Agroinsurance

Luminis and Forvis Mazars Partner to Advance Microbiome-Based Farming

The partners aim to expand aquaculture and develop Omni Biome AI to combat soil degradation, irregular yields, diseases, and climate stress.

UK - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire farmers fear crop loss amid drought

Farmers in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are having to decide whether to use emergency water supplies to water their crops.

USA - Georgia Grants Tax Breaks for Crop Insurance and Disaster Aid After Helene

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.

Namibia - Farmers embrace solar-powered agriculture

Local farmers recently participated in a workshop focused on Agri-PV technology, a project supported by the GIZ INSPIRED Agri-PV initiative at the University of Namibia’s Ogongo Campus.

Vietnam’s livestock powerhouses chase billion-dollar growth

Vietnamese firms scale up production and M&A to claim more of the $33 billion market.

USA - Bipartisan bill seeks to increase subsidies for crop insurance premiums

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation aimed at increasing federal subsidies for crop insurance premiums, with the stated goal of improving access to higher levels of coverage for farmers, according to a report from AM Best.

Agriculture Ministry strengthens its multi-layered border control strategy to protect Jamaica’s poultry sector from bird flu

To protect the local poultry sector from the growing threat of Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the Ministry of Agriculture is strengthening its multi-layered border control strategy.

USA - $26.5M in grant funding available for Local Agriculture Market Program

USDA announced $26.5 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program on May 13.

USA - Ohio's new $80M veterinary lab set to boost livestock testing capacity

In Reynoldsburg, construction continues for a state-of-the-art laboratory for the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The Ohio Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is an $80 million investment to expand and improve the efficiency of livestock testing.

New Zealand - Aquaculture industry trials biodegradable ties, hints at $500k for Golden Bay community projects

The aquaculture industry is trialling biodegradable gear ties in a bid to cut marine plastic waste, while the community trust could channel up to half a million dollars annually into Golden Bay projects.

Namibia - Agriculture ministry seeks N$2.57 billion for food and land plans

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has tabled a N$2.57-billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on food production, land reform and climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Namibia - Communities receive N$9m for livestock, crop damage

Environment, forestry and tourism minister Indileni Daniel said N$9 million was distributed to 86 communal conservancies as compensation for livestock and crops damaged by wildlife in the previous financial year.

Spain - "There is 100% crop damage from Calasparra to Yéchar"

Hailstorms have recently taken a huge toll in the Vega Media del Segura, an area in Murcia, Spain, devoted to the cultivation of stone fruit, citrus, and olives, among other crops.

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.