Agroinsurance

Nigeria - Wild midnight fire razes village, destroys homes, livestock, grain silos

Wild midnight fire razes village, destroys homes; community left to battle flames to contain damage.

USA - Enhanced Crop Insurance Coverage in 2025 To Protect Profits

Currently, budgets for corn and soybean production by Illinois Farmers is projected to be below breakeven on profitability.

India - Farmers demand immediate water release to save withering crops in Srivaikuntam

Farmers association say paddy crops on about 8,000 acres of land are in danger; they have also demanded stern action against those involved in smuggling fertilizers in Kovilpatti.

Reprieve for farmers as Kenya signs deal to export vegetables and fruits to Italy

Kenya in partnership with the Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) has signed an MoU that will see Fruits and vegetables exported to Italy.

Nigeria - First Lady empowers 200 Anambra farmers with agricultural support

The wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered no fewer than 200 farmers from across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State with agricultural training, financial support, and farm equipment.

Total cost of UK livestock worrying falls by quarter to £1.8m

The total cost of livestock worrying across the UK has plummeted by a quarter to £1.8m, according to new figures released today.

USA - UF/IFAS risk assessments sustain Florida’s $191M aquaculture industry

From vibranttropical fishfor aquarium enthusiasts tosucculent shellfishserved as the center of the plate, Floridas aquaculture industry serves as an economic powerhouse and anational leader.

Agrochemicals Market Surge Driven by Innovations in Crop Protection and Yield Enhancement

Agrochemicals industry growth is driven by rise in population base along with increasing demand for food, limited agricultural land, etc.

Specialty agriculture puts rural Chinese villages on road to prosperity

Specialty crops, food processing and rural tourism are helping villages across China strive for prosperity, moving along the path to development having successfully eradicated poverty.

USA - Purdue researcher pioneers computational microbiome solutions for livestock health

A Purdue University researcher, Paul Oladele, is leading the charge in revolutionizing livestock health through computational microbiome research.

USA - Expansion of corn crop pest into New England a possibility, UMaine study finds

While New England is well known for commodities such as maple syrup, wild blueberries and cranberries, its reputation for sweets extends to another crop: sweet corn.

Canada - Crop Insurance Program applications accepted until March 31

The federal and provincial governments have announced continued funding through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).

USA - 2024 FDA shrimp refusals for banned antibiotics hit highest level in eight years

According to the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refusals of foreign shrimp for banned antibiotics in 2024 were at their highest rates since 2016.

Bluetongue virus breaks out in UK with warning to farmers on livestock and dogs

Farmers in parts of the UK have been put on alert as an outbreak ofbluetonguehas been detected, according to the government.

Mars, Fonterra Team up to Promote Climate-Smart Agriculture

Mars has pledged $27 million to support dairy farmers and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.