Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan met on Tuesday with World Food Programme Country Director Marianne Ward to discuss enhancing cooperation on agricultural and development projects to support the sector and strengthen its resilience to challenges.
Federal and local officials outlined a two-part plan Tuesday to protect upstream farmers whose land may be inundated during operations of the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project.
Himachal Pradesh introduces a specialized insurance scheme to compensate farmers and laborers injured or killed by agricultural machinery.
Partial crop losses on Nigerian farms have more than tripled in five years, climbing from roughly six percent of cultivated plots in the 2018/19 season to more than 20 percent in 2023/24, according to a World Bank analysis of General Household Survey–Panel data.
The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh nationwide survey of elephant corridors and sought a status report on keeping them free of obstructions. The court said crop damage cannot justify barriers and asked the Centre to examine firearms, fireballs and mashaals used against elephants.
The Philippines' House of Representatives has approved a bill seeking to expand agricultural insurance coverage to farmers and fisherfolk facing losses from natural disasters, diseases and other risks.
The Guam Department of Agriculture opened the application window Monday for farmers to seek compensation for crops lost to Typhoon Bavi, giving growers until Sept. 2 to file for help under the island's Crop Loss Compensation Program.
The collector later clarified that there was no budgetary provision to compensate crop losses caused by electric sparks.
Agriculture forms the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, providing employment for over 70 per cent of the population and contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. However, despite its critical role, Nigeria faces persistent food insecurity.
Following the torrential storms of 2025, thousands of black olive trees in the mountainous region of Nghe An province were broken, uprooted, or severely damaged.
Displaced residents in Canada's British Columbia are struggling after mass wildfire evacuations, with many forced to relocate livestock and rebuild without insurance.
The Guam Department of Agriculture is opening the application period for the Crop Loss Compensation Program for eligible agricultural losses resulting from Typhoon Bavi.
Germany’s farmers’ association warned Friday that persistent drought and summer heat will spell reduced harvests and even total crop failures in the worst-hit regions.
Were protesting against the J&K government, accusing it of failing to implement the scheme despite repeated demands from farmers.
The minister said districts had received uneven rainfall following the El Niño event, affecting crops under cultivation. The government would take further action if drought conditions persisted in accordance with prescribed norms.
A healthy root system starts with clean, oxygen-rich water. In the Netherlands, gerbera grower EveryD Flowers and bell pepper grower De Tuindershoek have both been looking for ways to further improve their water quality.