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Jeju Island Leads Kiwi Production in South Korea
Jeju Island has achieved the top rank in kiwi production in South Korea. Last year, Jeju had 335 hectares of kiwi cultivation, producing 8,711 tons of kiwis. Although the cultivation area is second to Jeollanam-do, Jeju’s production exceeded it.
Urgent call for assistance for southern Africa after cyclones and floods: climate shocks upend rural livelihoods
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has launched an urgent call for assistance for southern Africa which has been hit by a series of climate disasters since the start of the year that have upended the lives of millions of people.
FAO leads global efforts to strengthen aquaculture for food and sustainable development
Rome - Aquaculture has seen enormous progress in recent decades and is destined to produce the majority of the ever-growing demand for aquatic food.
Brazil confirms first ever avian flu cases in wild birds
Brazil, the world's top chicken exporter, has for the first time confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases but only in wild birds, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday.
Jacto takes to NAMPO, a self-propelled fertilizer spreader with various technologies
The Brazilian company will also exhibit its self-propelled sprayers of the Uniport line with nozzle-by-nozzle technology and precision agriculture tools
Column: US Corn Belt drought worse than a year ago despite national improvement
NAPERVILLE, Illinois, May 11 (Reuters) - Drought coverage in the continental United States this week fell to the lowest levels since June 2020, but dryness has escalated in the western Corn Belt, where subsoil moisture reserves are below a year ago.
Spain to spend 2.2 bln euros to alleviate drought impact
The Spanish government plans to spend 2.19 billion euros ($2.4 billion) on new water supplies, subsidies and direct aid to farmers to alleviate a prolonged and worsening drought they say has decimated production of rice, cereal and olives.
Why eastern Europe's grain producers face a perfect storm
When global grain prices started falling last year after a spike in the first months of the war in Ukraine, Poland's then agriculture minister urged farmers to hang onto their harvests in the hope of a rebound and better returns.
Viviane, a young graduate swearing by agriculture to achieve her dreams
Viviane Kakou, who has a master’s degree in geography, didn’t want to spend her career in an office. She chose agriculture out of passion. Thanks to the African Development Bank , her dream of becoming an agricultural entrepreneur is taking shape.
Global Connected Agriculture Node Shipments to Reach 187 Million Units by 2030
Global connected agriculture node shipments will grow at a CAGR of 30% from 23 million units in 2022 to reach 187 million units by 2030