Farmers in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, have begun filing agricultural insurance claims after a prolonged dry spell caused an estimated Php 5 million in crop losses, threatening local agricultural production and livelihoods.
Proposed subsidy cuts threaten coverage for millions of farmers.
Growers can finally combine supplemental coverage with farm programs without losing protection that fits their operation. Meanwhile, federal officials are developing trade incentives for four countries that could expand demand for American cotton.
The Czech government has approved a new program: from January 2027, state insurance support will extend to large agricultural businesses as well. Small and medium-sized farms already receive such payments.
Vegetable growers in Moldova are struggling to sell their harvests despite high yields, with some leaving crops unharvested or selling directly from fields due to limited market access and import competition.
The Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA) is providing avocado growers in Busokelo District, Mbeya Region, with training on fertilizer selection and application to improve yields, fruit quality, and access to domestic and export markets.
The proposed EASE framework could provide a common reform roadmap for public sector general insurers, with a focus on improving productivity, strengthening governance, modernising technology platforms and enhancing customer service. Its effectiveness, however, will depend on how quickly the recommendations are translated into measurable operational and financial improvements.
CS Kagwe said in August that the country expects a shortfall of about 25 million 90kg bags against annual consumption of roughly 75m bags.
He said the government was implementing schemes to make women self-reliant and independent, including 'Lakhpati Didi', 'Namo Drone Didi' and 'Krishi Sakhis' (agricultural companions) under the National Mission on Natural Farming. He said women were excelling in every field and bringing honour to the nation and state.
The Maharashtra government has expanded the drought-hit area in Pune district from eight to ten talukas, adding Junnar and Ambegaon after prolonged breaks in rainfall affected kharif crop growth and increased the need for irrigation water.
Potato cultivation in Hungary has declined to 5,065 hectares in 2026, while reduced acreage and weather-related crop losses are affecting supplies across Europe.
Illinois Department of Agriculture launches eighth program year.
El Niño continues to dampen industry projections across South America. Earlier this week, severe rain and hail hit south-central Chile, where the Andean country concentrates most of its fruit production.
It could be a challenging situation–maintaining the interest of new customers once a crisis in the industry has largely passed. Such could be the case for greenhouse lettuce growers and what some of them saw following this past summer's Cyclospora outbreak.
Agricultural insurance in Catalonia approaches 1.800 million insured in 2025 and Agroseguro expects lower claims and more contracts in 2026.
Iowa farmers who plant eligible cover crops this fall can receive a $5-per-acre discount on their 2027 crop insurance premiums through a state program.