Agroinsurance

Fiji’s agriculture faces threat from root-knot nematodes

Fiji’s agriculture industry is confronting a new challenge with root-knot nematodes, pests that attack plant roots and reduce nutrient absorption.

ADB Funds $3mn Pipe Distribution Networks to Boost Agriculture in Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 3 million grant to address water shortages in Sri Lanka’s North Western and Uva Provinces by constructing modern pipe distribution network (PDN) systems. The project will provide irrigation to 877 hectares of farmland, supporting 943 farming households and improving agricultural productivity.

USA - USDA to expand crop insurance access for farmers and ranchers

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year.

Philippines - Laguna educators taught on urban agriculture

In a province slowly being overtaken by industrialization and urbanization, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) still believes feeding the people should remain a top priority.

India - Patna Sees Widespread Crop Damage As NTPC Water Floods Fields; Farmers Seek Compensation

Water released from an NTPC plant in Patna, Bihar, has caused devastation, leading to significant losses for farmers. Approximately 150 bighas of farmland have been destroyed, and farmers are being forced to harvest their crops while sitting on cots (khat) in an attempt to save them.

Uganda - Museveni Praises Masaka’s Infrastructure, Urges Farmers to Embrace Modern Agriculture

President Museveni has commended the progress made in social and economic infrastructure development in Masaka City and the surrounding district, citing improved road networks, expanded rural electrification, and enhanced water supply systems.

Fiji - Rabi Island calls for agricultural independence to unlock economic potential

Currently under the jurisdiction of Taveuni, the island administrator argues that Rabi’s potential is being stifled by a lack of localized resources.

India - Farmers in Andaman & Nicobar to Get Free Crop Insurance Under PMFBY for Rabi 2025–26

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the Government of India’s flagship crop insurance scheme, has been notified for implementation across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands for the Rabi 2025–26 season, offering comprehensive insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses caused by natural calamities and unforeseen events.

USA - Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $600,000 for projects across the Commonwealth

Funded projects focus on agricultural diversification, rural development.

Moldovan agriculture minister explains why shelf quotas are not enough

The promotion of local agri-food products must rely on real visibility, fair access in commercial networks and consumers’ education, not on imposing rigid quotas regarding shelf space. Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Ludmila Catlabuga has made statements to this effect, in the context of public debates on the proposal to reserve up to 50 per cent of the linear length of store shelves for local products.

India - Kashmir growers wait for crop insurance despite rising climate risks

Even as climate change intensifies and weather patterns grow increasingly erratic, Kashmir’s horticulture sector – turnover valued at nearly Rs 15,000 crore annually – continues to function without any crop insurance cover, leaving thousands of fruit growers exposed to mounting financial risk.

Irish fishing industry wants government to sue EU over quotas

The Irish fishing industry wants the country’s government to sue the E.U. over recent sharp cuts to Ireland’s fishing quotas for 2026.

Canada - Manitoba Invests $10.5M to Advance Global Agriculture Gate

Manitoba Boosts Gate Funding to $23.5M for Grain Innovation.

Philippines - State agri insurer speeds up typhoon payouts

More than 3,300 rice and corn farmers in this component city received over ₱11.6 million in crop insurance payouts this week.

India - Shivamogga arecanut growers reel under rising losses due to crop diseases

The affected area expanded widely, reflecting the growing impact of the diseases on one of the district’s key plantation crops.