USA - MDARD Invests in Next Generation Crop Insurance Pilot for Michigan Farmers
First-of-its-kind insurance product aims to lower costs and promote farm resiliency.
22.07.2026
22.07.2026
African Union Targets $3 Billion Investment to Commercialise Pastoral Livestock
The African Union and Gates Foundation aim to mobilize $3 billion to transform Africa's pastoral livestock into a major commercial and export engine.
21.07.2026
More than 2,100 hectares of crops damaged by rain in Bangladesh
Heavy rainfall over the past week and runoff from upstream areas have damaged crops on more than 2,109 hectares in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, affecting 22,406 farmers, according to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).
21.07.2026
USA - USDA reversal on crop insurance change welcomed by farm groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reversing course on a change to a federal crop insurance policy to allow farmers to buy more protection if weather or field conditions prevent them from planting a crop.
21.07.2026
Nepal - Chitwan National Park Distributes Over NPR 12.9 Million in Wildlife Damage Relief
Relief amounting to NPR 12,998,307 has been distributed as compensation for damage caused by wild animals in settlements around Chitwan National Park.
21.07.2026
Philippines - WV backyard livestock raisers urged to register for financial protection vs losses
Backyard livestock raisers in Western Visayas are being urged to register for the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation’s (PCIC) free Livestock Mortality Insurance program, which provides government-subsidized financial protection against losses caused by disease and other unforeseen incidents.
21.07.2026
Kenya's Meat Export Revenue Surges to KES 18.8 Billion Amid Veterinary Reforms
Driven by strict veterinary reforms, Kenya's meat exports hit a record KES 18.8 billion in 2024, securing a massive positive trade balance.
21.07.2026
France - A hailstorm ravaged Ardèche vineyards and towns
Winegrowers estimated crop losses of 30% to 80% after tennis ball-sized hail damaged homes, cars and power lines.
19.07.2026
India - MP CM transfers Rs 1,460 crore crop insurance to farmers
In a major relief for farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday transferred Rs 1,460.25 crore directly into the accounts of 10.54 lakh farmers across Madhya Pradesh.
19.07.2026
Severe weather on July 14 damages a total of about 400 hectares in Germany
On July 14, severe storms swept through the Nuremberg region and the Upper Palatinate in Germany. About 3,000 firefighters were deployed, and several people were injured.
19.07.2026
Canada - Manitoba farm ordered to pay $660K after crop insurance lawsuit
MASC says it overpaid farm hundreds of thousands based on misrepresented production data in crop insurance claims, farm says it is working with the agency for a settlement, rather than appeal.
19.07.2026
Australia - Victoria bushfires expose commercial lines concentration
Agricultural losses reveal why the event differed from typical bushfire claims.
19.07.2026
USA - BulkLoads expands ag freight footprint with Livestock Network acquisition
BulkLoads is expanding its presence in agricultural transportation through the acquisition of Livestock Network.
19.07.2026
USA - AgriLife Extension shares guidance for flood-damaged hay
Proper documentation, inspection, disposal critical to recovery process while ensuring livestock health.
14.07.2026
India - A.P. farmers’ body seeks extension of crop insurance premium deadline
The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) urged the State government to extend the deadline for payment of farmers’ share of premiums under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme for cotton, groundnut, and tomato crops from July 15 to July 31.
14.07.2026
India - Crop Insurance Fraud Allegations Surface in Haryana
Congress MP from Sirsa and former Union minister Kumari Selja on Monday alleged that crop insurance claims were fraudulently processed in the names of deceased farmers in Haryana and demanded a high-level independent probe into the matter.