German farmers warn drought will spell heavy crop losses
Germany’s farmers’ association warned Friday that persistent drought and summer heat will spell reduced harvests and even total crop failures in the worst-hit regions.
16.08.2026
16.08.2026
India - PDP workers detained in Shopian for protesting against non-implementation of crop insurance scheme
Were protesting against the J&K government, accusing it of failing to implement the scheme despite repeated demands from farmers.
13.08.2026
India - 23,309-hectare crop hit by El Niño, full study soon: Minister R Vinoth
The minister said districts had received uneven rainfall following the El Niño event, affecting crops under cultivation. The government would take further action if drought conditions persisted in accordance with prescribed norms.
13.08.2026
Dutch growers invest in oxygen-rich water for a more robust crop
A healthy root system starts with clean, oxygen-rich water. In the Netherlands, gerbera grower EveryD Flowers and bell pepper grower De Tuindershoek have both been looking for ways to further improve their water quality.
13.08.2026
USA - Storm-damaged crops prompt Iowa State Extension meeting in Jones, Linn counties
Farmers and landowners dealing with storm-damaged corn and soybean fields in eastern Iowa will have an opportunity next week to get advice from Iowa State University Extension specialists.
13.08.2026
Canada had one of the worst Julys ever for hail damage
In Saskatchewan, the week of July 3-10 was particularly destructive.
13.08.2026
USA - DOJ: Slocomb man sentenced for crop insurance fraud
A Slocomb man has been federally sentenced for making a false statement to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC).
13.08.2026
India - Crop insurance registrations in Maharashtra rise to 81.4 lakh after 10-day extension
Maharashtra's crop insurance registrations reached 81.4 lakh after a ten-day extension. This increase followed initial lower enrollment due to past scheme dissatisfaction.
12.08.2026
Sri Lanka - Rs. 2.5 Million Insurance Coverage introduced for farm houses
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced a new insurance scheme to cover farm houses used for cattle, buffalo, goats, and pigs, aiming to safeguard farmers against climate and disaster risks.
12.08.2026
Philippines - Typhoon damage lifts farm losses to P135M
The damage inflicted by Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon has reached P135.3 million, putting thousands of farmers at risk of losing another production cycle as the Department of Agriculture (DA) races to deliver seeds, financing and insurance assistance.
12.08.2026
China - Farmer Loses Nearly 25 Acres of Sesame Crop in Anhui After Following AI Pesticide Advice
A 67-year-old farmer in China’s Anhui province suffered a total crop loss across his 10-hectare (approximately 25-acre) farm after strictly following agricultural advice generated by an artificial intelligence chatbot. The incident resulted in an estimated financial loss of 150,000 yuan.
12.08.2026
India - Mizoram govt to launch comprehensive crop insurance scheme to protect farmers from financial losses
The Mizoram government will launch a comprehensive crop insurance scheme to protect farmers from financial losses caused by natural disasters, pests or diseases, a minister said.
12.08.2026
USA - 2026 Midwest Storms Flatten Corn as 100-Mph Winds Raise Crop Loss and Market Fears
Violent winds, tornadoes and flooding hit Midwest farms, flattening corn and raising concerns over yields, insurance claims and harvest costs.
12.08.2026
India - When pesticides stop working, crop rotation may be the only answer
Tomato and brinjal growers face mounting losses as pesticides lose potency, exposing the hidden limits of intensive, single-crop farming.
11.08.2026
USA - Oregon hazelnut growers consider crop insurance to manage risk
Willamette Valley’s signature nut crop among the last to adopt the tool.
11.08.2026
USA - Lawmakers say data loss is keeping hurricane-harmed Georgia farmers from insurance payments
Nearly two years after Hurricane Heleneunleashedflooding and fierce winds across the South, some Georgia farmers say they still haven’t received compensation for damages, despite efforts from both sides of the political aisle.