Agroinsurance

India - Udupi paddy crop at risk as rain fails at crucial stage

Paddy farmers in Udupi district are facing renewed uncertainty as rainfall has weakened sharply just when the crop is entering a crucial stage of ear formation and grain filling.

Guyana - First crop-insurance payouts reach 2,068 rice farmers

More than 2,000 rice farmers received nearly US$128,000 in crop-insurance claims during the first half of 2026 after above-normal rainfall affected production during the first crop.

USA - Michigan launches project with crop insurance companies to reward regenerative farming

Michigan is launching what officials said is the nation's first public-private crop insurance program for regenerative farming.

Spain - Planas expects to approve in October the extra aid for agricultural insurance due to the fires.

Luis Planas will bring to the Council of Ministers in October the Royal Decree with extra aid for agricultural insurance for those affected by the recent fires.

Growers should photograph crop damage before and after uprooting affected plants

ASAJA Almería recommends that growers carefully monitor their crops for pests and viral diseases. They should also document any damage carefully, especially if they may need to uproot the crop because of the severity of the infestation.

India - Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra CM to declare drought, seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare for affected farmers

Pawar cites rainfall deficit across 31 districts and seeks immediate relief for farmers, farm labourers and livestock.

Vietnam - Summer-autumn rice crop suffers from widespread grain loss, and lessons learned from adapting to climate change.

This year's summer-autumn rice crop has severely impacted the yield and income of farmers in many localities, with over 6,000 hectares of rice suffering from empty or partially filled grains.

12-hectare blueberry greenhouse project underway in Kenya

Kakuzi Plc has started development of a 12-hectare blueberry greenhouse project in Kenya, adding blueberries as its third commercial superfood crop alongside macadamia and avocado as part of its revenue diversification strategy.

USA - USDA Expands Crop Insurance Flexibility for Organic Stone Fruit Growers

The USDA is improving crop insurance options for organic stone fruit producers, giving them more flexibility beginning with the 2027 crop year.

New sweet potato processing facility targets value addition in Uganda

A new sweet potato processing facility in Uganda's Teso sub-region is expected to expand processing capacity and create additional market channels for locally grown sweet potatoes.

India - Beed Farmers Stage 'Halgi Bajao' Protest Seeking Drought Declaration, Compensation

The protest was organised by the Shetkari Hakka Morcha under the leadership of Rajendra Amte. Farmers demanded that the government conduct panchnamas of crop losses, provide compensation of ₹40,000 per acre and immediately release pending crop insurance payments.

Costa Rica invests US$40,000 in onion drying infrastructure

Costa Rica's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) has announced an investment of approximately US$40,000 in post-harvest infrastructure for onion growers in Tierra Blanca, Cartago.

Ukraine vegetable grower builds 7,000-tonne storage facility

PAP Agroinvest in Ukraine's Ternopil region is investing more than UAH 150 million (€3.2 million) in a new vegetable storage facility with a capacity of 7,000 tonnes.

USA - Skysense Deploys Autonomous Drone Solution to Curb Wildlife and Crop Loss

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India - How Andhra Pradesh Is Preparing for El Niño Challenge

The Andhra Pradesh government has rolled out a comprehensive action plan to reduce the impact of the expected El Niño conditions, focusing on protecting farmers, securing drinking water, safeguarding livestock, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and strengthening irrigation infrastructure.