06.02.2025

KOA Biotech raises €2M for early disease detection for fish farms

Using biotechnological tools, KOA Biotech has developed a biosensor system that, combined with proprietary algorithms, forms an autonomous device capable of early detection of waterborne infections.

06.02.2025

Vietnam deepens cooperation with FAO to advance sustainable agriculture

Việt Nam has benefitted from over 400 projects supporting sustainable agriculture, forestry and fisheries, providing essential training to stabilise livelihoods and drive post-war socio-economic growth.

06.02.2025

Australia - North Queensland floods cut transport routes, causing food shortages and higher freight costs

Transport routes in North Queensland, disrupted by flooding, are anticipated to reopen within 48 hours. Retailers and consumers may face increased freight costs.

05.02.2025

USA - Evers proposes $80 million in new agriculture spending

Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that hes proposing to spend $80 million through the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in his 2025-27 state budget to support farmers and Wisconsins agricultural industry.

05.02.2025

India - J&K farmers receive Rs 31.87 crore in crop insurance claims under PMFBY

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has provided ₹31.87 crore in crop insurance claims to farmers in Jammu and Kashmir during the last financial year as per the data shared by the government.

05.02.2025

Norwegian salmon tax proposal draws sharp rebuke from ASC

A proposal to impose a surcharge on ASC-certified fish in Norway would affect more than 40 percent of the countrys salmon farms.

04.02.2025

Climate Change Drives Greek Farmers to Tropical Crops

Bananas, papayas and mangoes are some of the new crops in Greece as an increasing number of farmers are switching production to subtropical fruit due to rising temperatures.

04.02.2025

New plant-based post-harvest solution to debut at Fruit Logistica

Fresh Formulaics will introduce its inaugural product, Flair S1, at Berlin Fruit Logistica this week.

06.02.2025

Nigeria, Mexico deepen investment cooperation in livestock development

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has reaffirmed Nigerias commitment to strengthening investment ties with Mexico in the livestock sector.

06.02.2025

USA - Illinois launches $7M program to encourage cover crop adoption

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has secured a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to launch the I-COVER program, which provides financial incentives to producers and landowners who adopt cover crops or new techniques for earlier establishment.

06.02.2025

Norwegian environment minister dismisses idea of salmon farming ban

As Norways wild salmon populations continue to decline, the countrys minister for climate and the environment has firmly dismissed any ideas of a ban on open-net fish farming.

05.02.2025

USA - Department of Agriculture invests nearly $8 million in 26 game-changing programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recentlyannounced an investmentof more than $7.5 million to help reduce planet-warming gas pollution.

05.02.2025

South Africa - Minister warns pesticide ban could lead to crop failure and black-market trade

Minister John Steenhuisen addressed South Africas Parliament Agriculture Committee, cautioning that prohibiting pesticides such as terbufos may result in crop failure.

05.02.2025

USA - Gov. Evers, WisDOT Award $100 Million for Infrastructure Projects Supporting Wisconsin’s Farmers and Agricultural Industries

Gov.Tony Evers, together with theWisconsin Department of Transportation(WisDOT), today announced an investment of $100 million for 55 projects to assist with fixing and upgrading aging local roads that support Wisconsins farmers and producers, as well as statewide agricultural and forestry industries in 36 counties across the state.

04.02.2025

Canada - $6.5 million dollar investment for crop research announced in Swift Current

A new position was unveiled at the University of Saskatchewan that aims to bolster crop breeding in Western Canada.

04.02.2025

Bonsai Robotics: $15 Million (Series A) Raised For Advancing Physical AI Solutions For Agriculture Applications

Bonsai Robotics, a developer of physical AI solutions for agriculture applications, announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding.

EVENTS
RISK EVENTS

Australia - Farmers report major crop losses after damaging frost hits SA

19.09.2024

Between the lack of rain and a severe frost event this week, South Australian farmers are feeling the pinch from the weather. Some farmers said they were not bothering to reap what they had sown, as their crops were in such a state that the cost of harvesting outweighed any possible return.

Spain - 30% of La Palma's banana production has already been lost due to the advance of the lava

14.10.2021

More than three weeks after the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted, the lava that continues to flow from its interior continues to devastate everything in its path, destroying houses, infrastructure, and banana plantations. The production of Platanos de Canarias is the economic engine of the island, accounting for 50% of its GDP and 30% of the jobs on the island.

