Kenya - Agency issues early warning of impending drought

29.06.2018 592 views
The National Drought Management Authority has issued an early warning of an impending drought. It says citizens should store food and farm produce carefully to last through the upcoming dry spell. This follows heavy rains witnessed in the country from March to May. The rains were preceded by prolonged drought that affected many counties, especially in pastoral areas, leading to death of livestock and scarcity of food. In a June report sent to media houses, the authority says the seasonal rainfall boosted crop and livestock production in most counties. In arid and semi-arid areas, drought indicators show enhanced rainfall that was fairly distributed both in time and space. Counties such as Kwale, Kilifi, Makueni, Marsabit, Garissa, Baringo and Turkana had rainfall in excess of 110 per cent of the long term mean for May. Short-lived and intense rainfall significantly boosted crop production, but caused flash floods in counties such as Baringo, Marsabit, Turkana and Makueni. Water sources in Marsabit were fully recharged, while most pans and dams in Narok had above normal water levels. The report also indicates that in marginal agricultural counties, the crops are in fairly good condition. Harvesting of beans, pigeon peas, cow peas and green grams has started. “In pastoral counties, the condition of livestock has improved significantly as a result of availability of forage and water, leading to increased milk availability and household income,” says the report. The seasonal rainfall also resulted in high vegetation, with arid and semi-arid counties recording "greenness values that are within normal to above normal ranges". Milk production has risen by five per cent in Marsabit while crop production has increased. Source - https://www.nation.co.ke
19.10.2025

Philippine agriculture chief urges P8 billion boost in crop insurance funds

The government’s current subsidy for the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) is not keeping up with farmers’ needs. While 2.3 million farmers are presently covered – including 1.25 million rice producers – the existing P4.5 billion allocation limits coverage to a maximum of P20,000 per hectare, only a third of the estimated P60,000 cost of rice production.

19.10.2025

Nepal - Insurance Authority conducts interaction on agriculture, livestock and herbs insurance

The Insurance Authority of Nepal (BEE) has organized a discussion and interaction program with the representatives of the insurance companies on agriculture, livestock and medicinal herbs insurance. The programme was held at the central office of NRA, Kupandole, Lalitpur.

19.10.2025

Asia-Pacific leads livestock insurance market with 39.7% share

Asia-Pacific dominated the global livestock insurance market with a 39.7% share in 2024. Globally, the market is projected to grow from $4.5b in 2025 to $8.5b by 2034, posting a CAGR of 7.4%, according to recent industry data. The market was valued at $4.2b in 2024.

19.10.2025

India - ₹656.62 cr. crop insurance claims released for farmers in Kalaburagi, Karnataka

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has said that the State government has released ₹656.62 crore crop insurance claims for crops damaged during 2024-25 kharif season in Kalaburagi district.

19.10.2025

India - Crop Insurance Scam: Rs 122 Cr Fraud in Rajasthan

A massive crop insurance scam worth around Rs 122 crore has been uncovered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) after it was found that claims of over 1.7 lakh farmers were shown as "zero" despite crop damage.

19.10.2025

Canada - Good time to consider government support for private crop insurance

Farmers and their organizations regularly call for improvements in business risk management programs, the farm safety nets that include AgriInsurance (crop insurance) and AgriStability. One way to do that may be allowing government support for private insurance products.

19.10.2025

Africa Re launches Index-Based Livestock Insurance product in Nigeria

Africa Re, in collaboration with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a consortium of insurance providers, and development partners, has launched an Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) product in Nigeria.

19.10.2025

Freedom Holding Corp. Offers Advanced Crop Insurance In Kazakhstan

Freedom Insurance, part of the Freedom Holding Corp., has launched an AI-powered crop insurance product that helps farmers protect their harvests from extreme weather conditions.