Agroinsurance

EPA urged to ban spraying of antibiotics on US food crops amid resistance fears

Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claims.

Nigeria - NADF move to infuse insurance packages into Agriculture loans

In a deliberate move to infuse insurance into agricultural loans, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leadway Assurance Company Limited and Verdure Climate to scale up innovative agricultural insurance and climate-resilient finance for smallholder farmers.

Nigeria - Aiyedatiwa approves $42m agricultural city project in Ondo community

Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the establishment of the Ondo Agricultural City in Iju-Agbonrin/Ori-Ohin, in Ose Local Government Area of the state, by KONIG Agriculture Ltd.

First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

The first suspected bluetongue virus outbreak in Northern Ireland is under investigation.

Greece Offers €56 Million Emergency Aid for Livestock Farmers

Greece has launched a €56 million emergency support package for livestock farmers affected by sheep and goat pox and plague, including compensation for culled animals and expanded feed subsidies announced the Ministries of National Economy & Finance and Rural Development & Food.

India - Road widening squeezes irrigation canal in Baramulla; farmers fear massive crop loss

They said the Beacon authorities have reconstructed the canal at barely one foot wide—down from its original three-foot width—jeopardising irrigation for hundreds of acres of farmland.

Belize Receives New Tech Boost to Strengthen Agricultural Data

The agricultural sector is getting a major technology upgrade, thanks to new equipment donated through a Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) project aimed at improving the country’s statistical systems.

Jamaica to import fruit and vegetables after Hurricane Melissa damages agriculture sector

Record-breaking storm wipes out key crops and livestock, forcing government to plug urgent gaps in the food chain.

Nigeria - GAIN commits $10m to tackle vitamin A deficiency in staple crops

To tackle vitamin A micronutrient deficiency in staple foods across Nigeria, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has committed the sum of $10 million, working with local farmers for the production of nutritious biofortified foods in the cassava, maize, rice and other staple crops value chains.

Canada - Drought-ravaged southwest seeks emergency help from province

Representatives from the southwest region are once again raising alarm bells about the financial impact facing the area due to drought conditions.

India - Over 21 lakh farmers apply for financial assistance after crop loss

The state government has announced a relief package of Rs 10,000 crore for farmers and the registration portal was opened on November 14 for a span of 15 days.

Kenya - Farmers devastated after unexpected event wipes out essential crop

Farmers in Kenya's Murang'a County are watching crops like maize, beans, tomatoes, and avocado seedlings wither after rains that started with promise vanished almost overnight.

Floods devastate aquaculture, processing operations in Vietnam

Severe and prolonged flooding has heavily affected aquaculture and seafood-processing operations in Central Vietnam.

Nigeria - Dangote moves to revitalise agricultural sector

Dangote Group has confirmed collaborating with strategic partners to revitalise and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

Cameroon - Government, African Development Bank Accelerate 21-Billion-Franc Project Targeting Modern Agriculture

The Government of Cameroon and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have strengthened their partnership on the Central Plain development initiative, worth over 21 billion CFA francs. The renewed collaboration follows a recent review meeting held in Yaounde at the Ministry of State Property, Surveys and Land Tenure (MINDCAF).