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12.02.2026

Egypt braces for early Khamsin winds as severe weather fluctuations expected to peak Friday

Head of the Climate Change Information CenterDr. Mohamed Ali Fahim,has issued a warning over significant weather fluctuations expected to impact the country in the coming hours, coinciding with the month of Amshir, traditionally known for its strong winds.

12.02.2026

Romania’s agriculture minister considers price-control mechanisms for food products

The minister of agriculture, Florin Barbu, declared that he will soon promote in the government and Parliament a project regarding “the management of inflation through a mechanism for capping the commercial markup for agri-food products on Romanian territory,” a mechanism that would be automatically enforced when inflation exceeds 5%-6%, Economica.net reported.

12.02.2026

USA - Sen. Moody introduces freeze insurance bill for Florida farmers, wins industry support

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin and Sen. Ashley Moody introduced bipartisan legislation on Wednesday, aimed at helping Florida farmers recover from damaging freezes by expanding crop insurance options, a proposal endorsed by major agricultural groups and farmers across the state.

12.02.2026

USA - Damage to Florida crops could top $1 billion after below-freezing temps

As forecasts called for freezing weather, David Hill planned to run sprinklers overnight, hoping a coating of ice would protect the crops at his Clermont farm.

12.02.2026

Pakistan - Punjab expands digital livestock project to boost farmer services

The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Livestock and Dairy Development Department have signed a two-year extension agreement for the SPMS-9211 project to provide modern and efficient services to farmers across the province.

12.02.2026

USA - MDARD’s Clean Sweep Program Removes More Than 4 Million Pounds of Hazardous Pesticide Containers from Michigan Communities

TheMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today thattheMichigan Clean Sweep Programhas nowsafely disposed ofmore than four million pounds ofpotentially hazardous pesticidecontainerssince itscreationin 1996.

11.02.2026

Australian growers report crop losses after ex-cyclone Mitchell

Carnarvon and Shark Bay were among the locations affected as ex-tropical cyclone Mitchell crossed the Western Australian coast as a weakened system on Monday night.

11.02.2026

Canada - Barlow calls for strychnine approval after $3M crop loss in Foothills

Local MP John Barlow, Conservative shadow minister for agriculture and agri-food, is weighing in on the federal government’s rejection of strychnine for emergency pest management.

11.02.2026

Ken Research Stated South Africa's Crop Insurance and AgriTech Market to Reached USD 1.2 Billion

Comprehensive market analysis maps climate-risk acceleration, technology-led underwriting transformation, and strategic imperatives for insurers, AgriTech platforms, and agribusiness stakeholders in South Africa's evolving agricultural risk ecosystem.

11.02.2026

Failing soil is pushing regenerative agriculture into the mainstream

Land degradation and extreme weather expose the fragility of farming systems, with direct consequences for supply chains, markets and economic resilience.

11.02.2026

Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal

Farmers in Spain warned on Saturday that torrential rains and high winds had left fields submerged and caused millions of euros worth of damage to crops, as Spain ​and Portugal braced for more extreme weather.

11.02.2026

McCain Foods expands regenerative agriculture with third Farm of the Future in the United Kingdom

McCain Foods, the UK largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, has announced plans to launch a new Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire, home of McCain GB headquarters for more than 50 years, building on previously established Farms of the Future already operating in Canada and South Africa.

10.02.2026

Japan - Nippon Agriculture raises ¥1.3bn in equity financing

Latest funding round brings total amount raised toapproximately ¥5.7bn

10.02.2026

India - Kashmir Fruit Growers Union welcomes crop insurance, flags ₹2000 cr farmers’ loss in Budget reaction

The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union (KVFG), the apex body representing orchardists across the region, has issued a mixed response to the Jammu & Kashmir Budget 2026-27.

10.02.2026

Philippines - Lawmakers push for weather index-based crop insurance system

A lawmaking tandem from Abra is pushing for the passage of a measure seeking to establish a free weather index-based crop insurance (FIBCI) with an automatic payout system to better help small farmers during calamities caused by climate change.

10.02.2026

Aon announced an increase crop insurance capacity across Africa

Aon announced a collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Amini, a leading innovator in space technology and artificial intelligence (AI), in an effort to increase crop insurance capacity across Africa, support smallholder farmers’ resilience and accelerate the use of nature positive practices.

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