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New €25 million scheme to support dairy beef sector in Ireland

March 25, 2024 Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., announced the opening of a new support measure for dairy farmers producing calves destined for beef production.

Edward Wengryn will serve as New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture

March 25, 2024 Governor Phil Murphy announced that Edward D. Wengryn will serve as the New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture, following his appointment by the State Board of Agriculture on March 22.

Bangladesh mandates that watermelons are to be sold by piece, not by weight

March 25, 2024 The Directorate of the National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) in Bangladesh has mandated that watermelons are to be sold by the piece, not by weight, to prevent consumer exploitation.

India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely

March 23, 2024 India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely.

Zambia allows wheat imports to address domestic shortfall

March 22, 2024 The Zambian Cabinet has approved an amendment to a statutory instrument instituted in 2015, which banned the importation of wheat into the country, a government spokesperson said Thursday.

Australia approves agriculture visa for Southeast Asian workers

March 22, 2024 The Australian government has announced the approval of the agriculture visa subclass 403, targeting workers from various agriculture sectors across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.

Scotland's farm income at record high in 2022-23

March 22, 2024 The Chief Statistician has released figures on 2022-23 farm incomes. These show that average income increased to its highest level since 2012-13, after adjusting for inflation.

State in Nigeria to buy 108 tractors for small farmers

March 22, 2024 Cross River State in Nigeria is to procure 108 three wheel tractors for smallholder farmers.

Cotabato province in Philippines to buy at least 20 buffaloes to boost milk production

March 22, 2024 The provincial government of Cotabato is set to buy at least 20 buffaloes for its livestock dispersal and help boost local milk production in support of the program of the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Carabao Center (PCC).

Hong Kong suspends import of poultry meat and products from areas in Sweden and U.S.

March 21, 2024 The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that it has suspended import of poultry meat and products from areas in Sweden and the United States.

Germany seeks to appease farmers with tax relief

March 21, 2024 Germany\'s finance minister wants to let farmers spread their earnings over several financial years to help reduce their taxes, he said on Wednesday, as governments across Europe look for ways to stem a wave of protests in the agricultural sector.

Second biggest processing factory in Nigeria formally opened

March 20, 2024 In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria\'s agriculture sector and reduce reliance on imported tomato paste, significant developments have been made under the guidance of Abubakar Bagudu, the current Minister of Budget and Economic Planning.