09:07 Risk of vegetable crop shortages due to drought and fertilizer scarcity Trade representatives report a significant decrease in vegetable supplies to markets, caused by adverse weather conditions and fertilizer shortages. Vegetable growing
16:46 MACBAN reports an increase in criminal activity in the Benue South senatorial district. The MACBAN livestock association stated that the situation in the southern part of Benue State has evolved beyond conflicts between crop farmers and herdsmen, turning into organized crime. Economics
15:13 Elephant deaths in Kenya: suspected cause is pesticide residues on tomatoes The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is investigating the causes of mass elephant deaths in the Amboseli National Park area linked to the animals' consumption of pesticide-treated crops. Plant protection
14:16 Challenges and innovations in British agriculture: an overview of the situation British farmers face economic challenges and climate change, implementing new methods of adaptation and production diversification. Economics
13:47 The problem of plastic waste disposal in the Australian agricultural sector Australian farmers face difficulties in disposing of plastic used in horticulture. Due to a lack of accessible collection services, waste accumulates on farms or requires significant costs for transport to landfills. Crop production
12:36 The Horticulture Industry Awards 2026 were presented in Wellington At the horticulture conference in New Zealand, the achievements of five professionals who made a significant contribution to the development of commercial fruit and vegetable production were recognized. Vegetable growing
11:45 Willie Nelson spoke out against the construction of data centers on Texas farmland. Musician Willie Nelson urged the public to oppose the placement of data centers in rural areas, arguing for the necessity of protecting farmland and resources. Ecology
10:28 Farmland Partners Inc. reported its second-quarter 2026 results Farmland Partners Inc. published its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The REIT intends to continue working on optimizing its corporate structure and evaluating assets for potential sale. Economics
09:36 The government of Madhya Pradesh has increased the procurement quota for mung beans and suspended the e-token system. Authorities of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh have reached an agreement with farmers to increase mung bean procurement at the minimum support price and revise fertilizer application rules, which led to the end of mass protests. Economics
16:46 The monitoring results of English farmers' opinions for April 2026 have been published. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has presented data from the annual farmers' survey, dedicated to the current vision of the industry's development. Economics
15:56 Dairy farms are implementing cooling systems due to extreme heat. To maintain the productivity of cows during drought and extreme heat conditions, livestock farmers are installing industrial fans and sprinkler systems. Livestock
14:32 Large-scale floods in Nigeria are causing damage to the agricultural sector. Heavy torrential rains have led to the flooding of agricultural land in a number of regions of Nigeria, which has caused significant financial losses for farming enterprises. Crop production
13:48 The USA resumes livestock imports from Mexico amid the fight against the screwworm fly. The United States Department of Agriculture resumes imports of cattle from Mexico following successful measures to contain the outbreak of a dangerous parasite, the screwworm fly. Veterinary medicine
12:50 Farmers in the state of Madhya Pradesh protested, demanding the procurement of their harvest. Thousands of agricultural producers in Bhopal are demanding guaranteed procurement of mung bean harvest at minimum prices and improvements to the fertilizer application system. Economics
12:05 Farmers in Zimbabwe are using antiretroviral drugs for poultry feeding. Cases of antiretroviral drug use in poultry farming have been recorded in Zimbabwe. Experts warn of serious risks to consumer health and the development of antibiotic resistance. Veterinary medicine
11:26 Experience in breeding llamas and Gotland sheep in the southern part of New Zealand Farmer Janette Buckingham from Waikawa Valley has been breeding camelids and sheep for fiber for over 30 years, which she processes into yarn in her own studio. Livestock
10:17 The New Zealand authorities have updated the terms of the RSE seasonal employment program. New Zealand's agricultural sector has evaluated the government amendments to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, aimed at protecting personnel and simplifying administrative procedures for employers. Economics
09:11 The impact of extreme heat on the vegetable and fruit harvest in Ireland The prolonged period of hot and dry weather in Ireland led to opposite results: a surplus of vegetables and serious risks to the fruit crop harvest. Crop production
16:27 Amlan International will present mineral feed additives at the SIAVS 2026 exhibition Amlan International will participate in the international exhibition SIAVS 2026, which will be held from August 4 to 6 in São Paulo. Experts will present solutions for maintaining poultry gut health. Livestock
15:20 In Katsina State, the military returned 126 head of stolen livestock to their owners. Military personnel of the Operation FANSAN YAMMA unit successfully conducted an operation to recover stolen livestock in Katsina State, Nigeria. Livestock
14:32 An organic fertilizer production plant will be built in Ghana The Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Ghana has signed an agreement with Omanbapa AgriTech Limited to establish a facility for the production of organic fertilizers to reduce dependence on synthetics. Nutrition and fertilizers
13:19 In the state of Kerala, the ANNAM.AI system is being implemented to adapt agriculture to the climate. Authorities in the Indian state of Kerala, with the support of IIT Ropar, are deploying a network of intelligent ANNAM.AI weather stations to improve the accuracy of agronomic decisions at the farm level. Ecology
12:40 Ghana has abolished the 20% excise duty on fruit juice production Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally produced fruit juices during the 2026 budget review. Economics
11:38 Methods of plant protection for vegetable crops against opossums in a garden plot To protect the vegetable harvest from opossums, experts recommend a comprehensive approach combining physical barriers, habitat modification, and the use of taste repellents. Vegetable growing
10:24 Conflict over the acquisition of agricultural land for the needs of a private university in Gombe The Kundulum Community Development Association has opposed plans to acquire agricultural land for the construction of the private Jewel University. Economics
09:26 Research has revealed a link between dairy farms and the H5N1 virus in domestic cats. An analysis of blood serum from domestic cats in California showed that proximity to dairy farms is a statistically significant risk factor for infection with the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus. Veterinary medicine
16:14 Corn and soybean futures prices decreased against the backdrop of falling oil prices and weather factors. The cost of corn and soybean futures showed a sharp decline against the background of cheaper crude oil and favorable weather forecasts for crops in the USA. Economics
15:12 Gideon Boako doubts the reliability of official inflation figures in Ghana. A deputy to a senior member of the parliamentary Finance Committee, Gideon Boako, stated that there is a discrepancy between the inflation data and actual food prices in the country. Economics
14:02 The USA resumes livestock imports from Mexico following border closures due to the screwworm. The USA will open the port of Douglas, Arizona, for Mexican livestock shipments in 30 days. Import restrictions had been in effect since May 2025 to combat the spread of the New World screwworm. Livestock
12:59 The harvest size of grain legumes in India will depend on rainfall in August and September. The total harvest volume of grain legumes for the 2026-27 season in India will be determined by the amount of rainfall in late summer and early autumn, despite the dynamics of the sowing area. Crop production
