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18.08.2026

Tanzania - Biotechnology reshapes farming through smarter crop protection

For farmers, pest control is increasingly a business decision, with the choice of crop-protection products affecting production costs, yields, farm incomes and access to markets.

18.08.2026

India - El Niño Threatens Andhra Pradesh with Rainfall Deficit; Government Unveils Five-Point Response Plan

Andhra Pradesh is preparing for a potentially difficult water and agricultural season as the State faces significant rainfall deficiency and declining water availability, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urging officials, legislators and farmers to prepare for the impact of El Niño.

18.08.2026

Philippines - P210.93-million farm aid allocated to areas hit by storms, monsoon rains

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will provide P210.93 million worth of farm inputs to assist farmers affected by Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay, as well as the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat).

18.08.2026

USA - Historic Indiana flooding threatens crop potential as farmers continue to evaluate storm damage

Indiana’s State Climatologist says last week’s historic flooding is raising concerns about the long-term impact on the 2026 crop.

18.08.2026

Syria, WFP discuss agricultural development, insurance system

Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan met on Tuesday with World Food Programme Country Director Marianne Ward to discuss enhancing cooperation on agricultural and development projects to support the sector and strengthen its resilience to challenges.

18.08.2026

USA - Two-part plan aims to protect upstream farmers from Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion losses

Federal and local officials outlined a two-part plan Tuesday to protect upstream farmers whose land may be inundated during operations of the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project.

17.08.2026

India - Himachal Pradesh Rolls Out Farm Machinery Insurance Scheme to Curb Agricultural Fatalities

Himachal Pradesh introduces a specialized insurance scheme to compensate farmers and laborers injured or killed by agricultural machinery.

17.08.2026

Nigeria’s partial crop losses triple to 20 percent as climate, insecurity hit farms —World Bank report

Partial crop losses on Nigerian farms have more than tripled in five years, climbing from roughly six percent of cultivated plots in the 2018/19 season to more than 20 percent in 2023/24, according to a World Bank analysis of General Household Survey–Panel data.

17.08.2026

India - SC orders fresh nationwide survey of elephant corridors, says crop damage no excuse for barriers

The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh nationwide survey of elephant corridors and sought a status report on keeping them free of obstructions. The court said crop damage cannot justify barriers and asked the Centre to examine firearms, fireballs and mashaals used against elephants.

17.08.2026

Philippines House backs broader agricultural insurance coverage

The Philippines' House of Representatives has approved a bill seeking to expand agricultural insurance coverage to farmers and fisherfolk facing losses from natural disasters, diseases and other risks.

17.08.2026

Guam - Farmers seek Bavi relief as crop-loss frustrations linger

The Guam Department of Agriculture opened the application window Monday for farmers to seek compensation for crops lost to Typhoon Bavi, giving growers until Sept. 2 to file for help under the island's Crop Loss Compensation Program.

17.08.2026

India - Crop loss due to short circuit: Telangana farmers demand relief

The collector later clarified that there was no budgetary provision to compensate crop losses caused by electric sparks.

16.08.2026

How post-harvest insurance can boost food security in Nigeria

Agriculture forms the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, providing employment for over 70 per cent of the population and contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. However, despite its critical role, Nigeria faces persistent food insecurity.

16.08.2026

Vietnam - Black olive crop failed severely, even with high prices, losses could not be compensated

Following the torrential storms of 2025, thousands of black olive trees in the mountainous region of Nghe An province were broken, uprooted, or severely damaged.

16.08.2026

Displaced Canadian residents face livestock losses, rebuilding without insurance

Displaced residents in Canada's British Columbia are struggling after mass wildfire evacuations, with many forced to relocate livestock and rebuild without insurance.

16.08.2026

Guam Department of Agriculture opens Crop Loss Compensation Program application period through Sept. 2

The Guam Department of Agriculture is opening the application period for the Crop Loss Compensation Program for eligible agricultural losses resulting from Typhoon Bavi.

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