Agroinsurance

India - Satellite images used to detect ₹217 crore irregularity in crop insurance claims

The probe, conducted in the second week of February, was prompted by an unusual surge in insurance applications for banana crops.

India - Govt identifies L1 insurers for Restructured Weather Crop Insurance Scheme in J&K

Under the scheme, apple and saffron crops in Kashmir division and mango, litchi and saffron (Kishtwar only) in Jammu division will be covered under a weather-indexed model.

India - CM Yogi Adityanath Distributes ₹285 Crore Compensation To 2.51 Lakh Farmers Under Crop Insurance And Welfare Schemes

Yogi Adityanath distributed ₹285 crore in compensation to 2.51 lakh farmers in Lucknow under crop insurance and farmer welfare schemes.

Cyprus placed under strict quarantine as foot-and-mouth spreads

Cyprus has been placed under strict nationwide quarantine after cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in Livadia and Voroklini, with authorities warning the situation is now “extremely critical”.

India - Unseasonal rain worries farmers in Bharuch:Farmers fear of potential damage to cotton and 'toor dal'

The unseasonal rain has brought in fear in the faces of farmers of Bharuch city and surrounding areas. Due to this sudden rain and the change in atmosphere, water has accumulated on the fields and road in rural areas. The drizzle has created a seasonal atmosphere.

Egyptian Prime Minister Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Agricultural Land Amid Food Security Concerns

During the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Governors on Saturday, 21 February, Madbouly emphasized that the preservation of every acre of farmland is no longer just an administrative choice but a vital national obligation.

USA - Over $250M invested to protect natural resources and support farmers

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced today that it has administered more than a quarter billion dollars in grant funding to strengthen Michigan’s food, forestry and agriculture economy; create new jobs; and cultivate rural prosperity since the start of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration in 2019.

USA - Florida suspends farm inspections after freeze and drought losses

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has issued an emergency order suspending certain regulatory requirements for agricultural producers following severe winter weather, drought conditions, and elevated wildfire risk.

Ukraine - Fertilizer Shortage Threatens Up to 20% Crop Loss

The All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council and the Ukrainian Agrarian Business Association have appealed to the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine to urgently allow the import of ammonium nitrate through seaports.

Canada - MASC pilots new approach to offer forage insurance for 2026 crop year

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Pilots New Satellite-Based Forage Insurance Project For 2026 Crop Year.

India - Raj to order SOG probe into crop insurance scheme irregularities

Agriculture minister Kirori Lal Meena said Monday Rajasthan govt will order a Special Operations Group (SOG) probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in the state.

Bangladesh - Rivers dry up in Kurigram, raising fears for irrigation and crop loss

Experts blame climate impacts and silting for reducing river capacity. The situation threatens a severe irrigation crisis, with knock-on effects for agriculture and local biodiversity.

Building resilience from policy to field: Agriculture in Serbia better prepared for a changing climate

After five years of coordinated work, the agricultural sector in Serbia is better prepared to face future climate risks.

India - ₹701.54 Crore Insurance Claims Paid to Onion Farmers During 2022-23 to 2024-25 Under PMFBY

The Government of India has paid ₹701.54 crore in insurance claims to onion-growing farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during the three-year period from 2022-23 to 2024-25, according to information shared by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in the Rajya Sabha.

$15m AI space project to help boost Australian agriculture

The Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII)has launched a $15 million National Digital Twin for Australian Agriculture to establish a capability for coordinated decision-making and innovation across the agriculture, forestry and fisheries system at a national scale.