Agroinsurance

India - Landowners waive lease payments after crop damage

Farmers with large landholdings are doing their part to ease the burden on small and marginal farmers whose crops were damaged by the April 4 storm.

USA - Federal aid programs aim to help Southeast Texas farmers recover from losses

Southeast Texas farmers grappling with crop losses due to extreme weather are turning to federal aid.

India - Punjab Speaker Sandhwan urges farmers to guard wheat crops against fire, seeks immediate damage report

Kultar Singh Sandhwan has appealed to farmers across Punjab to remain vigilant and adopt preventive measures to protect standing wheat crops from fire incidents, especially during the ongoing harvest season.

Reusable packaging supports cost control and compliance

Reusable food packaging systems are being used by growers and retailers to improve price predictability, manage costs, and address regulatory requirements.

Pakistan - WWF introduces livestock insurance scheme

The WWF Pakistan, in collaboration with an insurance company, has introduced a new livestock insurance scheme aimed at compensating farmers for losses of domestic animals caused by wildlife.

Nigeria - FG moves to contain losses as CBPP outbreak threatens cattle economy

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has moved to curb mounting economic risks in Nigeria’s cattle industry with the inauguration of a technical working group to tackle Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP).

USA - Crop insurance a key to bringing diversification to the Corn Belt

A group of researchers with the Diverse Corn Belt project say transformational federal policy changes are needed to bring more opportunities to Midwestern farmers.

Agricultural insurance pilot program to continue in Armenia

The Government of Armenia is prepared to continue the agricultural insurance pilot program in 2026, which was first launched in 2020. The program aims to protect farmers from natural disasters, hail, and other risks through an insurance system.

India - Jammu and Kashmir Apple Growers Demand Crop Insurance Ahead of Peak Season

Apple growers and dealers in Sopore, a major fruit market in North Kashmir, have intensified their demand for government intervention on several fronts, including the immediate rollout of crop insurance schemes and addressing issues related to spurious pesticides and transportation logistics, ahead of the peak harvest season.

Agriculture insurance as lifeline for Ghana’s climate-hit farmers

As climate threats mount, vulnerable Ghanaian farmers need the right protection to weather the storm to sustain production and their livelihoods.

Revolutionizing Bangladesh's Agriculture: The Farmers' Card Initiative

Bangladesh launches a 'Farmers' Card' scheme to modernize agriculture. The program offers direct financial support to small farmers, providing access to subsidies, loans, and digital resources. The initiative aims to eventually aid 27.5 million farmers, boosting productivity and elevating the livelihoods of those in the sector.

USA - Winter wheat losses mount as drought worsens across plains

The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says widespread drought is having a significant impact on operations.

Armenia - New, reformed agroinsurance program planned for launch in 2027

The Armenian Ministry of Economy, which oversees the country's agriculture sector, is proposing to fully subsidize insurance premiums from the state treasury as part of its agricultural insurance program for 2026, as well as provide agricultural entrepreneurs with a subsidy of up to 40-60% (inclusive) of insurance premiums stipulated by insurance contracts, ArmInfo writes.

Nepal - Monkey sterilisation pilot begins in Diktel

An expert team has arrived in Diktel to begin work on sterilising monkeys. The six-member team reached the town on Sunday to carry out preliminary monitoring and study under the government’s pilot programme.

India - ‘Region-specific plans to boost farm income on the onvil’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said fertiliser supplies remain adequate for the kharif season despite disruptions, while outlining plans for crop diversification and sustainable farm growth.