Raccoons spread into Japanese cities as farm damage mounts
Raccoon damage is rising sharply across Japan, with agricultural losses nearing 700 million yen ($4.4 million) a year as the invasive species expands into cities as well as rural areas.
28.09.2026
28.09.2026
Vegetable subsidy claims surge as Estonia increases inspections
Vegetable cultivation figures in Estonia have increased in recent years, but agricultural organizations and authorities report that some subsidized crops are being sown without plans for commercial harvesting.
27.09.2026
Canada - Saskatchewan tornado count climbs to 39 with two late-August twisters confirmed
Saskatchewan’s 2026 tornado count has climbed to 39 after the Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed two additional tornadoes from a late-August storm system.
27.09.2026
Uzbekistan plans to reform agricultural subsidies and insurance
Uzbekistan plans to change its approach to agricultural subsidies and insurance. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to link state support to specific results, expand insurance coverage and further digitize the sector, the Uzbek presidential press service said.
27.09.2026
India - Centre to launch Livestock Insurance Portal to help farmers
The Centre's Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal on Monday, marking an important milestone in the digital transformation of livestock insurance services in the country, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
27.09.2026
Nepal - Agriculture department warns farmers of crop damage from heavy rain and winds
The Department of Agriculture has urged caution to minimize potential damage to crops and stored grains due to the possibility of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds.
27.09.2026
UK aphid outbreak could affect 30 million lettuce heads
UK lettuce growers could lose around 30 million heads due to an aphid outbreak, representing losses of £10 million (US$13.5 million), the BBC reported, citing the British Leafy Salads Association (BLSA).
27.09.2026
India - Heavy rain, floods damage 13,550 hectares of crops in three North Andhra districts
Farmers are now awaiting compensation from the government, seeking relief that takes into account the rising labour and input costs.
24.09.2026
India - Govt committed to weather- based crop insurance scheme for apple crop; awaiting GoI nod
Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday said that the Government of Jammu & Kashmir is fully committed to implementation of the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) to bring apple under insurance cover.
24.09.2026
India - Horticulture supports 35 lakh people, contributes 10pc to J&K GDP
Horticulture continues to remain a key pillar of Jammu and Kashmir's economy, with around 35 lakh people, including nearly 7.5 lakh families, directly or indirectly dependent on the sector, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
24.09.2026
Canada - P.E.I. agriculture insurance payouts totalled $110 million for 2025 drought
Drought conditions in the summer of 2025 made for a punishing year for P.E.I. farmers, so much so that claims paid out under a provincial agriculture insurance program added up to $111 million.
24.09.2026
Severe weather caused CHF60m Swiss crop damage
The summer drought and hail storms caused CHF59.2 million in crop damage, according to agricultural insurer Hagel Schweiz. This is almost three times as much damage as last summer.
24.09.2026
USA - US$7.5 million project develops multi-task orchard robots
A Cornell-led research project is developing autonomous orchard robots for pollination, fruit thinning, apple harvesting, and inter-row weeding.
24.09.2026
Australia trials laser-based soil sensing for precision fertiliser use
A new technology promises to give growers pinpoint accuracy when applying fertiliser, which could bring down costs, increase efficiencies and enable better decisions within tight seasonal windows.
23.09.2026
Canada - OFA submission regarding fish and wildlife modernization and proposed permit changes
OFA has provided comments to the Ministry of Natural Resources for their consultation on proposed changes to streamline natural resource permits: fish and wildlife modernization.
23.09.2026
India - Maharashtra Government Prepares to Declare 100% Drought Amid Severe Crop Losses
The Maharashtra government is set to officially declare a 100% drought by the end of September as prolonged dry spells devastate Kharif crops across 20 districts, prompting immediate relief measures and demands for federal assistance.