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12.12.2024

Ancient Maize Discovery in Brazil Offers New Clues About Crop Domestication

Scientists have unearthed a groundbreaking discovery in the Peruacu Valley caves of Minas Gerais, Brazil: ancient specimens of partially domesticated maize (Zea mays) with traits resembling its ancestral form, suggesting South America had a pivotal role in shaping one of the worlds most important crops.

12.12.2024

USA - Innovative farm in Sawyer grows local crops during North Dakota winters

Local farmers in the Minot area arent letting the cold weather stop them from growing produce. Farmers are using innovative techniques to make local food accessible during North Dakotas long winter.

12.12.2024

Agri Spray Drones Collaborates with EAVision to Boost U.S. Agricultural Drone Tech

Agri Spray Drones, a leading provider of drone-based spraying solutions for American farmers and custom applicators, today announced a new partnership with EAVision, a drone manufacturer focused on empowering agricultural communities.

12.12.2024

World Bank Approves $250 Million To Support Agriculture Sector Recovery In Türkiye's Earthquake-affected Areas

The World Bank Board today approved $250 million in financing for Turkiye to support the resilient recovery of the agriculture sector in areas devastated by the February 2023 earthquakes.

11.12.2024

Pakistan - Director Livestock Visits Jhang, Distributes CM Livestock Cards Among Cattle Farmers

Director Livestock Dr. Syed Nadeem Badar on Wednesday visited various veterinary hospitals in Jhang and Shorkot to distribute Chief Minister (CM) Livestock Cards among the cattle farmers.

11.12.2024

AfDB’s $2.2bn for Nigeria’s SAPZ Phase II seen boosting agriculture

The African Development Bank has confirmed the mobilisation of $2.2 billion for its transformative Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Nigeria Phase II project during the recent Africa Investment Forum, expected to boost agricultural output in the country.

11.12.2024

EU approves €155 million Danish seafood processing scheme

The European Commission has greenlit a 155 million EURO scheme aimed at advancing sustainability in Denmarks fishery and aquaculture processing industries.

11.12.2024

Namibia - FNB rolls out drought relief for agricultural sector

In response to the persistent drought in Namibia, First National Bank has launched a drought relief initiative to support the agricultural sector.

11.12.2024

USA - New Florida agriculture facility in Tallahassee promises $70M savings for taxpayers

Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson joined state and local leaders this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art facility for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the Conner Complex in Tallahassee.

11.12.2024

Armenia - Prime Minister chairs consultation on agricultural insurance

A consultation led by Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan was held to discuss issues related to agricultural insurance.

10.12.2024

USA - USDA funds $25M initiative for sustainable packaging in specialty crop exports

Regulatory measures in the U.S., Canada, and the EU are driving efforts to enhance packaging sustainability.

10.12.2024

India - Thanjavur: Farmers demand compensation for damaged sugarcane crops

Members of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association staged a protest in front of the Thanjavur district collectors office on Monday, urging the government to compensate sugarcane crops damaged by recent rains, reported The Times of India.

10.12.2024

Nigeria - Ogun to Sign $10m Investment on Oil-palm By-product As Abiodun Woos JBS, Brazilian Livestock Giant

A $10 million investment is set to be signed between the Ogun State Government and a Moroccan firm in the next few weeks.

10.12.2024

USA - California loses 8.4 million birds in past month to bird flu

California farmers euthanized nearly 3 million birds impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza during the first week of December and more than 30 dairy herds tested positive for the disease, according to USDA.

10.12.2024

First-Ever Agricultural Drone Pilotage Course Wraps Up in Northern Belize

Twenty-six participants have successfully completed Belizes first-ever Introductory Course to Agricultural Drone Pilotage, a 42-hour training program aimed at modernising the countrys agriculture sector.

10.12.2024

Thai shrimp farm adopts humane stunning system to advance animal welfare

Sea Farms, a shrimp farm in Thailand, has become the first in the region to install a new humane stunning system developed by Ace Aquatec, a Scotland-based aquaculture technology company.

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