Agroinsurance

India - Rodents destroy 42 pc crops in Mizoram, over 5K farmers affected

According to the Agriculture Department, Mamit district, which shares borders with Bangladesh and Tripura, was the worst hit.

Hailstorm damages half of Argentinian cherry crop in the western Middle Valley

The storm that hit western Valle Medio in Argentina on Sunday threatened the cherry harvest. Hail covered roughly 30 kilometers from Chelforó to near Chimpay, with a width of 3 to 4 kilometers, according to producers' reports.

Swedish firm signs deal to explore wind power for Chilean offshore aquaculture

Swedish wind technology developer SeaTwirl has entered into an agreement with an undisclosed global industrial supplier to conduct a feasibility study on the electrification of fish farms in Chile.

Minister Saparov reveals major projects to be implemented in Kazakhstan's agricultural sector

At the December 2 government meeting, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov revealed major projects to be implemented in the country’s agro-industrial sector in near future, Qazinform News Agency reports.

South Korea - Gyeongbuk's largest subtropical crop research site opened

Yeongcheon City announced that it will hold a completion ceremony for the Subtropical Smart Farm Complex on December 12, and will open the entire research greenhouse to the public for this occasion.

Jamaica - Seeds of Hope Project brings new life to agriculture

Farmers across Jamaica, especially those in hurricane-ravaged parishes, are now receiving a lifeline as the Seeds of Hope Project prepares seedlings for distribution.

Indonesia - Agriculture ministry mobilizes food aid for flood-hit provinces

Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry has deployed food and essential supplies for communities hit by floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Tuesday.

New crop nutrition system to reduce dependency on mineral fertilisers

Agtech business Arevo is launching a new crop nutrition system to reduce the dependency on mineral fertilisers, claiming it provides growers with more predictable and consistent crop yields.

Sri Lanka - Govt to expedite crop damage claims for farmers

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation, has planned to implement an expedited compensation process as instructed by the subject Minister, for crop damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah and floods that affected all 25 districts of the island.

Philippines' genetically engineered crops development in limbo

The Philippines could lose critical progress in the development of two flagship genetically engineered (GE) crops after a court ruling that suspended their commercial release is still under evaluation, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Strong recovery for Fiji’s livestock following disease control efforts

Fiji's livestock industry is recovering after years of disease related setbacks, supported by new government programs, breeding initiatives, and investment.

$9 Million Investment in Plant Protein Hub to Advance Agricultural Research in Australia

Australia’s Victorian government has launched a new $9 million plant protein hub at Agriculture Victoria’s Horsham SmartFarm, following a total $12 million investment.

India - KPRS sees irregularities in crop loss assessment, disbursal of relief

Karnataka Pranta Raitha Sangha (KPRS) has said that there are widespread irregularities in assessment and disbursal of compensation for crop loss caused due to the recent heavy rain and floods in Kalaburagi district.

Bindwell Announces $6M to Advance AI-Designed Pesticides and Modernize Crop Protection

Bindwell, an AI-driven agricultural science startup founded by teenage entrepreneurs Tyler Roseand Navvye Anand, has secured $6 million in seed funding co-led by General Catalyst and A Capital, with additional investment from Paul Graham.

China - ADB Approves USD 141M Loan to Support Low-Carbon, Climate-Smart Agriculture in Sichuan Province

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a ¥1 billion (US$140.89 million) loan to advance low-carbon and climate-resilient agriculture in Sichuan Province in the People’s Republic of China.