India's Farm Insurance Goes Digital, Attracting Major Capital
Agricultural insurance in India is evolving beyond simple aid to create a detailed risk management system.
06.04.2026
06.04.2026
Pakistan - Rain persists in Rawalpindi and Islamabad as farmers fear wheat crop losses
Rain continued in Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Saturday, while authorities remained on alert in Murree and along Leh Nullah. Farmers in the Potohar region also expressed concern over possible damage to standing wheat crops from rain and hailstorms.
02.04.2026
USA - Court rejects crop insurance tech vendor's emergency bid to block USDA rule
The federal agency had greenlit the business model three times before reversing course.
02.04.2026
Ukraine plans to expand crop insurance program
The state crop insurance program in Ukraine is planned to be gradually scaled up and expanded to cover a wider range of crops. This was announced by the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture Taras Vysotskyi, as reported by Latifundist.
02.04.2026
Indian hailstorms damage 14,809 hectares of grapes, pomegranates, and onions
Unseasonal rain and hailstorms have affected agricultural production in Baglan taluka, India, impacting multiple crops and farm operations. The event has affected 14,809 hectares (36,586 acres) of farmland and approximately 19,550 farmers.
02.04.2026
UNDP Partners with ATI to Build Sustainable Agricultural Insurance Systems in Tanzania
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Association of Tanzania Insurers, has launched a new Technical Assistance initiative to strengthen agricultural insurance in Tanzania.
02.04.2026
Kenya introduces invoice financing for fresh produce sector
Avenews, an agri-fintech company, and the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya have announced a partnership aimed at addressing cash flow constraints in Kenya's fresh produce sector.
02.04.2026
Romania ranks 1st in EU for sunflower; Agricultural crop production rises across all crops in 2025
Plant-based agricultural production increased in 2025 across all major crops, particularly due to higher yields per hectare, while the cultivated area expanded for most crops, according to provisional data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
01.04.2026
India - Hailstorm damage: Lad orders crop survey, relief for farmers
Labour minister Santosh S Lad on Wednesday directed officials to complete the survey of agricultural and horticultural crops damaged by an unexpected hailstorm in villages across Kalghatagi taluk and other parts of the district and submit the report at the earliest to facilitate relief to farmers as per norms.
01.04.2026
USA - Stray Voltage Case Raises Legal and Insurance Questions for Dairy Producers
Farm legal expert Roger McEowen highlights the legal challenges surrounding stray voltage, a recent court decision, and what it means for agricultural producers.
01.04.2026
New Study Reveals Crop Insurance Gaps
Crop insurance is an important tool that helps farmers manage risks caused by natural disasters such as floods, hail, and fires. It provides financial protection and is a major part of government spending under agricultural policies like the Farm Bill.
01.04.2026
Brazil - Fruit Attraction São Paulo reinforces its position as a major event in the fruit trade industry
In its third edition, Fruit Attraction São Paulo cemented its role as a key gathering for Latin America's fruit and vegetable industry, marked by lively trade activity, increased international participation, and stronger collaboration among companies.
01.04.2026
Canada - Temporary strychnine approval leaves gaps in coverage for Saskatchewan
Conservative MP for Swift Current-Grasslands-Kindersley Jeremy Patzer warns gaps in coverage may leave farmers struggling to control Richardson ground squirrels.
01.04.2026
Costa Rica boosts agri exports with digital campaign
Consumer expectations in global food markets are shifting, with sustainability, traceability, and production standards increasingly influencing purchasing decisions, particularly in Europe.
30.03.2026
Ukraine - Preferential lending for farmers under 5-7-9 program extended until spring 2027
Ukraine’s spring sowing campaign has started on time with optimal soil moisture levels, and the government has expanded its support tools for farmers, including preferential loans, crop insurance, and security measures in frontline zones, said Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Taras Vysotsky.
30.03.2026
India - Gurugram seeks crop loss survey after 'unseasonal rain hits Rabi harvest'
The district’s agriculture department has sought a detailed survey report from private insurance companies to assess crop loss caused by unseasonal rains over the past two weeks, officials said on Sunday, following complaints from farmers across Sohna, Pataudi, Farrukh Nagar and Gurugram’s outskirts.