Agroinsurance

Syria - Heavy rains damage cumin crops in rural Aleppo

Cumin farmers in the northern and eastern rural areas of Aleppo suffered financial losses as a result of weather fluctuations and rainfall at the beginning of May, just 15 days before harvest.

India - Heavy rain causes crop damage worth Rs 11.9 lakh in Thiruvananthapuram district

Heavy rain that continues to lash the district has inflicted heavy loss to property and crops. Crops worth Rs 11.9 lakh were destroyed, and five houses were partially destroyed in the district.

India - No respite for Assam Tea as weather woes mount

Though the rains have come much to the cheers of all, it will take a long time for the tea bush to recover from the adverse weather conditions.Adverse weather conditions due to inadequate rainfall in tea growing areas ofAssamwill result in an estimated 50-60% crop loss which will make cash flows difficult for tea producers.

How agri-tech drones are revolutionizing crop monitoring and yield optimization

The agricultural sector in India is undergoing a significant transformation due to the integration of advanced technologies like agri-tech drones with traditional farming practices. These innovations address issues such as pest infestations, diseases, and inefficient resource use, which significantly affect crop yields annually.

AI offers a new era in agricultural innovation: combating climate-driven crop pests

Voracious beetles, mammoth weeds and mushrooming fungi. Climate change is delivering farm conditions that allow weeds, insects, and plant pathogens to thrive around the globe. Why does this matter?

USA - Strawberry farms surviving, despite loss in crops

Storms and heavy rains have swept through Ohio over the past couple of months. While it has helped some crops grow, it is causing some issues for strawberry farms across the state.

India - Farmers face crop loss in Hooghly

The impact of the Ramel has left the farmers of Singur, Pandua, Tarkeswar and Arambagh with huge losses. The cyclonic storm, followed by incessant rain has destroyed most of the crops, oilseeds and vegetables.

Netherlands - Asparagus yield per kilo at least 30% lower this year due to waterlogging

Will Teeuwen of Teboza is not one to lament, but it's clear that this asparagus season presents significant challenges. "It's not exactly the most enjoyable season. We've been battling waterlogging for seven months, and it doesn't look like that's going to change in the coming weeks.

Kenya - Hunger, high inflation loom after heavy rains hit farms

Kenyan households are now staring at a spike in prices of select food commodities in the aftermath of the heavy rains that led to the loss of lives, disrupted agricultural activities, and destroyed crops.

South Africa - Sugar industry facing significant threats from changing climate

Climate change is not just a distant threat but a pressing issue that significantly impacts agriculture and the livelihoods dependent on it, Professor Debra Roberts, Co-Chair of the IPCC Working Group II said.

India - Cotton sowing may drop amid pest concerns, crop delayed

North India cotton sowing may decrease by 20-30 per cent in the coming season as farmers have lost confidence in this commercial crop due to pest attacks in previous years.

Vietnam - High temperatures in dragon fruit production areas reduce yield

This season, high temperatures and dry weather in Vietnam's dragon fruit-producing areas have caused fruit trees in many orchards to dry up, leading to reduced yields and a short supply.

Uruguay - Around 50% of Clementine production affected by heavy rain

The Clementine harvest and eventual exports in Uruguay have been affected by the heavy rain that has caused major flooding in neighbouring Brazil and Argentina in recent weeks. The incessant rain led to the Uruguay River flooding its banks, displacing several thousand people.

Serbia - Spring frost strikes blueberry plantations

Spring frost has again struck the Serbian berry industry, leading to significant damages of up to 40% in many plantations. According to Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće: "We had frost in April. Some fields lost everything, some a little bit, while some were not affected at all.

India - Crop damage in wild boar attacks in north Kashmir leaves farmers anguished

The residents of several villages across north Kashmir are facing mental trauma following the wild boar attacks on their fields. The frustrated residents said that they have suffered huge losses as wild boars destroy crops in no time.