Agroinsurance

Australia - NSW provides relief for flood-affected livestock and farmers through airdrops

The NSW Labor Government is using a fleet of helicopters to provide isolated farmers with emergency fodder for cut-off livestock. The program is one of many implemented for farmers affected by floods across the Mid-North Coast, North Coast and Hunter region. By noon on 24 May, there had already been more than 40 helicopter drops of emergency fodder in addition to 131 drops through other delivery methods. There have been 15 requests for veterinary support for at-risk livestock.

Nigeria to explore biotech innovations to revolutionalise agriculture

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it will take steps to build public trust in biotech innovations to revolutionalise agricultural practices.

USA - Hawaiian company takes major step towards placing fish farm off Sarasota County's coast

A Hawaiian company that specializes in fish farms took a major step toward placing one off the coast ofSarasota Countyafter receiving a permit from the federal government.

Irish Distillers partners with Ballymaloe Farm and Earthworm Foundation on Regenerative Agriculture project

Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has today announced its 3-year partnership withBallymaloe FarmandEarthworm Foundation.

Singapore begins breeding larger, fast-growing tilapia to boost demand for domestic seafood

In a bid to boost demand forlocal produce, efforts are being made in Singapore to breed bigger marine tilapia fish that have better chances of survival.

St. Lucia to launch crop insurance for farmers ahead of hurricane season

With hurricane season set to begin on June 1, the St Lucia Ministry of Agriculture is taking proactive steps to protect the island’s vulnerable farmers through a new insurance programme specifically designed for banana and plantain growers.

Australia begins clean up after floods swept away livestock, destroyed homes

Australian authorities started clean-up efforts on Saturday after floods claimed five lives and inundated more than 10,000 properties in the country’s southeast.

India - Apple Growers Demand Crop Insurance After Fresh Hailstorm Losses

Apple orchards in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have once again been severely affected by a hailstorm, causing losses for local growers.

New test uses oyster waste to track devastating parasite

A Heriot-Watt scientist has worked with colleagues at the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute to develop a method to detect a deadly oyster parasite without harming the shellfish.

India - Unseasonal Rains Lash Saurashtra, Farmers Suffer Heavy Crop Losses

In an unexpected turn of weather, several parts of Saurashtra were hit by unseasonal rains, with certain areas receiving up to four to five inches of precipitation.

US Wind proposes USD 20 million in compensation funds for commercial fishers in Maryland, Delaware

US Wind has agreed to provide USD 20 million (EUR 17.8 million) in compensation to commercial fishers and related businesses in the U.S. states of Maryland or Delaware who have been impacted by the development of wind power off the coast of Maryland.

European farmers staging protests over EU's agricultural policy amid budget conference in Brussels

European farmers are protesting changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the European Union's (EU) agricultural policies, which are set to be discussed at its annual budget conference on Tuesday in Brussels.

Morocco earmarks $670 million to restore livestock herd

Morocco will allocate 3 billion dirhams this year and 3.2 billion next year, or a total of 670 million dollars to restore its national herd, including through financial support to farmers, agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari said.

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.