Agroinsurance

Canadian Crop Hail Association following up on over 2000 hail claims in the Prairies

Rainfall across the prairies and even provincially has been quite variable this year.

Pakistan unveils 10-year policy to harness blue economy and modernize fisheries sector

With support from the UN’s FAO, Islamabad launches National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy (2025–2035) to boost sustainability, food security, and exports.

UK - Farmers warned of underinsurance as cattle prices increase

British farmers risk being underinsured as cattle prices continue to surge, a rural insurance specialist has warned.

EU agricultural policy could have major co-benefits for climate and biodiversity

A new policy brief, produced as part of the LAMASUS project, highlights that strategic agricultural de-intensification in the EU could help reduce agricultural carbon emissions by nearly a third and considerably improve biodiversity recovery.

Kenya - How Nandi’s flagship agriculture projects are transforming livelihoods How Nandi’s flagship agriculture projects are transforming livelihoods

Nandi County is turning smallholder farmers into agri-entrepreneurs, boosting food security, and powering local economic growth through a series of bold, flagship projects

Taiwan - Agricultural losses top NT$1 billion due to Typhoon Danas

Estimates of agricultural losses in Taiwan due to Typhoon have risen to at least NT$1.005 billion (US$31 million), the Ministry of Agriculture said Monday.

Cambodia - ARDB provides $440M in loans to bolster agricultural sector

The government has provided financing packages to ARDB to offer loans to the agriculture sector to boost production and export of agricultural products.

Drones help plant researchers detect soybean dicamba damage from the sky

Drones can now detect subtle soybean canopy damage from dicamba at one ten-thousandth of the herbicide's label rate—simulating vapor drift—eight days after application.

USA - USDA Boosts Camelina Crop Insurance, Supporting Biofuel Producers and Diversification in Agriculture

Farmers nationwide can expect expanded insurance options for a crop gaining popularity in the energy sector.

India - Dr Jitendra Singh calls for paradigm shift in agriculture sector

Technology in agriculture has progressed rapidly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership over the past 11 years, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Monday, calling for a paradigm shift in the agriculture sector by embracing cutting-edge technology and fostering greater synergy among stakeholders.

Microalgae may offer a carbon-capturing alternative to marine oils in fish feed

Ateam of European research organizations has partnered with companies within the steel and aquaculture industries to study the potential microalgae may have to harness carbon dioxide.

Typhoon Danas causes $8.9m crop losses in Taiwan

The Ministry of Agriculture reports that Typhoon Danas caused agricultural damage estimated at NT$257.16 million (US$8.86 million), heavily impacting pomelos.

Brunei launches Southeast Asia’s first net-zero, solar-powered shrimp farm

FDI-backed Jets Sdn Bhd has launched what it bills as Southeast Asia’s first net-zero, solar-powered aquaculture facility in Serasa, which will use AI technology to cultivate blue shrimp.

Spain risks losing EU fisheries funds amid spending delays, official warns

Aurora de Blas, Spain's Director General of Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, has called for redoubling efforts to spend European Union fisheries funds, warning that the country risks losing money under a "decommitment rule" being applied for the first time this year.

USA - State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $1 Million Available for Farm and Food Organizations to Upgrade Equipment

In Partnership with USDA, Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Offers Competitive Grants for Projects Designed to Strengthen Food System.