Bangladesh - One lakh hectares of rice fields go underwater in haor regions
What should have been a vibrant harvest season in the country’s haor belt across seven districts has instead turned into widespread devastation.
04.05.2026
04.05.2026
Philippines - P150-M insurance buffer vs El Niño but PCIC limits coverage to irrigated farms
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) in Western Visayas has set aside P150 million in drought insurance as El Niño conditions intensify, with officials warning that the region is already nearing “critical” risk levels that could threaten thousands of farmers in the coming cropping season.
03.05.2026
Vietnam - Aid for agricultural insurance premiums proposed to rise
The Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing support for agricultural insurance premiums and expanding eligible beneficiaries in a move aimed at encouraging greater participation by farmers and agricultural organisations.
03.05.2026
India - 100 acres of maize and jowar crops reduced to ashes in fire
Farmers, who had worked for months, were just days away from bringing their harvest home. Unfortunately, an accidental fire turned their hopes into ashes, destroying nearly 100 acres of maize crops.
03.05.2026
Philippines - Abra farmers, fisherfolk benefit from more than P14M crop insurance
Lagayan farmer Roberto Layao is thankful for the crop insurance money he received from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).
03.05.2026
India - Fresh hailstorm hits South Kashmir apple belt, farmers seek crop insurance
A hailstorm struck apple-growing villages in Shopian and Kulgam districts, adding to worries of growers already facing erratic weather this season.
03.05.2026
USA - MDARD Awards Over $3.2 Million Through Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced more than $3.2 million of grants to 10 Michigan entities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program.
03.05.2026
Canada - Organic and seed growers gain access to MASC’s contract price option
Contract price option now offered on organic, pedigreed seed and forage seed acres — and producers have until June 30 to sign on for higher dollar coverage.
29.04.2026
Philippines - SEARCA, EcoSecurities, UPLBFI boost PCIC capacity for data-driven corn insurance
SEARCA, in partnership with EcoSecurities and the University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation Inc. (UPLBFI), conducted a two‑day capacity‑building workshop to strengthen the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation’s (PCIC) capabilities in developing data‑driven, climate‑resilient agricultural insurance products.
29.04.2026
USA - Congress considers farm bill as farmers are pinched by rising costs
A sweeping law that governs crop insurance, conservation programs, and nutrition assistance is up at one of the toughest moments for farmers in recent memory.
29.04.2026
India - Nor’westers wreak havoc across north Bengal, normal life disrupted
Nor’westers wreaked havoc in different districts of north Bengal late on Tuesday night. Trees were uprooted, the electric supply was affected, along with standing crops. Many areas also witnessed waterlogging.
29.04.2026
Ethiopia opens insurance sector to foreign players
National Bank of Ethiopia unveils draft law for independent regulator and foreign entry.
29.04.2026
India - Fruit growers submit 14-point memorandum to Union Minister
Fruit growers of Kashmir have petitioned Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seekingimplementation ofCrop Insurance Scheme for the horticulture industry, imposition of over 100 per cent import duty on American and European apples, and reintroduction of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), according to a 14-point memorandum submittedbyKashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union (KVFGCDU).
29.04.2026
India - MLA TN Mannen launches community piggery project in Mokokchung
A community-based piggery project aimed at boosting rural livelihoods was launched at Senden Salang in Kobulong under the Mokokchung district on Wednesday.
28.04.2026
USA - Climate Disasters Are Straining Hawaii’s Insurance System
Frequent and costly disasters are driving up premiums and leaving many properties uninsured or underinsured.
28.04.2026
Philippines seeks 500 million USD for engineered bamboo development
The project is currently at the concept stage, with feasibility studies expected to take five to six months and overall preparation about a year. Implementation could begin in 2027, pending loan approval.