Agroinsurance

USA - Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry awarded nearly $400k federal grant

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry was awarded a nearly $400,000 federal grant on Thursday. in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding.

EU approves greater use of RENURE fertiliser

EU member states have endorsed a European Commission plan to let farmers use more recovered nitrogen from manure, known as RENURE, beyond the current limits of the Nitrates Directive.

USA - AI-powered irrigation system offers opportunities for communications, farming

UC Merced, UC ANR partner to test AI-guided watering of almond orchard at Kearney REC

Philippines - Government creates P20 million fund for livestock, poultry sectors

President Marcos signed a law that aims to revitalize and modernize the local livestock and poultry industries through an annual P20-billion earmarked fund that will provide farmers with necessary support and interventions.

Norwegian solar energy company Alotta raises millions after uptake from salmon farming industry

Norwegian green energy company Alotta has successfully raised NOK 63.5 million (USD 6.3 million, EUR 5.4 million) on the heels of obtaining a 15-year power purchasing agreement with Mowi Chile.

Ghana can create 2 million jobs through agricultural transformation

The CEO of VODEC Africa, Daniel Asomani, is calling for sweeping reforms in Ghana’s agricultural sector, insisting such a transformation could generate as many as two million jobs and drive stronger economic growth.

Pakistan - FAO Warns Floods Threaten Rabi Crops in Punjab and KP, Seed Supply and Livestock at Risk

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that recent floods pose a serious threat to Rabi crops in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the risk of severe disruptions to seed availability and livestock feed supply.

USA - Cornell awarded NSF grant to build AI-ready living lab for agriculture

Cornell University has been awarded a portion of a $2 million planning initiative from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish AI4Ag, a national testbed for artificial intelligence in agriculture.

USA - Minnesota Department of Agriculture awarded $11 million for irrigation conservation program

The funding supports a five-year project focused on irrigation efficiency, protecting groundwater resources and promoting nitrogen management in 25 counties across the state, including Clay County.

Digisol launches digital farming tool to boost agriculture in Nigeria

A group of agricultural experts under the platform, Digital Solutions (DIGISOL), has introduced a mobile technology application designed to help farmers adopt efficient, sustainable and smart agricultural practices.

President of Uzbekistan Orders Expansion of Space Monitoring in Economy and Agriculture

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree aimed at expanding the use of aerospace data across various sectors of the economy and improving management efficiency at the grassroots level in agriculture, the press service of the head of state reported.

Laos harvests development progress through the tourism–agriculture nexus

Following the considerable connectivity gains from the construction of the Laos–China Railway, Vientiane must pursue a development strategy that maximises these benefits.

USA - Georgia’s $100 Million Blockchain Almond Bet

Georgia is placing a $100 million bet that its agricultural future lies not just in fertile soil and orchards but also on blockchain.

Bird flu outbreak leads to cull of 760,000 hens in Spain

A major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a flock of more than 760,000 layer hens at a farm in Olmedo, Valladolid, central Spain.

Escalating drought threatens Europe's ecosystems and agriculture

Europe is facing a severe drought that is already affecting agriculture, according to the Joint Research Centre’s report onDrought in Europe – June 2025. Fast and coordinated actions can help reduce risks and impacts.