Agroinsurance

USA - USDA Highlights Growing Use of Supplemental Crop Insurance Coverage

USDA Conservation Secretary Richard Fordyce says enhanced risk management tools are helping farmers strengthen their safety net.

USA - Hood College Receives Research Grant Targeting Invasive Fly Species Responsible for Over $700M in Agricultural Damage

The Hood CollegeDepartment of Biology has received a $19,998 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct research on natural predators of the invasive Spotted-Wing Drosophila fly.

India - Mysuru DC orders complete crop survey amid drought concerns

With concerns over a possible drought looming over the district, Deputy Commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy has directed officials to ensure 100 per cent coverage of the monsoon crop survey scheduled to begin on July 1, stressing that no farmer should be left out of relief and insurance benefits.

Azerbaijan - Progress in agricultural insurance made

Coverage of agricultural insurance is expanding in Azerbaijan, and its minister noted that progress has been made.

China - Public unwillingness to purchase flood insurance contributes to protection gap

In May 2026, southern and central China experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall, which triggered widespread flooding, and caused multiple fatalities and displacement of tens of thousands of people.

India - Maha govt crackdown on Konkan forest fires, Jalgaon's fake crop insurance fraudsters

Maharashtra Forest Minister, Ganesh Naik, on Thursday addressed the rising concern of forest fires in the Konkan region, attributing them largely to a lack of public awareness and deep-rooted misconceptions among local farmers.

Italy - Almond trees in Tuili ravaged by fire, the company: "Years of crop damage, we'll bounce back."

A shocking scene unfolds on the premises of a renowned company in the Marmilla area: "Months of hard work, sacrifice, and waiting have been taken away. But we will continue to care for our land."

Nepal - Sunsari Citizens Receive NPR 2.3 Million in Relief from Wildlife Damage

Relief amount of NPR 2,314,605 has been distributed to citizens here suffering from wild animals.

South Korea - Hwasun County Launches All-Out Effort to Prevent Crop Damage During Monsoon Season

Hwasun County has begun implementing preventive measures to reduce damage to crops and agricultural facilities caused by heavy rain, in preparation for the upcoming monsoon season.

India - Awareness campaign on livestock insurance schemes held at Merapani

Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary services, Bhandari Sub-division Wokha organised an awareness campaign on “Livestock Insurance schemes under National Livestock Mission (NLM) 2025-2026, at Merapani village and Bhandari Town summer house-cum-guest house on June 23.

USA - White House Seeks $11 Billion More Aid for Farmers

The White House is asking Congress for more than $11 billion in additional farm assistance, including new economic support for 2026 row and specialty crop producers and disaster aid tied to losses from the Southeast freeze.

Nigerian farmers urged to embrace agricultural insurance

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon. Yazid Shehu Danfulani, has called on farmers, agribusiness owners, and stakeholders across the agricultural value chain to take advantage of agricultural insurance schemes designed to protect their investments and strengthen the nation’s agricultural sector.

USA - Hail, Tornadoes, and Flooding Hammer Corn Crops Across the Midwest

Agronomists across the Corn Belt reported total-loss hail damage, tornadoes, flooded fields, and wind-related crop losses that could reduce yields.

India - Maharashtra Plans Weather Stations in Every Village to Improve Crop Insurance Claims

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane has said that the state government plans to install weather stations in every village to ensure farmers receive accurate compensation under the weather-based fruit crop insurance scheme.

Moldova completes crop damage relief applications

Moldova has concluded the application phase for financial aid aimed at compensating crop losses caused by the 2025 drought. The Agency for Intervention and Payments for Agriculture (AIPA) received 345 requests from affected farmers.