Agroinsurance

USA - Florida approves $140m citrus industry support

The Florida Legislature has approved nearly $140 million in funding for the state's citrus industry, as included in the 2025-26 fiscal budget.

Norway consults on new rules for offshore aquaculture areas

Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to its aquaculture regulations. The new rules are designed to facilitate the development of fish farming in offshore sea areas.

Welsh Farmers Criticise UK Government's Bluetongue Restrictions

Laura Anne Jones MS and other Welsh farmers argue that the UK's livestock movement restrictions are disproportionate and ineffective against the bluetongue virus.

Rwanda unveils agric plan to attract over $330m in private investment

Rwanda has launched a new Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) investment plan, laying the groundwork to attract over $335 million (approximately Rwf449.7 billion) in private sector investment into sustainable agriculture projects across the country.

From Sericulture to Aquaculture: Silkworm Pupae a Cost-Effective Food for Farmed Fish

The world’s human population is growing rapidly, and increasing food resources are required to sustain this population. Fish can provide protein-rich food for humans, and the demand for fish for human consumption is increasing.

Canadian court issues fines for illegal prawn harvesting

A Canadian court has issued CAD 41,288 (USD 30,412, EUR 26,313) in fines to two individuals caught illegally harvesting and selling prawn from a closed area.

India - Weather-based crop insurance for Assam tea

The expansion of the provision of the Restructured Weather-based Crop Insurance scheme to tea is good news for growers in Assam.

India - Mumbai weather alert: IMD issues yellow alert; warns of lightning, gusty winds and widespread rain across Maharashtra

Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. The intensity may drop slightly over the next two days, with moderate rain expected across all three districts.

Jamaica - Gov’t Allocates $300m to Strengthen Agricultural Crime Prevention

The Government has allocated $300 million to train and deploy Agricultural Wardens islandwide, to curb praedial larceny and other agricultural crimes.

Fire and agriculture drive soil degradation in the southern Brazilian Amazon

Frequent forest fires and agricultural expansion are degrading soil health in the southern Brazilian Amazon.

Cryptosporidiosis affects four in five UK dairy farms

Four in fivedairyfarmers have experienced cryptosporidiosis in their herds, with significant financial and welfare implications, according to new research.

Blue food making waves for sustainability and security in East Asia

East Asia is well-positioned to lead the global transition towards sustainable aquatic food systems, or ‘blue food’.

Italy - Farmers devastated as nationwide crisis wipes out key crop

Fig lovers in Italy and beyond might find their favorite fruit harder to come by this year.

Zimbabwe interested in Belarusian dairy products and agricultural machinery

Belarus’ Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov held negotiations with the Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Vangelis Haritatos, sb.by reports

Azerbaijan to host agricultural product festivals across 13 regions

Azerbaijan is set to hold agricultural product festivals in 13 locations across 9 economic zones, aiming to promote local production and highlight the economic potential of various regions.