Extreme Weather and Pest Surges Challenge Japanese Rice Farmers
Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced Wednesday that it expects “frequent” outbreaks of stink bug species known to damage rice crops…
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Agri-Robots Demonstrate the Future of Clean and Efficient Farming
The Biovelddag, held on Thursday, July 3 in Lelystad, once again drew a large crowd this year. Attendees came to explore the latest advancements in weed…
New Agro-Industry Push to Boost Pakistan’s Exports and Rural Economy
ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday instructed the relevant authorities to develop a detailed action plan aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity…
Minimum Price Policy Drives Wheat Buying in Major Chinese Provinces
Beijing: China’s summer grain procurement has reached its peak season, with total purchases surpassing 50 million tonnes nationwide—marking one of the highest levels in recent years,…
Clean Farming Key as Cambodia Begins Durian Exports to China
With Cambodia officially gaining approval to export fresh durian to China, a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has called on farmers—especially…
Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector Suffers from Policy Paralysis
The Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA) has expressed serious concerns over delays and inefficiencies within the Department of Plant Protection, cautioning that sluggish registration and import…
Food Security Threatened as Government Drops Research Projects
Pakistan, July 5 – The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has been rendered nearly inactive for the fiscal year 2025–26, as no research projects were included…
Egypt and Poland Forge New Ties to Revolutionize Desert Agriculture
Amr Abdel Wahab, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Egyptian Countryside Development Company, welcomed Polish Ambassador to Cairo Michał Murkociński and his accompanying delegation at the…
2025 Budget Prioritizes Agriculture Health and Education in Rural Area
ISLAMABAD: On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that his government is committed to enhancing the quality of life in rural areas through focused investments in…
Agriculture Boom Pushes Türkiye Into World’s Top Seven Producers
Türkiye’s agricultural production hit a record high, increasing from $68.9 billion in 2023 to $74 billion in 2024—a 7% rise that placed the country among the…