Dry spring ‘likely to have caused damage’ to UK cereal crops
The condition of many UK cereal crops unsurprisingly worsened considerably throughout the entire month of May as the dry weather continued for much of the month.
10.06.2025
10.06.2025
Philippines introduces innovative satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory services to help build farmers’ resilience
The Philippines launched a pilot program combining satellite-based crop insurance and weather-informed agro-advisories to enhance climate resilience and risk management for Filipino rice farmers, with plans for nationwide scaling.
10.06.2025
USA - Hailstorm pounds some Western Colorado fruit growers, dents food donation program
An evening storm last Friday bombarded parts of Mesa County in hail, taking tens of thousands of pounds of future food donations off the table in the process.
09.06.2025
Partial Crop Loss Due to Spring Frosts in Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine confirmed losses of part of the crop due to spring frosts, but do not expect a significant impact on food inflation. This was reported by Interfax.
09.06.2025
Philippines - Region 6 farmers, fisherfolk told to report calamity losses for faster insurance claims
The state-owned Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) is urging farmers and fisherfolk across Western Visayas to immediately report damage to crops or fisheries caused by natural calamities to their Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) to claim indemnity faster.
09.06.2025
India - PMFBY remains unimplemented in Kashmir amid rising crop losses
Farmers demand immediate government intervention to compensate for their losses and safeguard their livelihoods against natural calamities.
09.06.2025
Canada - FCC commits $2 billion to ag tech investment
Farm Credit Canada says the funding commitment will allow it to invest directly into promising agriculture technology companies.
09.06.2025
US senators renew efforts to ban commercial octopus farming
U.S. senators have reintroduced legislation to preemptively ban commercial octopus farming, claiming the species’ intelligence makes such practices cruel and inhumane.
09.06.2025
Farmers devastated as unexpected conditions wipe out prized crops: 'We are seeing significant losses'
Farmers around the world are also turning to crop insurance.
08.06.2025
How Europe is planning to cope with drought
As crucial waterways run low and Europe's farmers worry about their crops, the European Union is trying to come up with a strategy to keep the water flowing.
08.06.2025
Australia - Farmers battle to keep livestock fed as severe drought grips Victoria
A severe drought is gripping farming communities, creating an "unprecedented crisis".
08.06.2025
Canada - B.C. cherry growers see recovery after crop loss
As B.C.'s cherry orchards approach a new season, high-tech Canadian greenhouse growers observe the ongoing challenges faced by stone-fruit farmers.
08.06.2025
Nepal - Gorkha farmers struggle to protect crops from wildlife
Although there are policies in place to compensate for human and livestock losses, there are no provisions to provide relief for crop damage.
08.06.2025
Serbia - Farmers devastated after unprecedented snowstorm destroys key crops: 'Will significantly affect the outlook'
Serbia's raspberry farmers are facing a tough season afterunexpected snowfallhit the country's main growing regions in mid-May. The late-season snow blanketed raspberry plantations just weeks before harvest time, adding to crop damage that already started with April frost events, reportedFresh Plaza.
08.06.2025
Canada - Wildfire smoke poses health risks to farmers and livestock in Manitoba
Manitoba farmers urged to protect both themselves and their livestock from wildfire smoke and have a comprehensive evacuation plan ready in case of emergency situations.
05.06.2025
USA - ProAg’s $1M Reinsurance Loss Suit Faces Dismissal Bid Over Time Bar
What began as a routine insurance misstep has snowballed into a legal battle over timing, reinsurance, and blame.