Associations
State departments of agriculture are advocating for increased investment in apprenticeships and educational programs to address the industry's growing need for skilled workers. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has amended its policy to support federal funding for agricultural education and workforce development programs. The
Cabinet officials
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala, will inaugurate the Second Edition of ICAR-CIBA's Shrimp Farmers Conclave-2023 at Navsari on 14th September, 2023. The conclave aims to promote shrimp farming and aquaculture in Gujarat by fostering collaboration between farmers, researchers, and industry experts. Memorandums
Cabinet officials
Cyprus and the Czech Republic strengthened their bilateral ties on water conservation, as Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Petros Xenophontos and Czech Ambassador to Cyprus Vladimir Nemec met to discuss water scarcity and opportunities for cooperation. The meeting took place in a warm atmosphere, and both men confirmed
Associations
The Bavarian State Government and the Bavarian Farmers' Association have concluded a groundbreaking future contract for agriculture in Bavaria. The contract, signed by Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder and Agriculture Minister Michaela Kaniber for the state government, and the President of the Bavarian Farmers' Association, Günther Felner, and
Cabinet officials
In a significant development, a meeting was held between India's Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, and Minister for Trade & Export Growth, Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity, Minister for Land Information and Minister for Rural Communities of New Zealand, Shri Damien
Cabinet officials
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock aims to reduce the country's reliance on foreign fertilizer imports by 85%, which currently stands at $25 billion annually. The initiative, led by President Lula and Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services Geraldo Alckmin, focuses on investing in research
Agriculture
The Syria Trust Fund (SRTF) has delivered 400 MT of fertilisers to 2,000 vegetable farmers and 850 MT of fertilisers to 2,000 wheat farmers, marking a significant step in revitalising and enhancing food security in the region. The fertilisers are essential for strengthening root growth, encouraging blooming, and
Agriculture
A new study published in Environmental Sciences Proceedings reveals that the agricultural sector is highly susceptible to climate change, posing significant challenges for global food production. Researchers from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad found that agriculture contributes to between 19 and 29% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily due
Cabinet officials
The Government of Manitoba emphasized the importance of collaboration among provinces and territories to prevent the entry of African swine fever into Canada and to protect producers in the event of an outbreak. During a virtual meeting, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson encouraged his counterparts to work together to finalize an
Cabinet officials
Trade and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor will be visiting Europe this week to discuss crucial topics such as agricultural trade, climate change, WTO reform, and New Zealand's agricultural innovation. O'Connor will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and the Global Forum for
Agriculture
Investigations by Brazilian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against root-knot nematodes (RKNs), a significant threat to global agriculture. According to the research published in Plant Cell Reports, overexpression of the soybean GmEXPA1 gene reduces plant susceptibility to M. incognita by increasing root lignification. This finding could
Agriculture
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced another $325 million in funding for the Climate-Smart Commodities program, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. The latest round of funding will be distributed among 71 small and underserved farmers and ranchers, primarily in historically disadvantaged communities. This follows
