Typhoon losses expose the gap Philippine crop insurance was never built to close
A co-insurance pool launching next year is designed to address it.
11.08.2026
11.08.2026
Nepal - Parliamentarians Demand National Action Plan for Monkey and Wild Boar Crop Damage
As the damage to agricultural crops by monkeys and wild boars is becoming serious, a proposal of urgent public importance has been registered in the House of Representatives demanding the creation of an integrated national action plan for a long-term solution to this problem.
09.08.2026
France - Bordeaux's smoke-taint risk: why this summer's wildfires could turn into a slow-burn claim
The vines in Bordeaux mostly survived July's fires untouched. Whether the grapes on them are still worth anything is a different question.
09.08.2026
Canada - Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July
A stormy July in the Prairie provinces led to insurance claims being filed on more than one million acres of land, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA).
09.08.2026
Government announces free EC$1.5 million crop insurance for Dominican farmers
Farmers in Dominica will receive government-funded crop insurance under a new EC$1.5 million facility aimed at shielding agricultural livelihoods from hurricanes and other climate-related disasters.
09.08.2026
India - Livestock Insurance Scheme Introduced in Maharashtra; Farmers to Get 85% Premium Subsidy
Insurance cover for livestock deaths caused by accidents, natural disasters and diseases; up to 10 animals per family eligible.
09.08.2026
India - J&K farmers receive Rs 119.67 Cr under crop insurance scheme; Rs 10.15 Cr claims still pending
Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir have received Rs 119.67 crore in crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) between 2022-23 and 2025-26, while claims worth Rs 10.15 crore remained pending as of July 24, 2026, according to data furnished by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in the Rajya Sabha.
09.08.2026
USA - Livestock Insurance Helps Producers Protect High-Value Herds from Catastrophic Losses
As cattle values continue to climb, livestock insurance is becoming an increasingly important risk management tool for producers of all sizes.
05.08.2026
Canada - Crop development on track in southeast despite weather, gophers
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture says the recent heatwave has led to the rapid development of crops, according to the latest weekly crop report. The heat also contributed to haying progress.
05.08.2026
Spain - The Government launches aid to boost agricultural insurance against climate risks
The Generalitat reinforces the Agricultural Insurance Plan 2026 with almost 29 million and greater subsidies to lower the premiums against climate risks.
05.08.2026
USA - USDA extends crop insurance premium terms, confirms 5% prevent plant buy up
Citing ongoing challenges to the U.S. farm economy, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced temporary premium payment flexibilities and reinstatement of the option to purchase additional 5% prevented planting coverage.
05.08.2026
USA - Webinar explains new forage revenue protection insurance program
For the first time, many forage producers have access to the Forage Production Revenue Protection insurance program, which provides protection against both yield and price losses.
05.08.2026
India - Rajasthan tops country with over 10 million hectares under crop insurance
Rajasthan has emerged as the national leader in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), providing financial protection to millions of farmers against crop losses caused by natural calamities and adverse weather conditions, officials said on Wednesday.
05.08.2026
India - Floodwaters recede in Balasore, damaged homes and crop loss reported
The situation across flood-affected regions of Balasore district remains critical even though the water levels finally receded after three days of inundation. Residents in affected areas have begun assessing the damage and attempting to repair their damaged homes.
04.08.2026
Philippines - Go pushes expanded agriculture insurance
SEN. Bong Go urged the government to expand crop insurance, post-harvest infrastructure, and financing programs to protect the agriculture sector from mounting risks and ensure the country’s food security.
04.08.2026
Nepal - Farmers fight wild boars to save crops
Farmers in Jajarkot are spending day and night guarding their maize fields after wild boars and monkeys began destroying crops across several villages in Bheri Municipality.