Agroinsurance

India - Sugarcane crops in 13 acres gutted in fire accident in Sangareddy

A fire tender was rushed to the spot to prevent the fire from spreading to other parts.

Kenya - Rice production gets impetus in a multi-million irrigation project

Riceproductionin a multimillion irrigation project in Homa Bay County has got a boost after farmers acquired tractors for ploughing their farms.

Chinese hotel developer invests USD 140 million in perch aquaculture project

A Chinese hotel company has partnered with the government of a small Chinese town to develop a perch-farming project in the village.

Japan commits to expanding Kingdom’s agricultural market

The Agricultural Production Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, Friday committed to strengthening bilateral trade with the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) through the expansion of the market accessibility for the Kingdoms agricultural products.

USA - Bird flu detected in Churchill County dairy cows

The Nevada Department of Agriculture has detectedHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenzain dairy cattle in Churchill County.

India - Crop insurance scam rocks Hisar district, investigation ordered

A suspected crop insurance fraud under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has come to light in Kirtan village of Hisar district, where land-owning farmers allege that unknown individuals have insured their crops without consent.

Pakistan - Over 40% drop in rainfall ravages crops in Punjab

A severe winter drought is wreaking havoc on crops across Punjab, Pakistans agricultural heartland, with the region experiencing a 40% drop in rainfall.

Taiwan to cull 120,000 Green Iguanas due to agricultural damage

Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, which have been damaging the islands agriculture,CNNreports.

USA - Nearly 100 acres of agriculture land slated for community solar development in Maryland

A fifth community solar project has entered Harford Countys development pipeline and is set to add nearly 40 acres to the roughly 61 acres already dedicated to community solar generating systems in Harford County.

Nigeria’s livestock resources can address hunger

Nigerias Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, said the hunger situation in the country can be mitigated through efficient deployment of livestock resources across the country.

Somali government launches $10 million livestock value chain fund to transform sector

Somali government, in partnership with the World Bank through the HoA DRIVE Project, launched a $10 million Livestock Value Chain Fund (LVCF) on Thursday to transform the countrys livestock sector.

Jellyfish invade two Scottish salmon farms, killing nearly 200,000 fish

Barbed-wire jellyfish (Apolemia uvaria) have invaded two Scottish fish farms, killing nearly 200,000 salmon.

Rivers overflow, restrict travel and flood crops in southern Mozambique

The main rivers in the southern part of Mozambique are overflowing, restricting the movement of people and goods and flooding agricultural fields - a situation that could lead to food shortages in the near future.

Romania to set up its first Black Sea fish farms in 2025

Romania will set up and operate its first fish farms in the Black Sea this year, as announced by environment minister Mircea Fechet, with certain areas already assigned for future farms.

Pakistan - PM emphasizes fair and transparent selection for agricultural training in China

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a transparent and merit-driven process to select students for advanced agricultural training in China, emphasizing fairness and equal opportunity.