Agroinsurance

India - Telangana to Reintroduce Crop Insurance After Five-Year Gap

Farmers in Telangana will once again benefit from crop insurance, with the State Government set to reintroduce the comprehensive scheme during the upcoming kharif season.

India - Wheat crops in Sindh and Punjab gutted by fire, farmers face huge losses

Fires have ravagedwheat crops over hundreds of acres in different parts of Sindh and Punjab, causing financial losses in terms of millions of rupees.

Iraq’s drought-doomed farmers turn to groundwater to boost agriculture

Iraqi farmers facing scarce rainfall and repeated droughts are drilling wells in the desert to reach groundwater sources and sustain their irrigation systems.

$66,000,000 Problem: Mysterious Parasite Devastates Global Fish Farms

Researchers in the Amazon have discovered new genetic mechanisms in fish parasites that could lead to vaccines, potentially safeguarding fish farming and biodiversity.

USA - Iowa Farmer Sues Company, Alleging Three Wind-Turbine Fires Damaged His Crops

A Cedar County farmer is suing a manufacturer of wind turbines, alleging three turbine fires scattered debris over hundreds of acres of land, damaging his crops.

France approves drone spraying for pesticides in agriculture

Aerial pesticide spraying is making a return in France following the final approval of a new legislative bill by Parliament on April 9, 2025.

Europe and Africa commit to water sustainability at the Moroccan International Agricultural Show

The European Union and the African Union propose a joint plan for water resource supply within the framework of SIAM 2025 held in Morocco.

Migrant agriculture workers: potential resource for Southeast Asia’s food-resilient future

Farm labourers returning from overseas can, if empowered, form a pool of experienced talent that Southeast Asia’s vulnerable agricultural sector can tap into for foodsecurity.

Ireland - €28m beef welfare scheme confirmed

The 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme will have a budget of €28m and will focus on practical measures to enhance animal health and husbandry on suckler farms.

India - Dhenoo Tech Helps 95,000+ Farmers Modernise Dairy with Smart Livestock Tools

In the heart of India's agrarian landscape, where traditional dairy farming practices have long prevailed, a digital transformation is underway.

India - Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira Demands Rs 50,000 Per Acre Compensation for Wheat Crop Losses in Punjab

Sukhpal Singh Khaira, MLA from Bholath and Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, has issued a strong demand for immediate and adequate compensation for Punjab’s farmers who have suffered massive wheat crop losses due to recent incidents of fire, rain, and hailstorms across various parts of the state.

USA - Maine looks to offer farmers zero-interest loans amid federal funding cuts

Maine Sen. Stacy Brenner introduced a bill during a public hearing Thursday that would allow the state to better financially support farmers during unexpected events and emergencies.

Oman’s agriculture ministry moves to ease onion glut

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) has pledged support for farmers facing an oversupply of locally grown onions, assuring strategic measures to stabilise the market and safeguard national food security.

Zambia holds symposium to promote climate-smart agriculture

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture and climate-smart farming practices aimed at enhancing resilience, improving yields, and reducing poverty among farmers.

Pig monitoring will be more automated with AI tools

Artificial intelligence is already working on some hog farms and legislative and labour pressures will continue to drive new automated products in the sector.