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
11:37 The fungus Metarhizium rileyi as a control agent for the African armyworm A soil fungus capable of infecting larvae of the African armyworm, which causes damage to crops, has been discovered. This finding may serve as a basis for developing a new biological pesticide. Plant protection
10:34 India has authorized the application of ammonia in agriculture to reduce urea imports. The Indian Ministry of Agriculture has approved the use of anhydrous ammonia as a fertilizer. This decision is intended to reduce the country’s dependence on urea imports by increasing the efficiency of nitrogen nutrition for crops. Nutrition and fertilizers
09:52 The decline in global oil prices has led to a decrease in the cost of soybeans and corn. A decline in the value of soybeans and corn is being observed in global markets. The negative trend is driven by lower oil prices, caused by hopes for stabilization of the situation in the Middle East. Economics
14:56 Experts forecast a shortage of rice and tomatoes in Nigeria over the next three months. OTACCWA President Alexander Isong warned of an impending shortage of a number of food products in Nigeria, which may fuel inflation and increase the burden on households. Economics
12:21 Farmers in Punjab are shifting to environmentally sustainable rice cultivation methods. Punjab farmers have begun implementing rice cultivation methods that reduce water consumption, against the backdrop of critical depletion of the region's underground aquifers. Crop production
09:53 Water quality as a determining factor in farming efficiency and soil restoration For farmers in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, access to high-quality water resources has become more important than issues of seed supply or the cost of production inputs. Soil and tillage
16:00 Low-carbon ammonia production powered by wind energy has been launched in Minnesota An experimental facility for ammonia production to meet the needs of local agriculture using wind energy has started operating in a rural area of Minnesota. Nutrition and fertilizers
13:03 Adaptation of lambing schedules to new climatic conditions in Queensland Australian livestock producers are using multi-year climate analysis data to adjust Merino breeding cycles, aiming to minimize the negative impact of rising temperatures on flock productivity. Livestock
10:45 Foie gras producers in New York are filing an appeal against the ban on the product's sale. La Belle Farm and Hudson Valley Foie Gras are appealing to the New York State Court of Appeals to challenge the city's ban on the sale of foie gras, which has been in effect since 2019. Livestock
