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13.05.2025

USA - Ohio's new $80M veterinary lab set to boost livestock testing capacity

In Reynoldsburg, construction continues for a state-of-the-art laboratory for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The Ohio Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is an $80 million investment to expand and improve the efficiency of livestock testing.

13.05.2025

New Zealand - Aquaculture industry trials biodegradable ties, hints at $500k for Golden Bay community projects

The aquaculture industry is trialling biodegradable gear ties in a bid to cut marine plastic waste, while the community trust could channel up to half a million dollars annually into Golden Bay projects.

13.05.2025

Namibia - Agriculture ministry seeks N$2.57 billion for food and land plans

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has tabled a N$2.57-billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on food production, land reform and climate-resilient agricultural practices.

12.05.2025

Namibia - Communities receive N$9m for livestock, crop damage

Environment, forestry and tourism minister Indileni Daniel said N$9 million was distributed to 86 communal conservancies as compensation for livestock and crops damaged by wildlife in the previous financial year.

12.05.2025

Spain - "There is 100% crop damage from Calasparra to Yéchar"

Hailstorms have recently taken a huge toll in the Vega Media del Segura, an area in Murcia, Spain, devoted to the cultivation of stone fruit, citrus, and olives, among other crops.

12.05.2025

Scotland - Loch Duart introduces new bespoke salmon welfare standard

Scotland-based salmon farmer Loch Duart has launched its own salmon welfare standard it has dubbed the “Loch Duart Standard.”

12.05.2025

US suspends livestock imports from Mexico over screwworm infestations

The U.S. on Sunday suspended imports of livestock through the southern U.S. border to prevent the spread of New World screwworm, a move that was swiftly criticized by Mexico.

12.05.2025

Intensive farming has led to serious soil degradation in Britain and Europe

Intensive agriculture has led to soil degradation in Europe and Great Britain. Experts are calling for soil restoration to reduce climate impacts.

12.05.2025

Vietnam becomes first nation to successfully breed high-value amberjack

Vietnam has become the first country in the world to successfully breed the prized amberjack, a breakthrough achievement with significant implications for the nation’s aquaculture industry and the global seafood market.

11.05.2025

Uzbekistan launches national seromonitoring campaign to safeguard against PPR in livestock

Uzbekistan is stepping up its efforts to combat Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), a viral disease that threatens the health of sheep and goats.

11.05.2025

India - Hailstorm damages crop in Tral villages

Rains and hailstorm on Sunday lashed several villages of Pulwama district’s Tral area, causing damage to apple and other crops. At around 5 pm, the hailstorm hit multiple villages including Jawahipora, Darganiegund and their surrounding villages.

11.05.2025

India - Over 1K farmers get Rs 4.03 cr compensation

In a landmark initiative, the Alipurduar district administration has disbursed Rs 4.03 crore to 1,130 potato farmers of Kalchini Block as compensation for crop losses caused by elephant incursions.

11.05.2025

EU lowers protection for wolves as tensions grow over livestock attacks

Members of the Bern Convention, tasked with the protection of wildlife in Europe, agreed in December to lowerthe wolf'sstatus from "strictly protected" to "protected".

11.05.2025

Spain - "Difficult season due to unusual weather conditions"

Our season was largely defined by challenging growing conditions. The end of October brought a week of persistent, heavy rainfall, followed by an extended period of cloudy weather. "It was like experiencing Belgian weather in Spain—conditions that Spanish cultivation simply isn't suited for," says John Gijbels of Euro Gijbels.

11.05.2025

USA - San Joaquin County considers disaster declaration amid poor cherry season

The San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner has circulated a survey among local farmers to document the extent of crop loss.

08.05.2025

India - Gujarat’s mango produce faced a loss of up to 35% due to unseasonal rain

A sudden change in weather conditions has taken a toll on mango crops that were ready for harvest across the farms of South Gujarat and Saurashtra. The state government’s horticulturists estimate a crop loss of up to 35 percent in the Alphonso and Kesar varieties grown in these regions.

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