USA - Florida’s famed agriculture industry faces bumper crop of natural disasters
Farmers and industry leaders are hoping for federal aid and insurance policy changes to relieve multibillion-dollar losses.
Farmers and industry leaders are hoping for federal aid and insurance policy changes to relieve multibillion-dollar losses.
Torrential rain, strong winds and intense hail battered rural communities, leaving thousands of acres of agricultural land flooded or heavily damaged as authorities assess the extent of the losses.
"This winter was unprecedented, weather-wise - at least in my lifetime," said Peeko Oysters owner Peter Stein.
The International Labour Organization convened a two-day interactive workshop in Jizzakh on 19–20 May 2026, bringing together cotton-growing communities from the Dustlik district in the Jizzakh region and the Syrdarya district in the Syrdarya region.
A devastating mix of drought, freezes and extreme weather has crippled Nebraska's wheat crop, pushing farmers toward insurance claims and herd reductions.
Tomatoes, bananas, eggplants, string beans, and other staple vegetables grown in mountain barangays here have suffered heavy damage from prolonged dry conditions.
UP govt approved Rs 450 crore subsidy as part of the National Crop Insurance Programme (NCIP), a crucial protective measure for farmers amid instances of crop damage caused by inclement weather.
Pioneer Group of Companies sees rising demand for “sachet-style” insurance products as climate-related risks heighten vulnerabilities among low-income communities in the Philippines.
Foreign investors are increasingly seeking majority stakes in Nigerian insurance companies ahead of the sector’s recapitalisation deadline, reflecting growing confidence in the industry’s long-term growth prospects and expected market consolidation.
South Africa’s agriculture sector is facing mounting pressure from recent floods in the Western Cape and other parts of the country, even as prospects for strong harvests in several subsectors remain positive, according to the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz).
A total of 384 farmers from the municipalities of Dao, Cuartero, and Dumarao received indemnity checks from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation during a distribution event held on May 19, at the Cuartero Civic Center.
Cherry growers across California are reporting major crop losses following early-season heat and rain events that affected fruit set, quality, and harvest conditions during the 2026 season.
April frosts have seriously damaged seasonal fruit crops in Georgia, according to agronomist and farmer Akaki Glonti, who commented on the situation amid continuing price growth.
Changes to several Risk Management Agency programs are set to begin with the 2027 crop year.
Sen.Bong Gocalled for stronger heat-health protocols, workplace safety measures, and crop insurance protection as the country prepares for a possible Super El Niño that could worsen droughts, trigger water shortages, and disrupt agriculture and public health.
New Jersey declared a State of Emergency on May 20, 2026, and requested a federal Disaster designation after freezing temperatures between April 19 and 22 caused widespread agricultural damage across the state during a critical growing stage.