USA - Biostimulant-maker Sound Agriculture bags additional $25m, will pay growers to replace nitrogen and phosphorus
Plant-and-soil health companySound Agriculturehas completed a $25 million Series D extension raise.
17.12.2024
17.12.2024
Report finds Kenya loses $157 million due to delays in adopting Genetically Modified (GMO) crops
The report, launched at the 2024 OFAB Media Award in Malawi on December 17, 2024, by the lead researcher, Dr Emma Kovak, outlines the financial toll Kenya has faced due to its failure to embrace GMO crops.
16.12.2024
USA - Collapsed farm aid deal imperils spending package
Congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement over the weekend around economic aid for farmers and climate funding for farm conservation programs, leaving out both from the year-end funding package,as Meredith reported.
16.12.2024
Australia - Victoria’s seafood industry gets an expansion
An additional 369 hectares of water will be made available for farming in Port Phillips aquaculture reserve in a boost for the states seafood industry.
16.12.2024
Heavy rains strike a blow to crop yields in Belgium
Heavy rainfall throughout nearly all of 2024 significantly impacted Belgiums agricultural production, particularly cereals, industrial plants, and fruits, according to preliminary estimates from Statbel on Monday.
16.12.2024
Vietnam partners with Australia to pioneer water quality monitoring
A new pilot site is the first of its kind to monitor inland aquaculture in Vietnam, empowering local shrimp farmers with access to near real-time data and forecasts.
16.12.2024
India - Cyclone delays mango flowering in Karnataka, risking price drop with bumper crop
Due to the cyclones effect, there has been a delay in the flowering of mango trees in certain areas, which is expected to impact the harvesting period.
16.12.2024
Uzbekistan to invest $118.5mn in agricultural modernization and mechanization by 2026
Uzbekistan plans to invest $118.5mn in the mechanization and modernization of its agricultural sector by 2026, following a decreesignedby President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
15.12.2024
800 Bangladeshi fish farmers to receive training in modern Dutch technology
The initiative aims to enhance sustainable fish farming practices by leveraging cutting-edge technology from the Netherlands.
15.12.2024
Nigeria - Minister targets $23b for exotic livestock breed market
The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha, has called for commitment from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, saying such will enable the country to access the $23bn livestock exotic breed market and enhance leather production.
15.12.2024
India - UPL-SAS sees tech, climate solutions for growth after $200 mn investment
UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is spearheading a transformative approach to Indian agriculture, leveraging technology, digital innovations, and a holistic strategy to address the complex challenges facing the countrys farming ecosystem, CEO Ashish Dobhal revealed in an exclusive interview.
15.12.2024
Denmark And Thailand Lead Efforts For Agricultural Sustainability
Denmark and Thailand are making strides toward sustainability and addressing pressing environmental concerns, particularly related to agriculture.
15.12.2024
Pakistan eyes olive cultivation as means to boost agricultural growth
Pakistan has been eyeing an increase in olive cultivation to boost its agricultural growth, its national food security minister said this week, adding that it could position the country as a major player in the global olive oil market.
15.12.2024
Agricultural operations commence at Alhendín solar farm in South Granada, Spain
BayWa r.e.has announced that agricultural work has recently commenced at Alhendin solar park in South Granada, Spain, in association with environmental and community measures, thanks to an innovative PPA agreement with Velux Group enabling the flagship 54 MWp solar farm to integrate renewable energy generation with agriculture and biodiversity.
12.12.2024
India - Porcupines continue to pose threat to saffron crop, say growers
Farmers in south Kashmirs Pulwama district are worried over porcupines, saying these night rodents are wreaking havoc on saffron beds, digging up and destroying the precious saffron corms that are vital to the crops production.
12.12.2024
Canada - New $1.4M program aims to attract, retain rural B.C. livestock veterinarians
The province is looking to help attract and retain livestock veterinarians in rural parts of the province with a new funding program.