Agroinsurance

NFF urges action on workforce shortages in Australian agriculture

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has identified regional workforce shortages as a key barrier to productivity growth in Australian agriculture.

India - Jammu Kashmir Latest September floods cause damage worth over Rs 209 Cr to horticulture, livestock in J&K: Govt

The Jammu and Kashmir government has confirmed that recent flash floods in September 2025 caused widespread damage to standing crops, horticulture and livestock across several parts of the Union Territory, including Marh Constituency, with total losses assessed at Rs 209.214 crore.

Canada - Drones now used to assess wildlife crop damage in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp.’s new method of assessing wildlife damage using drones and artificial intelligence applies to standing crop. Traditional inspection continues for swathed crop claims for big game damage.

Can Europe’s farmers save the water cycle?

Every year, 30% of the EU faces water shortages, while fewer than 40% of watercourses are in good or very good ecological condition. Agriculture is both a victim of and a contributor to the EU’s broken water cycle — which the Union has pledged to repair.

New Zealand - Relief funds insufficient for Southland farmers' storm recovery

A recent storm in Southland has brought to light the financial strain faced by local farmers and the limitations of current disaster relief funding.

UK - Poultry placed under restriction zones after HPAI outbreaks

A fresh wave of avian influenza outbreaks has deepened concern across the UK poultry industry, with confirmed cases now in Denbighshire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

Ghana - Regenerative agriculture to increase yields, diversify incomes

A multi-national consortium of researchers and policymakers in Ghana is positioning regenerative agriculture as a new frontier for investment, farmer revenue growth and data-driven innovation within the agricultural economy.

Turkey - TARSİM pays out over $640 million in agricultural insurance claims

Türkiye’s Agricultural Insurance Pool (TARSİM) has paid 27 billion Turkish Liras ($643 million) in compensation to insured farmers and producers this year, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and TARSİM Board Chairman Ahmet Bağcı.

Fence, but no fence: Sweden and Denmark to legalize virtual fencing

Sweden and Denmark will soon legalize virtual fencing, a new technology that allows farmers to contain livestock using GPS-enabled collars instead of traditional wire barriers, according to Euronews.

UK - Genetic breakthrough bid to save native oyster and boost aquaculture

Aberdeen University and NativeAqua partnering on one-year project focused on improving resilience and commercial viability of native oyster stocks

Scientists develop gene-edited pigs resistant to deadly viral disease

Researchers have created pigs that are resistant to classical swine fever (CSF). When exposed to the virus, gene-edited pigs remained healthy, while unedited animals showed typical signs of disease, a study found.

South Korea - Farmers raise alarm after unexpected phenomenon wipes out key crop: 'This concept didn't even exist'

Extreme weather events have led to an unexpected phenomenon in Korea, wiping out apple crop yields. Amid rising global temperatures and intense rainfall, the fruit is struggling to survive.

Nigeria - Namadi approves N30bn road projects to boost agriculture, infrastructure in Jigawa

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has approved the construction of three major roads in Miga Local Government Area valued at over N30 billion, as part of efforts to enhance infrastructure and support agricultural productivity in the state.

Scientists urge rethinking the role of field trials in agricultural research

A new article published in Nature Plants calls for a reassessment of how genetic technologies for agriculture are evaluated.

Pakistan - Balochistan Fast-tracks Naulong Dam Project To Boost Water Resources, Agriculture

The Balochistan government has announced a major push to expedite the long-awaited Naulong Dam Project, a transformative initiative aimed at securing water resources and revitalizing agriculture across the province.