Spring frost hits Polish apple varieties unevenly
Spring frosts have affected Polish apple varieties differently this season, with some performing better than initially expected and others facing substantial losses.
22.10.2026
22.10.2026
Spain - Flooded fields in Valencia and Alicante and 130 hectares of greenhouses affected in Almería
The arrival of storm Adam on the Mediterranean coast has brought heavy rainfall that has hit the Valencia region hardest, particularly the coastlines of the provinces of Valencia and Alicante, though the inclement weather has also hit other regions including Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands.
21.10.2026
USA - Safety Net or System Change? Minnesota Farmers Weigh Competing Visions
The state’s District 1 race offers a choice between an incumbent focused on crop insurance and markets, and a challenger calling for tariff relief and corporate accountability.
21.10.2026
South Korea - Extreme heat drives livestock insurance claims past 2,000 cases
Extreme summer heat has pushed livestock insurance claims from farms past 2,000 cases in the last two months, with pigs and poultry bearing the brunt.
21.10.2026
India - Government launches Pashudhan Bima Portal to streamline livestock insurance, claims and monitoring
The Government today launched Pashudhan Bima Portal in New Delhi. The Portal will provide a single, integrated digital platform for livestock insurance, enabling streamlined policy issuance, claim processing, monitoring and reporting in case of animals insured under the Livestock Insurance Scheme of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
21.10.2026
Malaysia - Perak Perhilitan monitoring elephant herd after crop destruction complaints
The Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has received six official complaints this year from oil palm smallholders in Kampung Perlop 1, Sungai Siput, over wild elephants destroying crops and plantation infrastructure.
21.10.2026
Philippines - Ilocos Norte farmers seek insurance aid as drought causes crop damage
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.
21.10.2026
Philippine farmers face insurance gap as storm losses mount
Proposed subsidy cuts threaten coverage for millions of farmers.
20.10.2026
USA - High-Yield Cotton Farms Win Big in New Insurance Policy Shift
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.
20.10.2026
Czechia to subsidize crop insurance for large farms from 2027
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.
20.10.2026
Tomato growers in Moldova struggle to sell harvests despite high yields
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.
20.10.2026
Tanzanian growers receive fertilizer training to boost avocado yields
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.
20.10.2026
India - Sanjay Lalla to head EASE project for PSU general insurers
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.
20.10.2026
Kenya - Trans Nzoia maize farmers count losses after massive crop failure
CS Kagwe said in August that the country expects a shortfall of about 25 million 90kg bags against annual consumption of roughly 75m bags.
18.10.2026
India - Women Farmers Encouraged To Adopt Natural Farming In Indore
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.
18.10.2026
India - Pune Drought Crisis Expands to 10 Talukas as Crop Loss Mounts
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.