11.2025
Extreme flooding leads to concerning decrease in rice yields over the last 30 years, scientists say
Extreme flooding has led to a significant reduction in one of the world's most important food staples, according to new research.
16.11.2025
UNDP, REA, GEF launch solar mini-grid to boost agriculture in Plateau State, Nigeria
In a decisive step toward rural electrification and climate-conscious development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has commissioned a 50kWp solar mini-grid in Namu, Quanpan Local Government Area, Plateau State.
16.11.2025
Vietnam - Urgent efforts to restore production after the storm
Tropical Storm No.13 has caused severe damage to the fisheries sector, particularly among marine aquaculture households in the provinces of Gia Lai and Dak Lak. Local Party committees, authorities, farmers, fishermen and traders are now rushing to overcome the aftermath and return production and business activities to pre-storm levels.
13.11.2025
Varaha Locks In A $30M Investment From Mirova For Its Regenerative Agriculture Project In India
Asset management company Mirova has made a $30 million investment into a regenerative agriculture project in India created by Asia’s leading carbon project developer Varaha.
13.11.2025
Jamaica reports US$192 million crop losses after Hurricane Melissa
The latest assessment of the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica's agriculture sector places losses at just under J$29.5 billion (approximately US$191.8 million). Agriculture Minister Floyd Green said the country's most productive zones absorbed the greatest damage, with farmers and fishers losing crops, boats, and marine equipment.
13.11.2025
EU moves to simplify common agricultural policy rules
The European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to simplify administrative and regulatory requirements under the EU's common agricultural policy (CAP). The reform aims to reduce paperwork for farmers and national authorities while maintaining environmental standards during the current CAP programming period.
13.11.2025
China's major smart agricultural drone maker unveils next-gen products
XAG Co Ltd, one of China's largest smart agricultural drone makers, has unveiled a new generation of agricultural robot products during an annual technology conference in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, aiming to drive a comprehensive upgrade of users’ production methods.
13.11.2025
Philippines - Iloilo’s P185-M agri damage after ‘Tino’ prompts insurance payouts
The agricultural devastation caused by Typhoon “Tino” has climbed to over P185 million, affecting more than 9,500 farmers and fisherfolk across Iloilo Province — but recovery efforts are now in motion as crop insurance payouts and assistance are being mobilized through the state-owned Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).
13.11.2025
EBID signs EUR 123.5 million facility to advance agricultural education and rural electrification in the Republic of Guinea
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Government of the Republic of Guinea have signed two loan agreements, totaling EUR 123.451 million, aimed at enhancing education and training on agribusiness and expanding access to clean, reliable energy across country.
11.11.2025
Philippines - Typhoon Tino expected to result in crop insurance payout of P251M to affected farmers
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) set aside nearly P251 million to cover potential crop insurance payouts to farmers affected by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi), according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
11.11.2025
Bangladesh - Paddy disease sparks fear of crop loss at Nageshwari Upazila
Farmers in Nageshwari Upazila of the district are facing a new threat as bacterial leaf blight (BLB) disease spreads across paddy fields, raising fears of significant crop loss.