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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Philippine Crop Insurance urged to create more affordable insurance products for livestock producers
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. urged the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) to modernise its operations and develop more affordable insurance products for farmers, fisherfolk, and livestock raisers.
Friday, June 21, 2024
Potential for China to resume getting grains from overseas as drought impacts crop yields
Drought is threatening China's grains output, which may force it to re-enter the global market after staying away from major purchases in recent months due to oversupply and sluggish consumption.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Economic, environmental benefits from integrating cover crops into US livestock production, USDA report finds
Integrating cover crops into livestock operations in the United States presents substantial opportunities for economic and environmental benefits, according to a new USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) report featuring contributions from f ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Philippine Crop Insurance Corp transferred to country's Department of Agriculture
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has transferred the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) from the country's Department of Finance (DOF) to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and has made changes to its composition as part of the ...
Monday, May 20, 2024
Cebu, Philippines, in state of calamity, suffers US$3.1 million in damages to crops, livestock
The governor of Cebu, the Philippines, Gwendolyn Garcia, declared on May 17 the entire province under a state of calamity as 32 of its 50 local governments reported ₱176.8 million (US$3.1 million) in damages to crops and livestock ami ...
Friday, May 17, 2024
Negros Occidental, Philippines implements US$204,000 in agricultural projects to boost crop production
The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) in Negros Occidental, Philippines, is launching three projects at the Negros First Integrated Agricultural Centre (NFIAC) in Himamaylan city, aiming to enhance the production of corn and othe ...
Monday, May 13, 2024
Kazakhstan signs agreements for crop production and veterinary service with Dutch companies
Agreements were signed by Kazakhstan and Dutch companies on May 10 in Astana, Kazakhstan, to promote bilateral relations in both agriculture and healthcare, Kazakh Invest reported.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
China anticipates record corn crop in 2024, potentially reducing US imports
China is on track to achieve a record-large corn harvest in 2024, surpassing the previous year's record, despite government initiatives aimed at shifting focus towards soybean cultivation at the expense of corn, Reuters reported.
Monday, April 8, 2024
El Nino damage to crops in Antique, Philippines exceeds US$2.4 million
The impact of the El Nino phenomenon on crops, including drought-resistant corn, in Antique province, Philippines, has resulted in damages totalling over PHP 141 million (US$2.4 million), Philippine News Agency reported.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Rabobank: Rise in gross margins of Australia's winter crops in 2024-25 with lower production cost
Gross margins for Australia's winter crops in 2024-25 are set to increase on the back of a lower cost of production, according to Rabobank.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
CSIRO launches US$36.3 million initiative to protect Australian crops, livestock
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency, has unveiled an over AUD 55 million (US$36.3 million) initiative, Catalysing Australia's Biosecurity (CAB), which aims to protect ...
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Brazil's soybean harvest reaches 55%, second corn crop planting nears completion
Brazil's soybean harvest for the 2023/24 cycle has surged to 55% of the planted area, marking a significant milestone in the agricultural calendar, according to agribusiness consultancy AgRural, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Brazil's wheat crop expected to be 9.2 million tonnes in 2024/25
Brazil's 2024/25 wheat crop is estimated to be at 9.2 million tonnes, a 14% increase from the 8.1 million tonnes estimated for the previous year, consultancy firm StoneX said on March 6.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rainfall, hailstorms impact India's wheat crops, delaying harvest
Untimely rainfall and hailstorms have battered winter-sown crops, including wheat, rapeseed and chickpeas in India's main producing areas, delaying harvesting, industry and government officials told Reuters.
Monday, February 26, 2024
CropX and Syngenta collaborate to enhance farming sustainability in US Midwest
CropX Technologies and Syngenta are working together to enhance the sustainability and productivity of Syngenta's seed suppliers in the American Midwest, aiming to revolutionise digital farm management, Business Wire reported.

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