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Grain harvest in Lithuania increased 22.5%

February 2, 2016 Lithuania's grain harvest increased by 22.5% in 2015, to 6.521 million tons, from 5.324 million tons in 2014, data from Statistics Lithuania showed.

New Zealand approves selling of dairy farms to U.S.-led company

February 2, 2016 The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) of New Zealand has approved the sale of five Southland dairy farms to a United States-led company for just over $47 million.

Ukraine expands list of banned Russian products

February 2, 2016 Ukraine expanded a list of goods which supplies from Russia are banned will take effect on February 2, 2016.

Flood funding available for farmers hit by floods in Scotland

February 2, 2016 Farmers affected by recent floods will be able to apply for a grant to help repair man-made floodbanks, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has confirmed.

Coconut trees no longer considered trees in India

February 2, 2016 Coconut trees are no longer considered trees in the Indian state Goa, where authorities have reclassified them as palms to allow farmers to cut them down more easily.

USDA: $18.9 million available for agricultural scientists, educators

February 1, 2016 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of $18.9 million in grants for fellowships and higher education training projects in food, nutrition, natural resources and agriculture fields.

Oakdale added to ACP quarantine in Stanislaus County, Ca.

February 1, 2016 A new portion of Stanislaus County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one ACP in Oakdale.

Iran aims to be self-sufficient in wheat

February 1, 2016 Iran aims to be self-sufficient in wheat by improving yields but will continue to be reliant on imports for maize and barley.

China wants tougher regulation of genetically modified crops

February 1, 2016 China aims to crack down further on the cultivation of illegal genetically modified crops, following instances of the planting of unapproved strains of corn and soybeans.

Irish minister announces new support for farmers hit by flood

February 1, 2016 Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney announced details of further assistance to farmers hit in areas that were most severely affected by the recent floods.

Zimbabwe gives free cotton seed to farmers

February 1, 2016 The Zimbabwean government has provided free cotton seed to farmers in an effort to revive the sector which at one time was the country’s biggest source of export revenue.

Canadian governments help maple syrup producers recover from extreme weather

February 1, 2016 Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell announced an investment of up to $950,000 to help Nova Scotia maple syrup producers.