Agroinsurance

Georgian spring frosts damage seasonal fruit crops

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.

USA - USDA Announces Updates to Livestock and Dairy Insurance Programs

Changes to several Risk Management Agency programs are set to begin with the 2027 crop year.

Philippines - Bong Go pushes heat safety measures ahead of possible Super El Niño

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.

USA - New Jersey declares State of Emergency and seeks Disaster designation after April freeze causes USD 300 million in crop losses

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.

Bhutan’s ageing rural population struggle with chain-link fencing expansion

At Nu 1.5 million per kilometre, the government is spending heavily on chain-link fencing to curb human-wildlife conflict. But with standard fences failing and costs rising, is this really a sustainable solution or just a costly way of masking a deeper ecological problem?

India - Climate stress hits Bihar’s litchi crop as Muzaffarpur farmers report losses of up to 70%

Scientists say unusual weather between November 2025 and April 2026 affected flowering, fruit setting and fruit drop, leaving many Bihar orchards with only 30% to 40% of the usual crop.

USA - USDA Rolls Out Livestock Insurance Program Enhancements as Producer Premiums Top $1.7 Billion

The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) on Monday is announcing a sweeping package of updates to its three flagship livestock insurance products — Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) — beginning with the 2027 crop year.

From farm risk to value chain resilience: Food system benefits of agricultural insurance

The global landscape of agricultural risk has been changing dramatically. More frequent and intense climate and economic shocks have become the norm.

Sri Lanka - Govt. to provide compensation for weather-damaged crops through Agrarian Insurance Board

Compensation for crop damage caused by the recent adverse weather conditions will be provided through the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne has stated.

Nepal - Rain inflicts crop damage worth Rs 460 million in Kavrepalanchowk

Recent heavy rainfall caused agricultural losses worth hundreds of millions of rupees in two local levels of Kavrepalanchowk district, according to official estimates.

Puerto Rico - Department of Agriculture recommends farmers seek insurance protection against hurricanes

More than 4,000 farmers applied for agricultural insurance ahead of hurricane season in Puerto Rico.

Bangladesh - Sunamganj farmers face cattle feed crisis after haor crop loss

Farmers and cattle rearers in Sunamganj’s haor region are facing growing uncertainty over livestock feed following heavy rainfall that damaged paddy crops and disrupted straw collection, the main source of cattle fodder.

USA - Michigan apple crop continues to face frost threats into May

A West Michigan apple grower says she remains optimistic about this season, even with at least eight frost-risk events so far.

ASF outbreak deepens uncertainty for Bhutan’s pig farmers

The ministry urged farmers to immediately strengthen farm biosecurity by restricting visitors, preventing contact between domestic and wild pigs, and ensuring that any kitchen waste fed to pigs is boiled and cooked for at least 30 minutes.

More focus on early detection of Nesidiocoris

In Northern Europe, the predatory bug Nesidiocoris tenuis, commonly referred to as Nesi, presents a growing challenge for tomato growers.