Canada & Ontario Governments CAD25M Investment in Agriculture
Key Takeaways: Investment in Agriculture: Canada and Ontario governments commit up to $25 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). Aim:.
Government
Investments
Government
Queensland’s AgTech Roadmap for Hi-Tech Agricultural Development
Key Takeaways AgTech Roadmap Finalized: The Palaszczuk Government, with industry input, finalizes an AgTech Roadmap to bolster Queensland’s agricultural sector. Boosting High-Tech Agriculture:.
AgroFood
Grants
USDA
USDA Launches Initiatives to Elevate U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has initiated a new effort to bolster the specialty crops sector in America, in alignment with the Biden-Harris Administration’s.
Government
Plant Science
Policy & Regulation
European Parliament Drafts New NGT Regulations
The European Parliament is currently reviewing a significant proposal on regulating New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) for plants, which could potentially reshape the future.
Government
Innovation
Research
USDA
The Sam Farr Crop Research Center Opens
Key Takeaways The Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and Protection Research Center is a newly opened, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing agricultural.
Government
Investments
Smart Farming
ADB and Bangladesh Ink $106M Agri-Water Deal
Key Takeaways: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Bangladesh government have signed a $106 million loan agreement to improve water resources management.
Government
Investments
Smart Farming
$30 Million On Farm Connectivity Program Opens for Applications in Australia
Key Takeaways: The Albanese Government has launched the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) to boost agtech adoption among Australia’s primary producers. The program.
Agriculture
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Economy
Government
The Tomato Suspension Agreement: A Pillar of U.S.-Mexico Trade
Key Takeaways: NatureSweet, backed by tomato producers and trade associations, urges the U.S. Department of Commerce to uphold the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement..
USDA
USDA Announces New Organic Animal Welfare Standards
Key Takeaways The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized new Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS). The new regulations clarify outdoor access.
Government
Plant Science
MEPs Advocate for Drastic Reduction in Chemical Pesticide Use by 2030
Key Takeaways MEPs have voted to reduce the use and risk of chemical plant protection products by at least 50% by 2030. A.