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22.07.2026

Kosovo - Millions of dollars in damage from the storm in Suhareka, greenhouses and stables most damaged

The Director of Agriculture in the Municipality of Suhareka, Armend Krasniqi, said that based on initial estimates, the damages from the storm that hit this municipality on Tuesday are in the millions.

22.07.2026

Sri Lanka - Agricultural Insurance Board Introduces New Insurance Scheme for Potato and Vegetable Cultivations

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board announced that a new insurance scheme has been introduced for potato and vegetable cultivations to protect farmers against potential risks.

22.07.2026

AU delegation evaluates Nigeria’s preparedness for PPR eradication

The Federal Government on Monday, 20th July 2026, welcomed a high-level African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Monitoring and Evaluation Mission to assess Nigeria’s preparedness and progress towards the eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) by 2030.

22.07.2026

Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops

The heatwave that swept across Europe in June is estimated to have cost the continent’s grain farmers €2bn (£1.7bn) in lost revenue and destroyed 9m tonnes of crops, sparking concern about the impact on the price of food.

22.07.2026

USA - MDARD Invests in Next Generation Crop Insurance Pilot for Michigan Farmers

First-of-its-kind insurance product aims to lower costs and promote farm resiliency.

22.07.2026

African Union Targets $3 Billion Investment to Commercialise Pastoral Livestock

The African Union and Gates Foundation aim to mobilize $3 billion to transform Africa's pastoral livestock into a major commercial and export engine.

21.07.2026

More than 2,100 hectares of crops damaged by rain in Bangladesh

Heavy rainfall over the past week and runoff from upstream areas have damaged crops on more than 2,109 hectares in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh, affecting 22,406 farmers, according to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).

21.07.2026

USA - USDA reversal on crop insurance change welcomed by farm groups

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reversing course on a change to a federal crop insurance policy to allow farmers to buy more protection if weather or field conditions prevent them from planting a crop.

21.07.2026

Nepal - Chitwan National Park Distributes Over NPR 12.9 Million in Wildlife Damage Relief

Relief amounting to NPR 12,998,307 has been distributed as compensation for damage caused by wild animals in settlements around Chitwan National Park.

21.07.2026

Philippines - WV backyard livestock raisers urged to register for financial protection vs losses

Backyard livestock raisers in Western Visayas are being urged to register for the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation’s (PCIC) free Livestock Mortality Insurance program, which provides government-subsidized financial protection against losses caused by disease and other unforeseen incidents.

21.07.2026

Kenya's Meat Export Revenue Surges to KES 18.8 Billion Amid Veterinary Reforms

Driven by strict veterinary reforms, Kenya's meat exports hit a record KES 18.8 billion in 2024, securing a massive positive trade balance.

21.07.2026

France - A hailstorm ravaged Ardèche vineyards and towns

Winegrowers estimated crop losses of 30% to 80% after tennis ball-sized hail damaged homes, cars and power lines.

19.07.2026

India - MP CM transfers Rs 1,460 crore crop insurance to farmers

In a major relief for farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday transferred Rs 1,460.25 crore directly into the accounts of 10.54 lakh farmers across Madhya Pradesh.

19.07.2026

Severe weather on July 14 damages a total of about 400 hectares in Germany

On July 14, severe storms swept through the Nuremberg region and the Upper Palatinate in Germany. About 3,000 firefighters were deployed, and several people were injured.

19.07.2026

Canada - Manitoba farm ordered to pay $660K after crop insurance lawsuit

MASC says it overpaid farm hundreds of thousands based on misrepresented production data in crop insurance claims, farm says it is working with the agency for a settlement, rather than appeal.

19.07.2026

Australia - Victoria bushfires expose commercial lines concentration

Agricultural losses reveal why the event differed from typical bushfire claims.

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