Europe - Around 66,000 ha damaged - 23 million euros in damages

02.07.2021

While Vereinigte Hagelversicherung VVaG reported 30,000 hectares damaged just a few days ago, this figure has more than doubled within a few days. A good 66,000 hectares were registered for regulation from June 18 to 25. This is due to so-called supercells, which came from France through Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria to Austria and the Czech Republic, causing hailstorms over a length of several hundred kilometers. Local heavy rainfall with enormous amounts of rain from so-called "water bombs" and hailstones the size of tennis balls caused damage to almost all crops, often with total losses. On June 22 and again on June 24, the damage area stretched from Lake Starnberg via Munich to Passau. In Baden-Württemberg, the Neckar-Alb region was hardest hit on June 21 and, just two days later, the strip from Freiburg via Reutlingen to Esslingen. A locally intense area of damage extended along the North Sea coast in the Groningen-Norden-Aurich triangle on both the Dutch and German sides of the border. In addition, abroad, the polder areas on the IJsselmeer and the Baltic region were particularly affected. After the first surveys, Vereinigte Hagel now expects damage of about 20 to 23 million euros, a doubling compared to the beginning of last week. Supercells and what they are about - currently no end in sight The background to the now considerably higher damage figures are so-called supercells, which have a much higher damage potential than ordinary thunderstorms due to their rotation and longevity. "Their most important feature is the so-called "mesocyclone," a powerful rotating updraft. It creates a negative pressure on the ground so that, like a vacuum cleaner, warm and energetic air can be constantly sucked in at the ground and reach the upper edge of the troposphere (above 10 km altitude). There the warm air is sucked in and there is also the danger of possible tornadoes. Subsequently, in the area of the sinking cold air, it is not uncommon for extreme downbursts to reach the hurricane range. Over time, supercells develop a momentum of their own that prevents the sinking cold air (as compensation for the rising warm air) from entering the warm air area. Thus, the mesocyclone is fed with warm air for several hours. Due to the longevity and massive power of the rotating updraft, hailstones can be flung into the air several times, growing into large hailstones. From Monday through Thursday, conditions in southern Germany were ideal for these rotating monsters. A warm and humid air mass was stored in the lower atmosphere, so to speak the fuel for the engine of the rotating mesocyclones. In addition, the wind near the ground came from an easterly to northeasterly direction (which favored suction), veered nearly 180° to the southwest up to an altitude of about 5 kilometers, and increased significantly. In short, there was sufficient directional and velocity shear. This is a basic requirement for the formation of rotation in the updraft region and helps to prevent the sinking cold air from reaching the front of the thunderstorm cell." And it's set to continue. The DWD forecasts heavy thunderstorms in the south and southwest of Germany on Monday evening, as well as on Tuesday. Experts prepared for this, because in June or July such weather phenomena are not uncommon, as Vereinigte Hagel knows from almost 200 years of experience. Source - https://www.freshplaza.com

ANALYTICS SEE ALL

UNDP - Analysis of the crop insurance system in Uzbekistan

08.01.2025

Agricultural production has historically been one of the high-risk sub-sectors of Uzbekistan’s national economy because the conditions and results of production and economic activity of agricultural enterprises are highly dependent on random, primarily weather-related factors. In this regard, the development of an agricultural insurance system as an element of sustainable agricultural production is relevant. 

A Practical Method for Adjusting the Premium Rates in Crop-Hail Insurance with Short-Term Insurance Data

25.10.2022

The frequency of hailstorms is generally low in small geographic areas. In other words, it may be very likely that hailstorm occurrences will vary between neighboring locations within a short period of time. Besides, a newly launched insurance scheme lacks the data. It is, therefore, difficult to sustain a sound insurance program under these circumstances, with premium rates based on meteorological data without a complimentary adjustment process.

Malta - Vegetable production dropped 7% in 2018

18.10.2019

Last year, Malta’s local vegetable produce dropped by 7% when compared to the previous year. The total vegetables produced in tonnes amounted to 58,178, down by 7% when compared to 2017. Their value too diminished as the total produce was valued at €30 million, down by 13% over the previous year. The most significant drop was in potatoes, down by 27% over the previous year. Tomatoes and onions were the only vegetables to have increased in volume, by 3% and 4% respectively but their value diminished by 9% and 24% respectively. The figures were published by the National Statistics Office on the event of World Food Day 2019, which will be celebrated on Wednesday. Cauliflower, cabbage and lettuce produce dropped by 10%, 3%, and 12% respectively. In the realm of local fruit, a drop of produce was registered here too apart from strawberries, which experienced a whopping increase of 58% over 2017. Total fruit produced in 2018 amounted to 13,057 tonnes, down by 1% when compared to 2017. The total produce was valued at €10 million, a 3% increase in value. Peaches produced were down by 35% and the 376 tonnes of peaches cultivated amounted to €0.5 million in value. Orange produce dropped by 10% and lemon produce dropped by 14%. There was no change in the amount of grapes produced and the 3,642 tonnes of grapes produced in 2018 were valued at €2.3 million. 70% of fruit and vegetables consumed in Malta is imported. The drop in local produce could be the result of deleterious or unsuitable weather patterns. Source - https://www.freshplaza.com

USA - Greenhouse tomato production spans most states

07.10.2019

While Florida and California accounted for 76 percent of U.S. production of field-grown tomatoes in 2016, greenhouse production and use of other protected-culture technologies help extend the growing season and make production feasible in a wider variety of geographic locations. Some greenhouse production is clustered in traditional field-grown-tomato-producing States like California. However, high concentrations of greenhouses are also located in Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, and other States that are not traditional market leaders. Among the benefits that greenhouse tomato producers can realize are greater market access both in the off-season and in northern retail produce markets, better product consistency, and improved yields. These benefits make greenhouse tomato production an increasingly attractive alternative to field production despite higher production costs. In addition to domestic production, a significant share of U.S. consumption of greenhouse tomatoes is satisfied by imports. In 2004, U.S., Mexican, and Canadian growers each contributed about 300 million pounds of greenhouse tomatoes annually to the U.S. fresh tomato market. Since then, Mexico’s share of the greenhouse tomato market has grown sharply, accounting for almost 84 percent (1.8 billion pounds) of the greenhouse volume coming into the U.S. market. Source - https://www.freshplaza.com

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