Agroinsurance

France - Bordeaux's smoke-taint risk: why this summer's wildfires could turn into a slow-burn claim

The vines in Bordeaux mostly survived July's fires untouched. Whether the grapes on them are still worth anything is a different question.

Canada - Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July

A stormy July in the Prairie provinces led to insurance claims being filed on more than one million acres of land, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA).

Government announces free EC$1.5 million crop insurance for Dominican farmers

Farmers in Dominica will receive government-funded crop insurance under a new EC$1.5 million facility aimed at shielding agricultural livelihoods from hurricanes and other climate-related disasters.

India - Livestock Insurance Scheme Introduced in Maharashtra; Farmers to Get 85% Premium Subsidy

Insurance cover for livestock deaths caused by accidents, natural disasters and diseases; up to 10 animals per family eligible.

India - J&K farmers receive Rs 119.67 Cr under crop insurance scheme; Rs 10.15 Cr claims still pending

Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir have received Rs 119.67 crore in crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) between 2022-23 and 2025-26, while claims worth Rs 10.15 crore remained pending as of July 24, 2026, according to data furnished by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in the Rajya Sabha.

USA - Livestock Insurance Helps Producers Protect High-Value Herds from Catastrophic Losses

As cattle values continue to climb, livestock insurance is becoming an increasingly important risk management tool for producers of all sizes.

Canada - Crop development on track in southeast despite weather, gophers

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture says the recent heatwave has led to the rapid development of crops, according to the latest weekly crop report. The heat also contributed to haying progress.

Spain - The Government launches aid to boost agricultural insurance against climate risks

The Generalitat reinforces the Agricultural Insurance Plan 2026 with almost 29 million and greater subsidies to lower the premiums against climate risks.

USA - USDA extends crop insurance premium terms, confirms 5% prevent plant buy up

Citing ongoing challenges to the U.S. farm economy, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced temporary premium payment flexibilities and reinstatement of the option to purchase additional 5% prevented planting coverage.

USA - Webinar explains new forage revenue protection insurance program

For the first time, many forage producers have access to the Forage Production Revenue Protection insurance program, which provides protection against both yield and price losses.

India - Rajasthan tops country with over 10 million hectares under crop insurance

Rajasthan has emerged as the national leader in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), providing financial protection to millions of farmers against crop losses caused by natural calamities and adverse weather conditions, officials said on Wednesday.

India - Floodwaters recede in Balasore, damaged homes and crop loss reported

The situation across flood-affected regions of Balasore district remains critical even though the water levels finally receded after three days of inundation. Residents in affected areas have begun assessing the damage and attempting to repair their damaged homes.

Philippines - Go pushes expanded agriculture insurance

SEN. Bong Go urged the government to expand crop insurance, post-harvest infrastructure, and financing programs to protect the agriculture sector from mounting risks and ensure the country’s food security.

Nepal - Farmers fight wild boars to save crops

Farmers in Jajarkot are spending day and night guarding their maize fields after wild boars and monkeys began destroying crops across several villages in Bheri Municipality.

Philippines - Local farmers get easy access to free seeds, insurance in neighborhood drive

Twenty-nine local farmers in Barangay Bugo recently received direct access to government agricultural support following a registration drive brought straight to their neighborhood on July 31, 2026.