Agriculture/farming

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Ken Custer and Joe Thomas during an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Once the eggs of a screwworm hatch, hundreds of larvae will burrow through living flesh with their sharp mouths, eventually killing the host if left untreated.

Singapore’s first trout farm starts operating, targets 3,000 tonnes a year

The facility will initially produce 1,200 tonnes of rainbow trout a year, said Blue Aqua International, the company behind the new farm.

Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape

El Nino-driven dryness is a double blow for farmers already grappling with fertiliser and diesel shortages caused by the Iran war.

How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices

Screwworms are parasitic flies whose females lay eggs in wounds on any warm-blooded animal. Livestock and wild animals are usually the victims.

Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico

US cattle ranchers attending a presentation on the threat of the New World Screwworm in La Grange, Texas on May 1.

Planned centre will research better fish feed to help Singapore farms increase yield.

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary said the growth of aquaculture must increasingly be driven by improving productivity through better inputs.

US to cut tariffs on agricultural equipment as costs bite

Duty rate on machinery like harvesters, alongside certain other equipment, will be reduced from 25 per cent to 15 per cent.

Family in Singapore finds rare spherical egg in weekly grocery haul

The family is hoping to sell off the rare egg “if the price is right”.

Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather

Australia's agricultural bureau is expecting around 26.7 million tonnes of wheat later in 2026, which is nine million tonnes less than last season.

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