Agroinsurance

Resilient desert plant shows how agricultural crops could beat global warming

A desert plant that thrives in extreme heat may help scientists engineer future crops for an increasingly warm world.

Nepal - Insurance claims worth Rs 3.78 billion filed for loss during October disasters

Insurance companies in Nepal have received compensation claims totaling Rs 3.78 billion for damages caused by the floods and landslides that occurred in October.

India - Maharashtra sweet lime growers face crop losses and unpaid claims

Sweet lime growers in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, India, are struggling with erratic weather and unreliable crop insurance payouts. Farmers in Nagpur district, a key citrus area, report frequent crop losses under the government's Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS).

UK - UFU votes no confidence in NI agriculture department

Northern Irish farmers have expressed growing frustration with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), as the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) issued a rare vote of no confidence and called for Stormont intervention.

India - Kashmir apple growers renew push for tailored crop insurance

Fruit growers have urged the government to immediately introduce a comprehensive crop insurance scheme exclusively for apples to safeguard growers from mounting losses due to erratic weather and natural calamities.

Singapore invests S$40.5m in agri-food innovation to boost food security and sustainability

The country imports more than 90 per cent of its food needs, leaving it vulnerable to external shocks and supply disruptions.

USA - NYSERDA grants $7 million to co-locate solar and agriculture throughout New York

NYSERDA today announced over $7 million has been awarded to projects that co-locate solar and agricultural operations in New York State.

Canada - Nova Scotia drought impacts wild blueberry crop and raises prices

Nova Scotia wild blueberries are seeing strong prices following a significantly short crop this season. This comes even though there was a good start to the season.

Togo inventor develops Africa’s first agricultural robot

In Lomé, Togo, inventor and entrepreneur Sam Kodo is developing new robotic solutions for agriculture and education using recycled materials.

India - Assam dairy, livestock conclave calls for tech upgrade, rural growth

A two-day conclave focused on strengthening Assam’s dairy, livestock, and cooperative sectors concluded on Wednesday at Raj Bhavan, marking a significant step toward boosting rural entrepreneurship and sustainable growth.

Dutch technology increases agricultural yield in Colombia by 142%

Colombia is rapidly emerging as an attractive destination for international agricultural innovation.

First Water Secures €24M Investment for Salmon Farming Expansion in Iceland

First Water, based in Iceland, has embarked on an ambitious project to enhance its land-based salmon farming operations in Þorlákshöfn. The latest investment round has secured €24M, marking another step toward advancing sustainable aquaculture in the region. With this funding, the company aims to increase its production capacity by developing new facilities designed to accommodate rising global demand for high-quality salmon.

UK - Farmers struggle as extreme weather devastates key crop: 'Some of the worst harvests on record'

Years of extreme weather have devastated U.K. wheat harvests. Over the past five years, the country has lost enough grain to bake more than 4 billion loaves of bread.

Green Climate Fund Approves USD 20 Million Capital Infusion in Kshema General Insurance to Strengthen Climate Resilience for Indian Farmers

Kshema General Insurance Limited has received approval for a USD 20 million capital infusion from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world’s largest climate fund established under the Paris Agreement.

EU project NEXRUR launches in Europe to strengthen rural regions economically

Following its successful launch in Xiamen, China, the EU-China project NEXRUR has celebrated its launch in Europe.