Agroinsurance

USA - USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers

UK - Project gets £1m to transform dairy cow slurry into crop fertilisers

A "pioneering" £1m project transforming dairy cow slurry into crop fertilisers and water has been launched by researchers at Harper Adams.

Cyclone Alfred causes $11 million crop damage in Australia

The Australian horticultural sector faced challenges following Cyclone Alfred's impact in late February.

Umami expands AI tool into aquaculture

Umami Bioworkshas launched the latest next-generation evolution of Alkemyst – an AI tool originally developed to accelerate cell-cultivated seafood production, but which can now support the broader seafood value chain, including aquaculture.

Greece Takes Action To Support Livestock Farmers Affected By Disease

Government allocates millions in compensation and support measures for recovering farmers hit by zoonotic outbreaks.

USA - Farmers scramble as staple crop is threatened by unexpected factors

Recentreportshave shown that untimely weather patterns are disrupting California's strawberry harvest, showcasing the vulnerability of our food when it comes to climate irregularities.

Australia - Ex-Cyclone Alfred costs NSW farmers millions in stock loss and damage

USA - USDA Offers Help For Storm Victims

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up toassistcommunities and farmers hit by the massive storm system that swept across the midsection of the U.S. over the weekend.

Pakistan - Sindh agri scientists develop new crop varieties offering higher yields

Agricultural scientists in Sindh have successfully developed new crop varieties that offer higher yields and require less water for cultivation.

"Severe weather in Spain now hitting leafy crops hardest, while watermelon plantings also raise concern"

The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops.

USA - Aiding growers with crop security in challenging climates

Food security is a concern for all Alaskans. Approximately 95 percent of food purchased in Alaska is imported, accounting for around $2 billion in sales sent out of state each year, according to the Alaska Food Policy Council.

USA - Coalition launches education campaign to support Maine aquaculture industry

Deemed aneconomic bright spot, Maine’s shellfish and seaweed farming industryhas been growing slowly but steadily, with more retail and restaurant demand and value-added product development, growing enrollment in a variety of training programs.

Canada - Drought plans keep farmers a step ahead

Prairie producers have become used to dealing with drought over the last decade.

India - Looming water shortages threaten wheat, sugar crops in Sindh, Punjab

In line with the Indus River System Authority’s advisory-cum warning, the Mangla Dam on Saturday hit its dead level — minimum operating level of 1,050 feet — which would hamper agriculture in Sindh and Punjab due to ashortage of irrigation waterin the near future.

USA - Georgia state legislature passes bill protecting access to crop protection tools

The Georgia state legislature has passed a bill protecting farmers’ continued access to crop protection tools. The bill hadstrong, bipartisan support in both chambers and is now headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.