Agroinsurance

Philippines - GCash expands insurance offerings

E-wallet giant GCash is expanding its insurance offerings with new sector-specific products that are eyed for launch this year.

Vietnam - Gia Lai farmers face concerns over durian fruit loss and cashew crop failures

Unpredictable weather and shifting agricultural trends have disrupted production, leaving many growers in Gia Lai Province struggling to maintain their livelihoods.

New Zealand - Livestock facial eczema breakthrough: Scientists discover new fungus species

New Zealand scientists studying a complex fungal disease that affects sheep have made a scientific breakthrough.

Ireland - €135k for Louth marine infrastructure projects

€135k has been allocated for marine infrastructure projects inLouth. €112,500 has been allocated for the renewal of the sea wall and lifting equipment at Port Oriel in Clogherhead, while €22,500 has been awarded to reinforce the concrete pier harbour wall in Annagassan where erosion at base has occured.

European agriculture faces growing climate risks that EU can help counter, new study finds

The European Union agricultural sector loses more than €28 billion a year, on average, as a result of adverse weather such as droughts and the EU can do more to reduce such business risks, including by expanding farm insurance, according to a groundbreaking newstudy.

India - Bansai Farmers Suffer Major Crop Loss as Heavy Rains and Lake Release Flood Paddy Fields in Curchorem

Rice farmers in Bansai, Curchorem, are grappling with devastating losses after continuous heavy rainfall combined with the unannounced opening of the Nanda Lake gates led to severe flooding of their fields.

Researchers make game-changing breakthrough that could solve billion-dollar problem for agriculture industry: 'Maximum impact'

Researchers have found a way to improve crop yields by addressing photorespiration. This metabolic process, which occurs alongside photosynthesis, can reduce crop productivity by up to 36%.

Japan's agriculture minister dismissed after rice scandal

Takeo Eto stated that he does not buy rice because he receives it as a gift from supporters. This caused outrage amid rising prices and worsened the government's rating.

Al-Sisi calls for private sector partnership to boost Egypt’s agriculture, livestock

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday urged stronger collaboration between the government, private sector, and local communities to revitalize the country’s agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors—key drivers of food security and economic development.

Swiss evacuate livestock by hoof and helicopter because of landslide risk over Alpine village

Swiss authorities added livestock to the list of evacuees along with about 300 people moved out of a village threatened by a possible landslide from an Alpine mountainside overhead.

USA - Kentucky farmer pleads guilty in crop fraud, must pay government $9.9 million

A Kentucky farmer agreed to pay at least $9.9 million to the federal government over fraudulent crop insurance claims. Larry Walden pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

USA - Arkansas rice farmers face tough choices as weather disrupts planting season

Yet another round of severe weather is delaying Arkansas farmers planting their crops. Historic levels of rain this spring have challenged rice farmers in particular.

Smart sensors and AI could save billions in crop loss from invasive plant species

As invasive plant species increasingly threaten biodiversity and agricultural productivity worldwide, a new review highlights how smart chip technology (SCT) could provide a transformative solution.

USA - Ocala leaders advocate for farm land preservation amid rapid development

Officials in Ocala are discussing farm land preservation and its importance to Marion County.

Drought-hit Syrian farmers hope sanctions reprieve will restore agriculture

Severe drought in Syria this year could lead to the failure of an estimated 75% of local wheat crops, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation, threatening the food security of millions of people.