Agroinsurance

India - Sat Sharma raises issue of crop damage compensation for farmers in J&K

The schemes provide comprehensive risk coverage and financial protection to farmers, ensuring that they are not left helpless in the face of agricultural losses.

Young Innovators Cultivating the Future of Italian Agriculture

It is a determined group representing cutting-edge, highly innovative agriculture. These are farms led by young entrepreneurs for whom the first challenge is technology, from drones to blockchain.

EU launches platform to promote women in agriculture

The European Commission has launched the ‘Women in Farming’ platform, a new initiative designed to empower women in agriculture and promote equal opportunities in rural communities.

Bangladesh - Sudden rain deals fresh blow to Rangpur potato farmers

A sudden spell of rain and gusty winds has dealt a fresh blow to potato farmers in Rangpur division, who were already struggling with a sharp fall in market prices.

India - IRRI’s Effort Recognized for Strengthening Drought Resilience and Farmer Incomes in Odisha

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), Government of Odisha, recognised IRRI for its efforts to strengthen drought resilience in Balangir district.

Canada - Wool pellets open new markets for Manitoba sheep farmers

Pellets from waste wool may be a new revenue stream for sheep farmers, while offering a sustainable soil amendment for horticulture.

India - Elephants create panic across Vindhya villages

The increasing movement of elephants in the Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh has spread panic among villagers. Herds of elephants have damaged houses, destroyed food stocks and trampled crops in several villages.

Ukraine - Some areas in Dnipropetrovsk region lost 100% of winter rapeseed and barley

During the first decade of March, there was still ground frost in most of the territory of Dnipropetrovsk region, by the end of the decade the ground thawed completely. This was reported by the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Hydrometeorological Center on Facebook.

India - Farmers being looted by pvt insurance firms under crop scheme

Former Haryana Finance Minister and INLD leader Sampat Singh lashed out at the BJP-led central and state governments on the issue of ‘profiteering’ by private insurance companies under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

India - Karnal farmer claims crop damage after using fungicide

The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has initiated an inquiry after a farmer from Gagsina village in the district alleged that a fungicide spray destroyed his wheat crop spread over 6 acres.

Sri Lanka - Agricultural insurance board begins damage assessments for Maha season crop losses

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board Agricultural insurance board begins damage assessments for Maha season crop losseshas announced that damage assessment activities have commenced in several districts to facilitate the release of compensation to farmers affected by crop damage during the 2025/2026 Maha season.

“Storm damage hits Portuguese strawberry crop, but high prices offset losses”

"It was strange. We've now had three rainy days with temperatures around 8 degrees in a short period, something I had only experienced for two days in the 18 years I've been in Portugal," Wim de Weert recalls.

India - Farmers fear yield loss after hailstorm in Ajnala villages

Intermittent drizzling accompanied by moderate winds and sporadic hailstorms in parts of the region early Thursday morning led to a noticeable drop in temperature, providing relief from the recent spell of rising heat.

USA - As strawberry season begins, SC farmers are wary of disease threat that could ruin crops

South Carolina strawberry farmers are approaching spring with cautious optimism.

Philippines - PCIC: Over 80% of farmers’ insurance claims released within 20 days

The majority of insurance claims of farmers and fishers have been released within the standard 20-day processing period in 2025, according to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).