Agroinsurance

PCN-SP tool helps Scottish potato growers manage nematodes effectively

A new digital tool designed to help Scottish potato growers manage one of the industry’s most persistent pests has been launched by PCN Action Scotland.

India - Rain damaged Kharif crops, now water-logging delays Rabi sowing in N Gujarat

Even as the government has announced relief packages worth Rs 11,138 crore for farmers for damages due to rains in September and October, the farmers in several districts say they do not see the situation getting any better.

Philippines nickel mining boom brings floods, failed crops

Nickel is vital to the global green transition, but its extraction is bringing environmental disaster to Filipinos on the front line.

Canada - SLRD unveils new agricultural emergency plan aimed at protecting farmers, livestock and food security

A new suite of farm-focused checklists, relocation tools and emergency steps will help producers prepare long before evacuation alerts arrive.

Laos prioritises agriculture to boost economy, community livelihoods

Laos continues to boost agricultural production by promoting modern techniques, quality standards, and sustainable practices, aiming to strengthen the economy and community livelihoods.

India - Carbon project developer Varaha nabs $30M to scale regenerative agriculture

The funding, provided by sustainable investment firm Mirova, will go toward expanding Varaha’s regenerative farming and soil organic carbon practices across India.

India - Bommai urges immediate crop relief and maize procurement support for farmers

Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding urgent action to provide crop relief to farmers across Karnataka who have suffered repeated losses due to excessive rainfall over the past two years.

USA - Arkansas Department of Agriculture collects over 540,000 pounds of unwanted pesticides

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture collected 546,431 pounds of unwanted pesticides across 12 counties during collection events this year. Since 2005, the Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program has overseen the collection and disposal of 6,967,301 pounds of unwanted pesticides across the state.

Egypt vaccinates 3.4 million head of livestock against foot-and-mouth disease

Since the General Authority for Veterinary Services launched the national campaign to vaccinate livestock against foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever last October, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced that more than 6.5 million vaccine doses have been administered nationwide.

USA - Board Again Declares Emergency as Whitefly Threatens Imperial Valley Crops

Facing a fast-building pest threat that could devastate local melon fields, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved extending an emergency declaration to combat the sweetpotato whitefly.

Tate & Lyle strengthens European supply chain resilience with regenerative agriculture programme

Tate & Lyle has expanded its regenerative agriculture programme into Europe, working with corn suppliers in France to embed more sustainable farming practices.

Nigeria - FG unveils digital farmers registry platform

The federal government has unveiled the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) collaborative knowledge-exchange platform aimed at building a unified, efficient and secure digital agriculture ecosystem.

South Africa - Newcastle Farmers Warn Of Maize And Soya Crop Losses As Floods Disrupt Planting

Over the past fortnight, KwaZulu-Natal has endured relentless heavy rainfall and widespread flooding, with towns across the province reporting significant storm damage.

India - Another major relief for farmers from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare

Wild animal attack now recognised as localised risk; Paddy inundation reintroduced under localised calamity.

Falling agricultural insurance leaves farmers vulnerable and raises alarm in Brazilian agribusiness

Agricultural insurance in crisis leaves farmers unprotected; lack of resources in the Rural Insurance Program and climate risks put pressure on agriculture.