Agroinsurance

Cyprus - Banana farmers say lack of water guidance threatens their crops

The reservoir has been emptied, and the farmers are worried.

USA - Bird flu cases grow; threat greatest for those working with livestock or wildlife

While every American has seen the effects of avian flu on egg prices, bird flu, also know as H5N1, has the potential to become a greater risk to human health.

USA - Colorado hires range riders to protect livestock from wolves as Boebert pushes to delist wolves

Colorado wildlife officials are working to hire range riders to protect livestock from therecently reintroduced wolvesas some elected officials are pushing to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list.

Enhanced ozone treatment system for fresh produce launched

We are excited to introduce version 2 of our ozone treatment system, which represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing sustainable and effective solutions for preserving the freshness and quality of fresh produce, said Helmut Leili, CEO at Flavour Shield.

Canada - Manitoba Farmers will see lower premiums for most insurable crops

The 2025 AgriInsurance program for Manitoba has been released, offering farmers updated coverage details.

University of Galway and BioAtlantis Join €2.69m EU Project to Develop Drought Solutions for Agriculture

A European research-led consortium has been established to pioneer technologies to improve crop resilience to drought stress caused by climate change.

Early fall armyworm emergence threatens maize and sweet corn in New Zealand

Fall armyworm populations have emerged earlier than usual in New Zealands South Island, with advanced development observed in other regions.

Australia - Warakirri fund grows with $15M citrus acquisition in Riverina

Warakirri Asset Management Australia has broadened its Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund, surpassing a $150 million portfolio value.

Kenya - Government issues Sh124 million grants to fish farmers

The Government has issued a total of Sh124 million worth of grants to fish farmers in 15 Counties under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP).

Spain - Sea Eight secures €16 million to drive its expansion plan through to 2026

Sea Eight, a global leader in the production ofsole(Solea senegalensis), has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in aquaculture bysecuring €16 million in bank financing to support its ambitious growth plan through to 2026.

FAI announces new training course for improved tilapia welfare

Adding to FAIs series of online training courses, the new addition focusses on the recognition of behavioural indicators of stress, in addition to the importance of humane-slaughter practices.

Australia - Queensland fruit fly outbreak in glynde leads to quarantine and homegrown produce restrictions

A Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Glynde has led to quarantine measures. Residents must keep homegrown produce on their properties.

USA - Ponchatoula strawberry farmers recovering from recent snowfall

In the strawberry capital of the world, strawberry farmers are working to recover from the recent snowfall that blanketed parts of the state.

Canada - $7.2 million of funding to support 30 livestock and forage research projects in Saskatchewan

The federal and provincial governments announced $6.9 million in joint funding to support 30 livestock and forage-related scientific research projects in Saskatchewan this year. Combined with funding from industry partners, the total amount is $7.2 million.

Ireland - Storm Éowyn: 133,000 still without power as farmers warn of crop shortage

Emergency teams are again working to restore power and water supplies across the country on Wednesday in the aftermath ofStorm Éowyn.