Agroinsurance

South Africa - Vital vaccine assistance for rural livestock farmers

Efforts to combat livestock diseases in response to 15% drop in beef production.

China - Xinjiang reaps pearl harvest through pioneering inland aquaculture

Farmers in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, an inland region in northwest China, have been busy harvesting salmon, lobsters and hairy crabs – and now pearls.

Innovative climate-smart mapping tool launched to aid farmers in coastal Bangladesh adapt to climate challenges

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS), in collaboration, launched Climate-Smart Mapping and Adaptation Planning (CS-MAP) on November 24, 2024, at the BARC Auditorium in Farmgate, Dhaka.

India - Telangana's Historic Crop Loan Waiver Transforms Farmers' Lives

The Congress government in Telangana has waived Rs 18,000 crore in crop loans, benefiting 22 lakh farmers within 10 months of coming into power.

U.S. Department of agriculture leads first major trade mission to Morocco

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is organizing its first-ever trade mission to Morocco from December 2 to 5, marking the largest such mission to Africa.

Nigeria - Taraba farmers urged to adopt guides for preventing crop destruction

Farmers in Taraba State have been encouraged to use farm guides as a proactive measure to prevent cattle invasions and protect their crops.

USA - Bats Save Billions In Agriculture Costs As Technology Helps Save Them

The $1.53 trillion U.S. agriculture and associated industries are facing little known threats worth billions to their bottom lines from climate change, wind power and a fungal disease decimating bats who help farmers by eating insects.

Canada - Trudeau’s salmon farming ban set to cost Canadians $9 Billion

The Trudeau Liberals plan to ban marine salmon farms in British Columbia is set to saddle taxpayers with an astronomical $9 billion bill, statesa new reportthat details the far-reaching economic, social, and environmental fallout of the governments decision.

Canada - Saskatchewan government says higher crop insurance claims increase deficit to $743.5 million

The provincial government is citing higher crop insurance payouts and a challenging farming season for deficit projections that are more than double from budget.

India - Ramadoss warns of impending torrential crop loss, demands Rs 40,000 per acre compensation

In a statement, the senior leader said that more than 52,000 acres of crops have been damaged in Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, and other districts.

Pakistan - Vaccination drive launched in Tharparkar to protect livestock from winter diseases

The livestock department, Tharparkar has launched a district-wide vaccination campaign to protect animals from contagious diseases common during winter.

Malawi farmers to benefit from new sustainable agriculture initiative

In a bid to tackle food insecurity and enhance resilience among farmers in Malawi, the Cooperative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) has launched an innovative project integrating aquaculture and agriculture.

Severe floods and crop losses in Spain disrupt global citrus and orange juice supply

Valencia, along with other regions in Spain, experienced severe floods on 29 October, causing extensive damage, including to the citrus industry.

Cyclonic Threat Looms Over Tamil Nadu: Farmers Face Severe Crop Loss

Intermittent rains and an approaching cyclonic storm are causing widespread damage to paddy crops in Tamil Nadus Cauvery delta.

Nigeria - Minister projects Livestock sector contributing N33trn to economy

Nigerias Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha has said that the livestock sector can add N33 trillion to the economy if well harnessed.