Agroinsurance

Scotland - Loch Duart introduces new bespoke salmon welfare standard

Scotland-based salmon farmer Loch Duart has launched its own salmon welfare standard it has dubbed the “Loch Duart Standard.”

US suspends livestock imports from Mexico over screwworm infestations

The U.S. on Sunday suspended imports of livestock through the southern U.S. border to prevent the spread of New World screwworm, a move that was swiftly criticized by Mexico.

Intensive farming has led to serious soil degradation in Britain and Europe

Intensive agriculture has led to soil degradation in Europe and Great Britain. Experts are calling for soil restoration to reduce climate impacts.

Vietnam becomes first nation to successfully breed high-value amberjack

Vietnam has become the first country in the world to successfully breed the prized amberjack, a breakthrough achievement with significant implications for the nation’s aquaculture industry and the global seafood market.

Uzbekistan launches national seromonitoring campaign to safeguard against PPR in livestock

Uzbekistan is stepping up its efforts to combat Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), a viral disease that threatens the health of sheep and goats.

India - Hailstorm damages crop in Tral villages

Rains and hailstorm on Sunday lashed several villages of Pulwama district’s Tral area, causing damage to apple and other crops. At around 5 pm, the hailstorm hit multiple villages including Jawahipora, Darganiegund and their surrounding villages.

India - Over 1K farmers get Rs 4.03 cr compensation

In a landmark initiative, the Alipurduar district administration has disbursed Rs 4.03 crore to 1,130 potato farmers of Kalchini Block as compensation for crop losses caused by elephant incursions.

EU lowers protection for wolves as tensions grow over livestock attacks

Members of the Bern Convention, tasked with the protection of wildlife in Europe, agreed in December to lowerthe wolf'sstatus from "strictly protected" to "protected".

Spain - "Difficult season due to unusual weather conditions"

Our season was largely defined by challenging growing conditions. The end of October brought a week of persistent, heavy rainfall, followed by an extended period of cloudy weather. "It was like experiencing Belgian weather in Spain—conditions that Spanish cultivation simply isn't suited for," says John Gijbels of Euro Gijbels.

USA - San Joaquin County considers disaster declaration amid poor cherry season

The San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner has circulated a survey among local farmers to document the extent of crop loss.

India - Gujarat’s mango produce faced a loss of up to 35% due to unseasonal rain

A sudden change in weather conditions has taken a toll on mango crops that were ready for harvest across the farms of South Gujarat and Saurashtra. The state government’s horticulturists estimate a crop loss of up to 35 percent in the Alphonso and Kesar varieties grown in these regions.

Nigeria - FG, IFAD sign $158.15 million agreement to boost agriculture in northern states

The federal government. on Wednesday, signed a financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), as part of ongoing efforts to revolutionise the nation’s agriculture sector.

"Amid unrest, Peruvian and South African exporters favor Europe as a safe market"

The start of the overseas citrus season is marked by considerable uncertainty, notes Eddy Kreukniet of Exsa Europe.

Costa Rica's Nuclear-Powered Food Safety Revolution Boosts Livestock Exports

In the sun-soaked pastures of Orotina, a town nestled in the Alajuela region of Costa Rica, Alberto José Salas Jiménez manages a thriving cattle operation that mirrors the evolving landscape of the country’s livestock industry.

USA - Federal officials set timeline for Helene aid to farmers as Georgia enacts tax breaks

Georgia's governor signed a law Thursday to exempt federal crop insurance and disaster payments followingHurricane Helenedamage from Georgia state income taxes, but it could be months more before some federal money starts flowing to farmers in the hardest-hit states.