Agroinsurance

Maltese hailstorm damages vegetable crops in Rabat and Dingli

Farmers in Rabat and Dingli reported widespread crop damage following a sudden hailstorm that hit the area overnight on Saturday.

USA - Federal Crop Insurance Changes Good for Producers

Two major changes are coming to federal crop insurance. There are two major changes to federal crop insurance.

Payments by Azerbaijan Agricultural Insurance Fund 43% up in 2025

Last year, the Agricultural Insurance Fund of Azerbaijan paid farmers 9.147 million manats ($5.38 million) in insurance compensations.

Ukraine launches state support for farmers’ agricultural insurance

The state budget for 2026 allocates ₴60M ($1.43M) for agricultural insurance assistance, the first time that this support has been offered.

New Zealand - Storms cause $10m in crop losses

Arable growers are reeling from up to $10 million in crop losses after a trio of widespread hail storms whipped through Canterbury farms.

Romania - Agra Asigurari launches the 2025-2026 agricultural season with solutions for unpredictable climate

Agra Asigurari, the national leader in agricultural insurance, is launching the new sales season for the 2025-2026 farming year. The announcement comes at a challenging time for Romanian farmers, marked by the intensification of extreme weather events, which are affecting crops earlier and earlier, causing considerable losses for farmers.

Indonesia pushes agricultural downstreaming to boost farmers’ income

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has called on regional governments to accelerate downstreaming of local agricultural commodities - particularly coconuts, cashew nuts, and cocoa - to increase added value and raise farmers’ incomes.

FAO issues new guidance on food safety risks linked to climate mitigation chemicals in agriculture

As governments and agribusinesses race to curb greenhouse gas emissions while feeding a growing global population, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released new guidance to help policymakers and industry assess food safety risks linked to emerging climate-mitigation chemicals used in agriculture.

Ireland - Almost €2.9m issued in farm scheme payments last week

Just under €3 million was issued in various farm scheme payments last week by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).

Japan struggles to weed out plant threatening agriculture, ecosystems

The seemingly innocuous alligator weed, or Alternanthera philoxeroides, poses a real problem, especially to rice farmers.

Canada - Kamsack-based Nytro promotes Green Lightning technology

The Green Lightning system uses electricity to convert water into nitrogen-rich fertilizer, with larger units designed to meet the needs of farm operations.

India - Horticulture Director gave his suggestions in the National Conference of Crop Insurance Scheme

A two-day National Review Conference was held in Bengaluru under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

India - Bihar Launches Online Crop Loss Compensation Scheme: Farmers Can Claim ₹7,500–₹10,000 per Hectare

The Bihar government has announced financial assistance for farmers affected by crop losses under the Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme.

Afghanistan - $30m new cold storage facility opens in Kabul to boost agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MoAIL) has inaugurated a new cold storage facility in Kabul, saying it will help reduce agricultural waste, cut imports, and strengthen the economy.

Pakistan frost wipes out 65% of tomato crop in Khushab district

A frost event damaged standing tomato crops across villages, including Kathha Saghraal, Kathha Misraal, and Kotli Rajgan in the foothills of Daman-e-Mahaar in Pakistan's Khushab district. Fields that had been producing red and green tomatoes were affected within a short period, with plants showing dried leaves and damaged stems.