Agroinsurance

India - Black thrips infestation affects up to 50% of chili crops in Khammam district

In Khammam district, chili crops are experiencing pest challenges, particularly from nalla tamara (black thrips).

Belgian startup BiocSol snaps €4.4M to enable next-gen sustainable crop production

BiocSol, aBelgianstartup specialising in sustainable crop protection solutions, has snapped €4.4 million in its latest funding round.

Guam - Agriculture beefs up program to reduce cattle-related road accidents, property damage

The Department of Agriculture is beefing up a livestock management program to reduce car accidents and property damage related to cattle, among other things.

India - Maharashtra panel suggests 5-year ban from subsidies for misusing scheme

Recommends blacklisting CSC operators; officials say state can’t make changes without Centre nod.

Costa Rica Coffee Crisis Labor Shortage Leads to Major Crop Loss

Costa Ricas coffee industry faces losses of up to 10% as Nicaraguas strictnew immigration lawsand unseasonable rains disrupt the crucial harvest season.

USA - UH-Hilo working to convert agricultural waste of tropical crops into biofuel, bioenergy

The by-products and waste from papayas, pineapples, coconuts, ulu, macadamia nuts and Albezia trees may one day be converted to fuel and energy to help lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Cyprus - Banana farmers say lack of water guidance threatens their crops

The reservoir has been emptied, and the farmers are worried.

USA - Bird flu cases grow; threat greatest for those working with livestock or wildlife

While every American has seen the effects of avian flu on egg prices, bird flu, also know as H5N1, has the potential to become a greater risk to human health.

USA - Colorado hires range riders to protect livestock from wolves as Boebert pushes to delist wolves

Colorado wildlife officials are working to hire range riders to protect livestock from therecently reintroduced wolvesas some elected officials are pushing to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list.

Enhanced ozone treatment system for fresh produce launched

We are excited to introduce version 2 of our ozone treatment system, which represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing sustainable and effective solutions for preserving the freshness and quality of fresh produce, said Helmut Leili, CEO at Flavour Shield.

Canada - Manitoba Farmers will see lower premiums for most insurable crops

The 2025 AgriInsurance program for Manitoba has been released, offering farmers updated coverage details.

University of Galway and BioAtlantis Join €2.69m EU Project to Develop Drought Solutions for Agriculture

A European research-led consortium has been established to pioneer technologies to improve crop resilience to drought stress caused by climate change.

Early fall armyworm emergence threatens maize and sweet corn in New Zealand

Fall armyworm populations have emerged earlier than usual in New Zealands South Island, with advanced development observed in other regions.

Australia - Warakirri fund grows with $15M citrus acquisition in Riverina

Warakirri Asset Management Australia has broadened its Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund, surpassing a $150 million portfolio value.

Kenya - Government issues Sh124 million grants to fish farmers

The Government has issued a total of Sh124 million worth of grants to fish farmers in 15 Counties under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP).