Agroinsurance

NEWS

India - Haryana CM releases compensation amount of 87.95 crore rupees to farmers

14.03.2024 585 views

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has released a compensation amount of 87.95 crore rupees to farmers of 12 districts that suffered cotton crop damage due to floods in 2023. These districts include Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Fatehabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, and Sonipat.

Mr Saini said that the E-Kshatipurti Portal has been opened till March 15, 2024 for uploading crop losses due to recent hailstorm during the current Rabi season. Farmers can upload their crop loss due to hailstorm on the portal.

The Chief Minister said that during the year 2023, registration of 2 lakh 43 thousand 287 acres of land affected by floods was done to claim compensation for damaged cotton crops. After verification, crop loss of 84 thousand 483 acres of land has been confirmed, which has been uploaded by farmers on the E- Kshatipurti Portal. After verification, compensation is being given to 33 thousand 483 farmers of the state.

The Chief Minister said that compensation of 130 crore and 88 lakh rupees for other crops damaged due to floods during the year 2023 has already been issued by the government. Thus, farmers have been compensated with 218 crore and 83 lakh rupees during the year 2023.

Source - https://newsonair.gov.in

EVENTS

ScaleAgData Stakeholder Engagement Event

22.10.2024

The ScaleAgData project is pleased to invite you to our second stakeholder event. Building on the discussions and connections formed during our first webinar, this event will focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders, providing updates on our project’s progress, and outlining future opportunities for engagement.

RISK EVENTS

Moldova - May frosts caused heavy damage to fruit orchards

10.05.2026

The first frosty nights of May have significantly worsened estimates of damage to Moldova's fruit sector from spring frosts. According to initial assessments by fruit market operators, between a quarter and a third of the country's total orchard area was seriously affected.

China - Specialized agricultural insurance helps Fujian farmers weather the risks

Extreme weather this summer has brought growing uncertainty to agricultural production across China. In the southeastern province of Fujian, many towns and villages have felt the impact.

13.07.2026

India - Maha Agriculture Department to deploy remote sensing & satellite imagery to curb bogus horticulture insurance claims

The state agriculture department has decided to deploy remote sensing technology and digital crop surveys to verify orchards under its horticulture crop insurance plan.

13.07.2026

USA - Kentucky specialty farmers move harvests to dawn as heat surges and insurance falls short

Before the hottest part of the day sets in, many specialty farmers are already far into their routines.

13.07.2026

Malta - Salina blast leaves €1.4m insured damage, but many homes had no cover

Government compensation could discourage people from obtaining insurance, association says.

13.07.2026

Korea agriculture ministry deploys cooling aid and water to protect farms

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will support cooling equipment and emergency water supplies to minimize crop and livestock damage caused by the heat wave.

13.07.2026

Potato crop losses in 2023/2024 not eligible for EU aid

Potato crop losses in 2023/2024 did not meet criteria for support under the EU Agricultural Reserve, according to Minister Niall Collins.

12.07.2026

South Korea - Ministry of Agriculture Pays 120.3 Billion Won in Income Insurance to 20,700 Farms

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced today (July 12) that 120.3 billion won in insurance payouts has been distributed to 20,700 farms for nine agricultural items whose harvest-season prices have been finalized, out of the 15 items covered by the agricultural income stabilization insurance sold last year.

12.07.2026

India - Centre’s Digital Farm Push Aligns With State’s Tech Lead

The Centre’s renewed push for digital agriculture is expected to accelerate farmer registration, crop data capture and technology‑based delivery of farm services, even as Telangana leads in the digital farm space.