Agroinsurance

EU project NEXRUR launches in Europe to strengthen rural regions economically

Following its successful launch in Xiamen, China, the EU-China project NEXRUR has celebrated its launch in Europe.

South Australia’s new $27.4 million barge restores vital routes for livestock and tourism

South Australia’s outback communities and industries have welcomed the launch of a new heavy vehicle barge at Cooper Creek, a pivotal development in the region’s recovery from extensive flood damage.

Ireland’s aquatech sector poised to become a global hub

Ireland’s expanding aquatech sector – already valued at €165 million and supporting more than 900 jobs – is on the brink of growth, with potential for investment, the BIM Blue Ambition 2025 aquatech innovation conference heard.

South Korean enterprises show interest in developing green agriculture in Vietnam

An increasing number of South Korean entrepreneurs are turning their attention to Vietnam, believing in the country's economic growth potential and its goals for green and low-emission agricultural development.

India - Grape farmers in TN’s Theni hit by crop damage, falling prices

Grape growers in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district are facing mounting losses as the early spell of the northeast monsoon has caused extensive damage to standing crops, while market prices for the popular ‘Panneer’ variety have plummeted.

South Africa - Santam starts onboarding farmers under SA’s first parametric insurance licence

Santam has started onboarding farmers under its newly approved parametric insurance licence – the first and only licence of its kind issued in South Africa thus far.

USA - Governor Ivey awards HudsonAlpha over $2 million for agricultural and forestry-related projects

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has awarded HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnologyover $2 million through theAlabama Research and Development Advancement Fundto support three initiatives using biotechnology to strengthen Alabama’s agriculture and forestry sectors.

Moldova - “We saved 70% of the crop, ensuring a production of over 2,000 tons of apples”

Despite heavy challenges with weather, one exporter's harvest has been saved, for the most part, says Ruslan Jubîrcă, the director of Moldovan apple exporter FructLine: "The 2025 season has been marked by both challenges and achievements that highlight the resilience of Moldovan fruit growers.

Mexico partners with state government of Sinaloa to provide MXN 122 million to fishers

The Mexican federal government and the state government of Sinaloa have announced plans to provide MXN 122 million (USD 6.6 million, EUR 5.7 million) to commercial fishers in the state through Bienpesca, a government welfare program that provides financial support directly to the nation’s fishers.

USA - Rancher sues for damages after herbicide wipes out hay harvest

A Hill County agricultural company is being sued by a rancher in West. According to KWTX, the rancher has filed a lawsuit charging the company with destroying 21 acres of hay in a crop-dusting incident.

Recent hailstorm damages 2,000 apple orchards in India

A hailstorm in early June caused extensive damage to apple crops across fifteen villages in the Zainapora constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, affecting more than 2,000 orchardists, according to a government statement.

Hurricane Melissa Leaves Jamaica’s Agriculture in Ruins

Hurricane Melissa has caused severe damage across Jamaica, hitting farmers and fishers who were still recovering from Hurricane Beryl last year.

South Africa - SA’s first parametric insurance set to boost local smallholder farmers

South Africa’s agricultural industry is underpinned by over 2 million smallholder farms – each playing a vital role in sustaining local food security and supporting rural economies.

Japan university to support farmers to convert agricultural residue into energy

In a groundbreaking initiative that bridges technology, education, and sustainable development, Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu and Ishikawa Prefectural University are working on a project aimed at converting agricultural residues in Cambodia into clean energy and fertiliser, according to various Japanese media reports.

Doosan Robotics partners with Daedong to develop advanced technology for agriculture

Doosan Robotics has signed an agreement with agritech company Daedong to jointly develop on-device AI technology and business collaboration in the agricultural robotics sector.