USA - ADAI urges crop producers to report freeze damage
Alabama agriculture officials urge specialty crop producers to report recent freeze damage to local USDA FSA offices, as early fruit crops show significant losses across parts of the state.
26.03.2026
26.03.2026
USA - Hawaii’s flood damage could top $1 billion
The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left floors, walls and counters covered in thick, reddish volcanic mud.
23.03.2026
USA - Washington cherry industry seeks bigger fruit
Increasing minimum cherry size would boost returns, improve crop insurance.
23.03.2026
Canada - Saskatchewan Government announces detailed changes to 2026 AgriStability Program
Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to the 2026 AgriStability Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
23.03.2026
India - Rs 30 cr crop insurance fraud exposed, 4 arrested
A large-scale fraud exceeding Rs. 30 crore under the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has come to light, prompting the formation of a dedicated Special Investigation Team (SIT).
23.03.2026
India - Centre approves Rs 25 crore for crop protection from wild animals in Uttarakhand
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 25 crore to safeguard agricultural crops in Uttarakhand from wild animals.
23.03.2026
Australian floods hit macadamia, avocado, and citrus production
Flooding across Queensland has affected multiple horticultural crops, with growers reporting production losses and damage to infrastructure. In the Bundaberg and Burnett regions, flooding followed the Burnett River, peaking at 7.4 metres on March 11.
23.03.2026
India - Krishi Sakhi Initiative Strengthens Women Farmers Role
Krishi Sakhi Initiative Strengthens Women Farmers Role: The Krishi Sakhi Initiative was launched by the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) in 2026.
22.03.2026
New technologies are unlocking farm insurance in Africa
New technologies are changing how agricultural risk is measured, priced, and managed across Africa, enabling insurers to potentially reach millions of previously excluded smallholder farmers.
22.03.2026
USA - USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Kansas impacted by wildfire
Agricultural operations in Kansas have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
22.03.2026
India - Tamil Nadu government launches crop loss survey after hailstorm, gusty rains damage 850 hectares across Tamil Nadu
Officials said the Revenue and Agriculture departments have been directed to jointly undertake field inspections to verify the affected crop area and submit detailed reports.
22.03.2026
USA - Hawaii agricultural damage estimated in the millions after Kona low
Hawaii farmers are still assessing damage from the system that just passed, as most residents get ready for the wet weather ahead.
22.03.2026
Nigeria - Herders receive N181.9 million claims
Nigeria’s push to deepen agricultural insurance and climate risk protection gained momentum as livestock herders in Adamawa, Bauchi and Plateau states received N181.9 million in claims under the Index- Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) scheme.
22.03.2026
India - PMFBY Rules Require Farmers to Report Hailstorm Crop Damage Within 72 Hours
The weather office has warned of fresh hailstorms and thunderstorms over parts of east and north India this weekend, raising concern for standing rabi crops already close to harvest.
19.03.2026
USA - Long-Term Farm Borrowing Costs Likely Stay Elevated, Increasing Reliance on Insurance and Subsidy Programs
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains the updates to crop insurance subsidies, additional benefits for new farmers, and eligibility considerations for those entering the program.
19.03.2026
India - 48 CSC operators under lens: 27,416 bogus crop insurance claims without crop; 5 FIRs filed in Jalgaon
At least 27,416 crop insurance claims for banana cultivation were found to have been filed on land where no crop existed in Jalgaon district, which is known for banana cultivation.