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Agriculture sector holds immense potential in J&K, Omar tells FICCI
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the agriculture sector in the state holds immense potential and requires focused attention towards value addition to unlock full gamut of business opportunities. The Chief...

Farmers face mounting losses amid low prices and rising production costs
News Farmers face mounting losses amid low prices and rising production costs October 14, 2025 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Ag Policy, Crops, Exports, News A Kansas farmer says it isn’t just low commodity prices that are causing problems for...

Farmers protest over loss of crop due to heavy rains in Telangana
Hyderabad: A group of farmers led by the Bharatiya Kissan Sangh (BKS) on Tuesday, October 14 protested over crop loss due to the recent heavy rains in Telangana. The protest was held in Nirmal district in front of the collector’s office. Farmers...


Agric Experts Advocate Livestock Investment To Address Food Security
1 A group under the auspices of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) has stated that investment in crop production alone will not ensure food security in the country. The state chairman of the association, Mr Peter Uidia...

Farmers implement strategies to sustain livestock
Precious Manomano The livestock situation indicates that grazing conditions are generally fair, but the nutritive value of pasture has significantly declined as the dry season progresses, the Agricultural Rural Development Advisory Services...

Farmers welcome revised methane targets and govt announcement ruling out methane taxes
Summarised by Centrist New Zealand farmers have welcomed the Government’s decision to revise its biogenic methane targets, calling the new goals “sensible” and “grounded in science.” The updated 2050 target will now require a reduction of 14–24...
Farmers Condemn False Allegations Against NPA CEO And Disown “Pseudo Farmer”
The Farmer Cooperative Group of Ghana has strongly disassociated itself from a social media user known as “Farmer Wadwen” following what it describes as false and malicious allegations made against the Chief Executive Officer of the National...

Minister Agriculture Launches ‘Gbadin Process Rice’
Agriculture Minister Alexandar Nueteh on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 launched Gbadin Process Rice project, reaffirming government commitment to supporting farmers for more food production in the country. He explained the government has set 13...

Policy Updates: Farmers left waiting as shutdown delays aid and services
Farmers left waiting as shutdown delays aid and services (Politico): The government shutdown is putting more strain on farmers already squeezed by high input costs and volatile markets. Key USDA services like farm loans, conservation payments, and...

Farmers Condemn False Allegations Against NPA CEO and Disown “Pseudo Farmer”
The Farmer Cooperative Group of Ghana has strongly disassociated itself from a social media user known as “Farmer Wadwen” following what it describes as false and malicious allegations made against the Chief Executive Officer of the National...

European Union Commits Billion to Drive Nigerian Agricultural Transformation
Nigeria’s vital agricultural sector is poised for a significant injection of capital following the announcement of a major financing package from the European Union. In a crucial move aimed at boosting food security, enhancing export...

Egypt to host FAO’s Regional Leadership Academy for agri-food systems
Egypt and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have signed a letter of intent for Egypt to host the FAO’s Regional Leadership Academy, a centre aimed at training leaders and decision-makers in transforming agri-food systems. The...

Philippines, Brunei sign pact on agri-fisheries trade
Alden Monzon - The Philippine Star October 15, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has inked an agreement with Brunei to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and fisheries as part of broader efforts to boost regional food...

PJTAU, Western Sydney University sign MoUs for agri collaboration
PJTAU and Western Sydney University have signed MoUs for collaboration in agricultural education and research. Initiatives include a dual degree BSc Agriculture programme, PG and PhD opportunities, and AI-based technologies in agriculture to...

Transition in agriculture must be worker-centred, socially just, and climate-resilient
By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, Oct 14, GNA – The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) says the transition in agriculture must be worker-centred, socially just, and climate-resilient. To achieve this, Ghana must integrate just transition principles...

Arkansas farmers to suffer losses for corn, cotton, long grain rice, soybeans, UADA analysis shows
Arkansas farmers stand to lose more than $273.71 per acre for corn and $85.02 per acre for soybeans in 2025, according to a new analysis from the U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Arkansas farmers will lose hundreds of dollars per acre...

Land O’Lakes CEO says ‘we need more legal immigration’ to help American farmers because a lack of labor could trigger a ‘black swan event’
At Fortune’s Most Powerful Women (MPW) conference Tuesday morning, Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford warned that American farmers face a critical labor shortage that could lead to a “black swan event” if the U.S. doesn’t institute more pathways for legal...

Egypt, Mauritania discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has held talks with Mauritania’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Sidi Ahmed Ould Abouh, to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in agriculture and promote...
Assistance to farmers hurting over the loss of export sales is on hold during government shutdown
The U.S. government shutdown has resulted in the loss of this month’s Dairy Products report, the U.S. Dairy Trade report, the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, last week’s Crop Progress and Crop reports, and many others, which meant...