A lack of insurance protection costs Bangladesh farmers hundreds of millions of dollars in colossal crop losses perennially in onslaughts of climate related calamities, according to independent findings.
The State Agriculture Deparment on Friday released Rs 3.63 crore in compensation to farmers who were impacted due to monsoon related crop loss.
The IMF recommends that Pakistan end preferential treatment for agriculture and textile sectors, which hinder economic growth. The report highlights inefficiencies, subsidies, and fiscal incentives that stifle competitiveness.
Complaining about damage to the maize crop due to pest attack, a large number of farmers have sought suitable compensation from the government.
Baramulla, Oct 10, As the National Conference and Congress alliance prepares to form a new government in Jammu and Kashmir, the regions fruit growers are expressing renewed hope for the implementation of long-awaited agricultural reforms, particularly crop insurance and restrictions on duty-free apple imports.
Georgia farmers have suffered over $6 billion worth of losses due to Hurricane Helene, according to preliminary estimates released on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the numbers could increase further.
As Florida experiences the worst of Hurricane Milton, Georgias farmers are still assessing the extensive damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Severe thunderstorms have lashed parts of south-east Queensland, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and hail. The SES has received 90 calls for help over the past 24 hours, predominantly from residents in the Moreton Bay area, north of Brisbane.
Agriculture Commissioner Louis Petersen warns that local insurers reluctance to provide liability coverage is preventing lease approvals for farmers, as the Department of Agriculture searches for solutions with other government agencies.
BRAC Bank Limited and Green Delta Insurance Company Limited have jointly launched Bangladeshs first ever livestock insurance coverage facility for the cattle farmers.
Leaving farmers in the lurch once again, the State government has drastically cut down on the extent of crop losses due to last months heavy rains, from the initial estimate of 4.15 lakh acres to a meagre 79,574 acres.
Farmers in Mormugao Taluka have received compensation of approximately Rs 10 lakh for the damage caused to their crops by heavy monsoon rains.
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Taipei, Oct. 9 CNA, The value of agricultural crop and equipment losses caused by Typhoon Krathon reached NT$498.6 million as of Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Agriculture .
Milton threatens to inflict wind damage in the northern two-thirds of Florida’s citrus belt this week, according to Commodity Weather Group. Orange juice futures rose up to 4.3 percent on Monday due to the threat to Floridas citrus industry.
Mumbai; Probus, one of Indias leading InsurTech platforms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ajay Verma as the Head of Rural and Agriculture Insurance. This pivotal addition to Probus leadership team reflects their unwavering commitment to advancing insurance solutions in underserved sectors.