Canada - Agriculture bracing for ‘seismic shift’ in wheat breeding
The future of wheat breeding in Canada is on uncertain ground.
04.02.2025
04.02.2025
Australia invest $3.7M in new soil management initiative to boost agriculture
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has announced major investment plans which aim to improve farming practices in Cambodia.
03.02.2025
Australia - North Queensland farmers assess flood damage as 'wall of water' smashes banana crops
A wall of water has smashed north Queensland banana crops, as farmers wait anxiously to assess the damage from the flooding emergency.
03.02.2025
South Korea’s Raon Bada earns world’s first ASC certification for olive flounder
Seoul, South Korea-based aquaculture company Raon Bada has been awarded an Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for its olive flounder, the first such certification made to any farmer of the species.
03.02.2025
India - Black thrips infestation affects up to 50% of chili crops in Khammam district
In Khammam district, chili crops are experiencing pest challenges, particularly from nalla tamara (black thrips).
03.02.2025
Belgian startup BiocSol snaps €4.4M to enable next-gen sustainable crop production
BiocSol, aBelgianstartup specialising in sustainable crop protection solutions, has snapped €4.4 million in its latest funding round.
03.02.2025
Guam - Agriculture beefs up program to reduce cattle-related road accidents, property damage
The Department of Agriculture is beefing up a livestock management program to reduce car accidents and property damage related to cattle, among other things.
03.02.2025
India - Maharashtra panel suggests 5-year ban from subsidies for misusing scheme
Recommends blacklisting CSC operators; officials say state can’t make changes without Centre nod.
02.02.2025
Costa Rica Coffee Crisis Labor Shortage Leads to Major Crop Loss
Costa Ricas coffee industry faces losses of up to 10% as Nicaraguas strictnew immigration lawsand unseasonable rains disrupt the crucial harvest season.
02.02.2025
USA - UH-Hilo working to convert agricultural waste of tropical crops into biofuel, bioenergy
The by-products and waste from papayas, pineapples, coconuts, ulu, macadamia nuts and Albezia trees may one day be converted to fuel and energy to help lower greenhouse gas emissions.
02.02.2025
Cyprus - Banana farmers say lack of water guidance threatens their crops
The reservoir has been emptied, and the farmers are worried.
02.02.2025
USA - Bird flu cases grow; threat greatest for those working with livestock or wildlife
While every American has seen the effects of avian flu on egg prices, bird flu, also know as H5N1, has the potential to become a greater risk to human health.
02.02.2025
USA - Colorado hires range riders to protect livestock from wolves as Boebert pushes to delist wolves
Colorado wildlife officials are working to hire range riders to protect livestock from therecently reintroduced wolvesas some elected officials are pushing to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list.
02.02.2025
Enhanced ozone treatment system for fresh produce launched
We are excited to introduce version 2 of our ozone treatment system, which represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing sustainable and effective solutions for preserving the freshness and quality of fresh produce, said Helmut Leili, CEO at Flavour Shield.
30.01.2025
Canada - Manitoba Farmers will see lower premiums for most insurable crops
The 2025 AgriInsurance program for Manitoba has been released, offering farmers updated coverage details.
30.01.2025
University of Galway and BioAtlantis Join €2.69m EU Project to Develop Drought Solutions for Agriculture
A European research-led consortium has been established to pioneer technologies to improve crop resilience to drought stress caused by climate change.