Agroinsurance

Mars, Fonterra Team up to Promote Climate-Smart Agriculture

Mars has pledged $27 million to support dairy farmers and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

USA - New field crops specialist for north Willamette Valley brings fresh perspective

Hana Yous first six months as an Extension field crops specialist for the north Willamette Valley have involved not just learning about the areas agriculture but learning more about the communities she serves.

Carbon Robotics Introduces G2 Product Line: Will Laser Weeding Eliminate Herbicides in Row Crops?

Carbon Roboticshas launched its new G2 laser weeding systems, expanding into row crops like soybeans and corn, with a focus on organic production.

Despite Slow Start, Big Soybean Crop Coming in Brazil

Don Roose of U.S. Commodities took a recent trip to South America and saw firsthand what the crop conditions looked like. Given the size of South America’s growing area, there’s a variety of conditions ranging from too wet to very dry in parts of Brazil and Argentina.

India - Fruit growers meet CM, demand implementation of crop insurance, MIS schemes

Thefruitgrowers association of Kashmir on Friday met Chief Minister of J and K, Omar Abdullah in Jammu and demanded various steps for the upliftment of the horticulture sector.

India - Agri-Tech Innovation: Skylark Drones Launches Agricultural Drone Management Software

The Indian agricultural sector is witnessing a surge in drone adoption, driven by government incentives and the rising demand for precision farming solutions.

Portugal - Victory for fishermen as Sagres aquaculture expansion halted

“The issue has been resolved,” says Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte, guaranteeing that the project has been rejected.

India - Seminar for innovative solutions in agriculture

A two-day National Seminar on “Infrastructure and Sustainable Technology Solutions: Transforming Agriculture, Markets, and Rural Livelihoods” under the banner of Vision Viksit Bharat at 2047 was conducted at the School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University (SAS, NU), Medziphema campus from February 14 to 15, 2025.

USA - Farmers encouraged to reevaluate crop coverage as spring deadlines approach

Doug said this years benchmark revenue guarantee for ARC in Rock Island county is roughly $30 more for corn and $70 more for soybeans than last year.

USA - Proposed bill could ban certain pesticides with PFAS chemicals in Maryland

A proposed bill in Maryland could require the Department of Agriculture to ban certain pesticides and PFAS, or forever chemicals, from being used in the stat

Azerbaijan ups livestock and crop insurance collections

Azerbaijans insurance premiums for agricultural livestock hit the nail on the head, reaching 2.1 million manat ($1.2 million) in 2024.

Morocco's livestock hit by consecutive droughts, agriculture minister says

Moroccos cattle and sheep herds have decreased by 38% compared with the last census nine years ago due to consecutive droughts, agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari said on Thursday.

Topcon Agriculture teams up with Bonsai Robotics on precision farming

Topcon Positioning Systems and Bonsai Robotics Inc. this week announced an initiative to jointly develop agricultural automation for permanent crops.

Nigeria - Kaduna, FAO sign agreement to boost agriculture

The Kaduna State Government and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have signed a Technical Cooperation Project aimed at improving agriculture in the state.

USA - Octopus farming ban proposed by Oregon lawmakers

Octopus farming would be banned in Oregon under a bill that animal welfare advocates claim is necessary to protect the ocean dwellers from inhumane treatment.