Agroinsurance

Uzbekistan establishes Agricultural Insurance Fund to expand risk-insurance system

Uzbekistan has established the Agricultural Insurance Fund under a presidential decree aimed at improving the country’s agricultural risk-insurance system.

Sri Lanka unveils digital platform aimed at modernizing shrimp farming

The South Asian nation of Sri Lanka has launched a fully integrated digital platform for its shrimp sector, aiming to modernize farming practices and strengthen biosecurity as the industry looks to expand sustainably.

South Africa signs agricultural cooperation MoU with Vietnam

South Africa's agriculture department has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam covering cooperation in crop production, plant protection, animal husbandry, veterinary services, research, technology transfer, and agricultural trade.

NitroScope project launches in Ghent to map and manage Europe’s farm nitrogen flows

Nitrogen is a cornerstone of agricultural productivity, yet its excessive use continues to harm soil health, water quality, and climate. To address this challenge, the NitroScope project officially kicked off with a two-day meeting at Ghent University.

Ghana secures €154m Italian investment to expand large-scale commercial agriculture

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced a €154 million investment from the Government of Italy, in partnership with BF International, to support the transformation of large-scale commercial agriculture in Ghana.

Nigeria - Federal Government Launches National Council to Reform Livestock Sector

The Federal Government has launched the National Council on Livestock Development, a new policy and coordination body designed to drive major reforms and attract new investments into Nigeria’s livestock economy.

PCN-SP tool helps Scottish potato growers manage nematodes effectively

A new digital tool designed to help Scottish potato growers manage one of the industry’s most persistent pests has been launched by PCN Action Scotland.

India - Rain damaged Kharif crops, now water-logging delays Rabi sowing in N Gujarat

Even as the government has announced relief packages worth Rs 11,138 crore for farmers for damages due to rains in September and October, the farmers in several districts say they do not see the situation getting any better.

Philippines nickel mining boom brings floods, failed crops

Nickel is vital to the global green transition, but its extraction is bringing environmental disaster to Filipinos on the front line.

Canada - SLRD unveils new agricultural emergency plan aimed at protecting farmers, livestock and food security

A new suite of farm-focused checklists, relocation tools and emergency steps will help producers prepare long before evacuation alerts arrive.

Laos prioritises agriculture to boost economy, community livelihoods

Laos continues to boost agricultural production by promoting modern techniques, quality standards, and sustainable practices, aiming to strengthen the economy and community livelihoods.

India - Carbon project developer Varaha nabs $30M to scale regenerative agriculture

The funding, provided by sustainable investment firm Mirova, will go toward expanding Varaha’s regenerative farming and soil organic carbon practices across India.

India - Bommai urges immediate crop relief and maize procurement support for farmers

Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding urgent action to provide crop relief to farmers across Karnataka who have suffered repeated losses due to excessive rainfall over the past two years.

USA - Arkansas Department of Agriculture collects over 540,000 pounds of unwanted pesticides

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture collected 546,431 pounds of unwanted pesticides across 12 counties during collection events this year. Since 2005, the Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program has overseen the collection and disposal of 6,967,301 pounds of unwanted pesticides across the state.

Egypt vaccinates 3.4 million head of livestock against foot-and-mouth disease

Since the General Authority for Veterinary Services launched the national campaign to vaccinate livestock against foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever last October, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced that more than 6.5 million vaccine doses have been administered nationwide.