Agroinsurance

Scorching heat, drought hit Hungary, causing heavy crop losses

Extreme heat and worsening drought conditions have swept across Hungary, causing water levels in its major rivers to sharply decline, with crops suffering severe damage and losses.

Power outages worsen crop losses in Sudan

Hatem Abdelhamid stands among his date palms in northern Sudan, observing the impact of a prolonged power outage caused by the ongoing conflict.

Nigeria - Lagos to promote sustainable agricultural heritage through agritourism

The Lagos State Government has restated its unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable agricultural heritage through agritourism.

Bangladesh - Farida stresses stronger vaccination drive to combat livestock diseases

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Sunday called for intensifying vaccination efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), aiming to safeguard the country’s livestock and protect farmers from severe financial losses.

Canada - Summerside farm shuts strawberry U-pick after new fungal disease causes crop loss

A fungus that affects strawberry plants is forcing at least one Prince Edward Island farm to change its operations this summer.

USA - OSU Agriculture partners with nonprofit to fight food insecurity

Connections between grocery stores, local producers and consumers could help combat food insecurity in the state, according toOklahoma State University researchersandHunger Free Oklahoma, a nonprofit organization that works to ensure Oklahomans have access to affordable, nutritious foods.

Ecuadorian fishing industry launches new national union

Ecuadorian fishing industry groups have partnered to create a new national fishing union.

Azerbaijan imposes import restrictions on poultry and livestock products from several countries

Azerbaijan has introduced temporary restrictions on the import and transit of live poultry, poultry products, and various livestock from specific regions due to the outbreak of infectious animal diseases abroad, the Food Safety Agency of Azerbaijan (AFSI) announced on Thursday.

Turkish Agricultural Equipment is Getting Stronger in the Global Arena with YTAgri

Yanmar Turkey, the full subsidiary of Japanese giant Yanmar in Türkiye, exports agricultural equipment produced in Türkiye under the YTAgri brand to a wide geography from the Far East to Europe, from North Africa to the Caucasus. In this way, it contributes to Yanmar's global growth strategy.

India - Srinagar farmers urged to adopt PMFBY insurance amid severe drought

A prolonged dry spell is threatening to decimate paddy cultivation across Srinagar and other parts of Jammu & Kashmir, prompting authorities to ramp up promotion of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

Canada - Saskatchewan allows diversion of low-yield crops to livestock feed

Saskatchewan agriculture minister Daryl Harrison said governments had to quickly adapt to support producers’ management decisions.

USA - North Dakotans navigate insurance whirlwind after June 20 storms

Insurance experts advise residents who lost homes, ag buildings and crops to document losses, contact insurance agents and file claims, even when in doubt.

Albania - “€250 Million Credit Line for Agriculture,” Rama: We Will Develop Rural Entrepreneurship

Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting today in the city of Cërrik, focusing on agricultural development, the challenges the sector faces, and the need for a comprehensive approach.

Walmart heiress to open regenerative aquaculture center in Mexico

Innovaciones Alumbra (iAlumbra), a foundation established by Walmart heiress Christy Walton, will support the development of regenerative aquaculture in Mexico with the creation of The Center for Applied Aquaculture Innovation (CAAI) in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Canada - Alberta invests $3.2 million to boost agricultural innovation

The Alberta government has announced a one-time grant of $3.2 million to twelve applied research associations.