16:51 Difficulties of American livestock producers and reduction of livestock population American farmers and livestock producers are facing rising farm operating costs, which is leading to a reduction in the national livestock population and higher beef prices. Livestock
16:14 FCMB and Mastercard launched the digital platform AgroPass for farmers First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Mastercard have introduced the digital platform AgroPass, which expands access for smallholder farmers in Nigeria to finance and markets. Economics
15:04 Severe financial crisis in the US: Kansas farmers divided by the election Sharp rise in operating expenses, drop in yield, and trade wars have led to a severe financial crisis in Kansas agriculture, dividing farmers ahead of the Senate election. Economics
14:09 Growing marigolds for the Tihar festival in Sunsari district Farmer Arjun Bista from Sunsari commercially grows marigolds of the 'Table Tennis' cultivar on five katthas of land ahead of the Tihar festival. Floriculture
12:46 The effect of soil texture and depth on nutrients in agricultural systems of China A study in the Yilong Lake basin showed how soil texture and depth determine the balance and ratio of nutrients in agroecosystems. Soil and tillage
11:59 Aon and SAGE to launch AI-driven crop insurance Insurance broker Aon and SAGE are launching a new crop insurance program in the US, utilizing artificial intelligence for precise risk assessment and pricing. Economics
10:46 Agromarkets review: rising prices for Australian livestock and other topics The new episode of The Country radio show discussed record prices for Australian livestock, the situation in dairy farming, as well as health and education issues. Livestock
10:04 Banas Dairy expands french fry production capacity The Banas Dairy cooperative in the Indian state of Gujarat is increasing the capacity of its french fry processing line to five tonnes per hour. Investments in the project amounted to 51.65 crore rupees. Storage and processing
09:16 Attic find in Italy: ancient wheat helps agronomists Italian farmer Claudio Grossi accidentally discovered an old bag of seed grain in his attic. The harvested crop turned out to be a drought-resistant wheat species. Seeds and varieties
15:50 Bega Group asks FNQ dairy farmers to increase milk production Bega Group has asked dairy farmers in the Far North Queensland region to increase milk supply volumes for the Malanda plant by a third. Livestock
15:01 Dodla Dairy's net profit for the second quarter decreased by 44% Integrated dairy company Dodla Dairy Ltd reported financial and operational results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026. Economics
13:51 Growing pumpkins in Ireland: the experience of farmer Tom Dillon In County Meath, farmer Tom Dillon successfully grows pumpkins against the backdrop of overall growth of this crop in the country. According to Teagasc, the area under the crop in Ireland has increased significantly. Crop production
12:31 Parijat Industries released the herbicide Context for wheat Agrochemical company Parijat Industries introduced the new dual-action herbicide Context for broadleaf weed control in wheat crops. Plant protection
11:08 Effect of sowing dates and micro-dosing of fertilizers on maize yield in Benin A study in northern Benin evaluated the productivity of drought-tolerant maize cultivars under different sowing dates and fertilizer application. Crop production
09:58 Lighting modernization on dairy farms in Kaikoura Kaikoura dairy farmers have upgraded farm lighting to protect the night sky and rare poultry from light pollution. Livestock
09:14 Warm spring will accelerate the cherry harvest in New Zealand In some regions of New Zealand, cherry harvesting may begin one to two weeks ahead of schedule due to an abnormally warm spring. Fruit growing
16:38 Modi will inaugurate the Banas Dairy livestock breeding center worth ₹325 crore Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the operations of a new research and breeding center in Gujarat on October 30. Livestock
15:20 Recommendations for farmers on rice harvesting due to the precipitation forecast The Department of Agricultural Development issued a warning about possible rain and advised farmers to adjust their rice harvesting schedule. Crop production
14:09 Bats destroy the harvest of bananas and berries in New South Wales On the Coffs Coast in the Australian state of New South Wales, starving bats are massively damaging plantations of banana and berry crops. Plant protection
13:34 Features of livestock logistics using Stephenson Transport as an example The New Zealand family business Stephenson Transport transports over a million lambs and thousands of livestock animals annually, serving most of the North Island. Livestock
12:44 The problem of harvester shortages on Australian farms The reduction of visa quotas for working holidaymakers is causing concern among farm owners and representatives of several Australian industries. Storage and processing
12:05 Threat to honeybees: scientists are studying dangerous mites North American beekeepers face a new danger — parasitic Tropilaelaps mites. Scientists are investigating their behavior to protect insect populations. Beekeeping
10:47 Women farmers in Nasarawa State were trained in climate-smart agriculture practices The NGO Women Environmental Programme conducted a training on climate education and sustainable agricultural practices for at least 100 women farmers. Ecology
09:23 Women in Shivasatakshi grow marigolds In the municipality of Shivasatakshi, a local women's group has taken up the collective cultivation of marigolds to generate income for the Tihar festival. Floriculture
16:41 The World Jersey Cattle Conference 2027 will be held in New Zealand Dairy farmers, breeders and scientists from around the world will gather in New Zealand for a three-week event of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. Livestock
15:56 Corn, wheat, and soybean prices are falling on the Chicago exchange Grain and oilseed prices on the Chicago Board of Trade are declining under the pressure of the active harvesting in the US and the situation on world markets. Economics
14:56 A quarantine was introduced in the Sydney suburb of Enfield due to dangerous ants The discovery of dangerous fire ants at a logistics center in the Sydney suburb of Enfield led to the introduction of a strict quarantine regime. Plant protection
14:15 Avian flu outbreak on dairy farms in Yakima County Avian flu has been confirmed on eight dairy farms in Yakima County, Washington, with one human case of H5N1 confirmed in a farm worker. Veterinary medicine
13:06 A new computer model has shown the impact of climate change on livestock farmers A study of the South African region demonstrates how droughts and climate change exacerbate economic inequality among livestock owners. Livestock
11:50 SEA estimate: peanut harvest in Gujarat to decrease by 20.5% A field study by the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) forecasts a reduction in kharif peanut production in the state of Gujarat in the 2026-27 season. Crop production
