Agroinsurance

Philippines - Typhoon-hit La Union farmers get insurance claims

Forty-five farmers from San Juan, La Union who were affected by Typhoon Uwan last year received insurance payouts from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).

Canada - Blueberry group ‘really appreciates’ $25M from gov’t after 2025 drought

The Executive Director of the Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia says the $25 million dished out by the federal and provincial governments is really appreciated after last year’s drought.

Italy - 60% less damage after luring tuta absoluta, and sucking them away

A field trial conducted by the Italian "Giorgio Nicoli" Agriculture and Environment Centre demonstrated that MO-EL Turbitrap 3700 light traps can significantly reduce damage from the tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) in greenhouse tomato production.

USA - Idaho Farmers Seek Relief via Farm Bill Amid Severe Water Shortages

Farmers in eastern Idaho face critical operational hurdles as they navigate one of the most severe water shortages in decades alongside surging commodity prices, as dilansir dari Ksl.

Tanzania and Turkey Partner to Reduce Post-Harvest Crop Losses

Tanzania and Turkey have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, a move expected to boost agricultural productivity and food security in both nations.

India - ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa lead May premium growth as retail health offsets weakness in fire insurance

Private general insurers and standalone health insurers (SAHIs) continued to outperform public sector insurers, gaining market share during the month.

Sri Lanka expands crop insurance to protect farmers from climate risks

Sri Lanka's Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has expanded crop insurance programs to give farmers stronger protection against natural disasters and climate-related risks, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation said in a statement on Thursday.

Heavy rain causes NT$67 million in agricultural losses across Taiwan

Continuous heavy rainfall since June 8 has caused agricultural losses totaling NT$67.56 million (US$2.14 million), with peanuts accounting for the largest share of the damage, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

India - Bengal to finally join Fasal Bima, Bihar may follow suit

Amid forecasts of a below-normal monsoon, West Bengal will rejoin the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) this kharif season, followed by Bihar in the upcoming rabi season, significantly expanding India's agrarian safety net.

A modern quarantine zone for livestock will be built in Kyrgyzstan

On June 18, 2026, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic between First Deputy Minister Ilich Marsbek uulu and a delegation from the Saudi Development Fund.

Raccoons ravage watermelon fields in Japan's Chiba Pref. as damage mounts

A surge in raccoon numbers in Chiba Prefecture in eastern Japan has left watermelon farmers struggling as the nocturnal animals devour fruit just before harvest.

USA - Florida Tries to Block Rescue Pets from New Mexico and Texas as Screwworm Spreads

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pets has barred pets rescued from shelters in Texas and New Mexico in a beefed-up effort to stop the spread of the New World Screwworm pest that infests livestock.

India - Harish Rao accuses Congress govt of plotting to scrap crop bonus

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of conspiring to phase out the crop bonus scheme by limiting it to just seven paddy varieties, despite promising Rs 500 bonus for all varieties in its manifesto.

CBE and EIC Forge Historic Partnership to Advance Ethiopia’s Financial Sector

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation (EIC) have signed a historic partnership agreement to elevate their long-standing cooperation.

Spain - The Government releases 510.7 million from the Contingency Fund for agricultural insurance and social purposes

The Council of Ministers has given the green light to the use of the Contingency Fund to support several credit modifications for a total amount of 510,706,252.23 euros, with the aim of meeting commitments in agricultural insurance and financing activities of general interest qualified as of social interest.