Agroinsurance

India - Ramanathapuram farmers stage protest demanding crop insurance

Members of Tamil Maanila Vivasaya Thozhilalar Sangam staged a protest here on Tuesday demanding crop insurance for farmlands damaged during the heavy downpour in 2023-24.

U.S. livestock: Cattle down as trade anticipates Mexican cattle imports

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle futures fell on Monday as market players digested news that Mexican cattle imports to the U.S.will likely resume in the New Year, traders said.

USA - Biostimulant-maker Sound Agriculture bags additional $25m, will pay growers to replace nitrogen and phosphorus

Plant-and-soil health companySound Agriculturehas completed a $25 million Series D extension raise.

Report finds Kenya loses $157 million due to delays in adopting Genetically Modified (GMO) crops

The report, launched at the 2024 OFAB Media Award in Malawi on December 17, 2024, by the lead researcher, Dr Emma Kovak, outlines the financial toll Kenya has faced due to its failure to embrace GMO crops.

USA - Collapsed farm aid deal imperils spending package

Congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement over the weekend around economic aid for farmers and climate funding for farm conservation programs, leaving out both from the year-end funding package,as Meredith reported.

Australia - Victoria’s seafood industry gets an expansion

An additional 369 hectares of water will be made available for farming in Port Phillips aquaculture reserve in a boost for the states seafood industry.

Heavy rains strike a blow to crop yields in Belgium

Heavy rainfall throughout nearly all of 2024 significantly impacted Belgiums agricultural production, particularly cereals, industrial plants, and fruits, according to preliminary estimates from Statbel on Monday.

Vietnam partners with Australia to pioneer water quality monitoring

A new pilot site is the first of its kind to monitor inland aquaculture in Vietnam, empowering local shrimp farmers with access to near real-time data and forecasts.

India - Cyclone delays mango flowering in Karnataka, risking price drop with bumper crop

Due to the cyclones effect, there has been a delay in the flowering of mango trees in certain areas, which is expected to impact the harvesting period.

Uzbekistan to invest $118.5mn in agricultural modernization and mechanization by 2026

Uzbekistan plans to invest $118.5mn in the mechanization and modernization of its agricultural sector by 2026, following a decreesignedby President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

800 Bangladeshi fish farmers to receive training in modern Dutch technology

The initiative aims to enhance sustainable fish farming practices by leveraging cutting-edge technology from the Netherlands.

Nigeria - Minister targets $23b for exotic livestock breed market

The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha, has called for commitment from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, saying such will enable the country to access the $23bn livestock exotic breed market and enhance leather production.

India - UPL-SAS sees tech, climate solutions for growth after $200 mn investment

UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is spearheading a transformative approach to Indian agriculture, leveraging technology, digital innovations, and a holistic strategy to address the complex challenges facing the countrys farming ecosystem, CEO Ashish Dobhal revealed in an exclusive interview.

Denmark And Thailand Lead Efforts For Agricultural Sustainability

Denmark and Thailand are making strides toward sustainability and addressing pressing environmental concerns, particularly related to agriculture.

Pakistan eyes olive cultivation as means to boost agricultural growth

Pakistan has been eyeing an increase in olive cultivation to boost its agricultural growth, its national food security minister said this week, adding that it could position the country as a major player in the global olive oil market.