Georgia - The Rural Development Agency implements the state agroinsurance program with an increased budget
In 2026, the budget of the state agroinsurance program amounts to 17 million GEL, which is 2 million GEL more compared to the previous year.
23.04.2026
23.04.2026
Nepal - Govt urged to adopt agroecology
The Alliance of Agriculture for Food has called on the government to revise its recently published national commitment document, advocating a transition to an environmentally friendly agricultural system based on agroecology.
22.04.2026
Bangladesh - PM rolls out master plans for 'smart agriculture'
Technology-driven modern farming is in sight in Bangladesh as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Wednesday unveiled a set of master plans to implement "smart agriculture" initiatives for boosting agricultural production, diversifying farm products and addressing climate-change impacts.
22.04.2026
USA - Capital Farm Credit acquires Ag Crop Insurance Agency
In an effort to provide the best risk protection for ag producers in the High Plains region of Texas, Capital Farm Credit has acquired Ag Crop Insurance Agency.
22.04.2026
Ukraine - Kherson Farmers Awarded 237.5 Million Hryvnias for Damaged Crops
According to Мін. Економіки: Agricultural producers in the Kherson region have received a total of 237.5 million hryvnias in compensation for crop damage.
22.04.2026
USA - Game Commission Expands Crop Damage Programs
The Pennsylvania Game Commission took action to further address crop damage issues during its quarterly meeting on April 11.
22.04.2026
India - Unseasonal rains damage crops, farmers stage rasta-roko in Chegunta
Farmers in Chegunta mandal of Medak district blocked a road demanding compensation for crops damaged by unseasonal rains and gales. Officials reported damage to over 4,700 acres of paddy, while concerns remain over further losses due to predicted rainfall.
22.04.2026
Bangladesh - 2,483 farmers in Barguna get crop security insurance money
The insurance claim payment process has been completed among farmers who have taken crop safety insurance under Aman Product-2025 in the coastal district of Barguna. Out of a total of 3,324 insured farmers, 2,483 farmers have received insurance benefits worth about 1.1 million taka.
21.04.2026
New Zealand kiwifruit crop avoids major cyclone damage
Kiwifruit growers in New Zealand appear to have avoided a major impact from Cyclone Vaianu, which hit the east coast of the North Island this month.
21.04.2026
India - Growers hail Centre's decision to bring tea plantation under purview of weather insurance scheme
Tea growers hailed the government's decision to bring the sector under the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS), which they said would help mitigate losses due to erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.
21.04.2026
Sri Lanka - Compensation for damage caused by Nilwala river salinity barrier to be expedited
The Government has allocated financial provisions amounting to Rs. 1,200 million in the 2026 Budget to provide compensation for paddy cultivation losses caused by the salinity barrier constructed on the Nilwala River in 2019 by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) to prevent seawater intrusion into drinking water sources in the Matara District.
21.04.2026
USA - Pest experts warn about the cost of crop damage caused by invasive species
As spring weather warms up, experts warn that this is also a time when invasive pests spread more easily.
21.04.2026
Africa achieves first gene-edited grapevine using CRISPR for disease resistance, drought tolerance
A resistant grapevine reduces chemical input costs and crop loss.
21.04.2026
Canada - Drought and input inflation force Ontario growers to rethink risk
Record‑low rainfall in 2025 and higher fertilizer prices are driving Ontario producers to lean on crop insurance.
20.04.2026
Pakistani mango crop declines on heat, cold, and hail damage
Mango production in Pakistan is expected to remain below normal this season due to weather-related impacts affecting flowering and fruit set in Punjab.
20.04.2026
India - Phek vets, farmers trained on livestock insurance under NLM
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Phek, conducted a training programme on the Livestock Insurance Scheme for para-veterinarians and farmers under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) 2025–26 on April 13 at the office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Phek.