Agroinsurance

Bangladesh - Rain, floods cause extensive crop damage in Kurigram

Crops on a vast tract of lands in Kurigram district have been damaged due to the torrential rainfall for the last several days and onrush of upstream water.

WorldFish launches USD 10 million genetically improved tilapia project in Kenya

A USD 10 million (EUR 8.8 million) fish-farming project has launched in Kenya, focusing on expanding farmers’ access to genetically improved strains of tilapia.

Limits on moving livestock into Wales due to virus

Limits are to be placed on moving livestock from England into Wales in response to the spread of the bluetongue virus.

Canada - Saskatchewan farmers looking for rain

Almost all Saskatchewan producers have completed their seeding operations, and now they’re looking for moisture to replenish the topsoil.

Kosovo - €15,000 for the best innovative idea for Climate Smart Agriculture

The agricultural sector in Kosovo, in addition to other challenges, is also facing the negative effects of climate change.

More than 24,000 factory farms have opened across Europe

Intensive livestock farms such as those found across the US are spreading across the continent, according to new data.

USA - Bill proposed to protect Texas livestock from screwworm

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) recently introduced the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act to direct Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to conduct a study and report strategies to enhance preparedness and response capabilities against potential outbreaks of the New World Screwworm (NWS).

Pakistan secures IMF agreement on budget targets, avoids agriculture tax

Secretary Finance Imdadullah Bosal on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s new budget targets have been finalized in agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a key milestone in the country’s economic planning.

Czech Program for Sustainable Agriculture, Inclusion, and Good Governance in Moldova

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Chisinau presented the new Cooperation Program for Development with the Republic of Moldova, valid until the year 2030.

Australia - Blueberry price spike due to low seasonal supply to ease, but flood damage will bite

Eye-watering blueberry prices could stay higher for longer this year due to seasonal shortages and crop damage caused by last month's torrential rain in northern New South Wales.

Egypt pursues stronger agricultural investment across Africa

Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, held a strategic meeting with a ministerial committee to explore ways of enhancing cooperation with African countries in the agricultural sector.

Call for stronger farm supports as Ireland takes leadership role in climate-smart agriculture

Department-funded research unveiled at the Dublin conference dedicated to addressing the intricate relationship between agriculture and climate change has revealed a calcium-peroxide-based feed additive that can cut indoor methane emissions by 10-28%, depending on diet, inclusion rate, and animal type.

New feed mitigant aims to protect pigs from disease challenges

FeedARMOR demonstrated effectiveness in mitigating common feed-borne pathogens including PRRS, PED and SVA.

Key Carbon & InSoil Launch $114M Partnership To Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture In Europe

Key Carbon, a Vancouver-based private equity firm specializing in climate and biodiversity action, will partner with Lithuania’sInSoilto support regenerative agriculture across Europe, according to a joint statement on Tuesday.

Canada - $1.8 million to support sustainable agriculture in Niagara Region

The Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project Steering Committee is pleased to announce that up to $1.8 million in total funding has been secured to advance the Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project.