Agroinsurance

Norway unveils new strategy for aquaculture

Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Marianne Siversten Næss has unveiled a new whitepaper covering steps the government plans to take to regulate Norway’s aquaculture industry.

Nigeria - Adamawa Government Injects N2 Billion into Agricultural Inputs to Combat Food Insecurity

Naija247News reports that the Adamawa State Government has invested a substantial N2 billion into the procurement and distribution of agricultural inputs, in a strategic move to boost food production and tackle the growing threat of food insecurity across the state.

Germany - Researchers discover surprising method that could save massive crop harvests

Researchers in Germany have discovered that combiningsolar panelswith agricultural practices can help lessen losses of apples, according toCleanTechnica.

USA - Pillen announces $150,000 incentive for livestock vets to practice in rural Nebraska

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced a new grant program on Monday aimed at attracting livestock veterinarians to practice in rural Nebraska.

India - Chirag Paswan urges Bihar govt to declare crop damage caused by lightning, hailstorm as 'state disaster'

The Bihar government on Saturday (April 12) directed officials to urgently assess crop damage caused by the extreme weather conditions.

India - Varanasi Weather Turns Violent: Dust Storm and Rain Wreak Havoc, Farmers Fear Crop Loss

Weather disruptions once again jolted Varanasi and eastern Uttar Pradesh on Sunday morning as a powerful dust storm followed by heavy rain swept across the region, causing widespread damage and deepening the worries of local farmers.

RDAR invests over $7.5 million to boost agricultural research in Western Canada

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has announced an investment of over $7.5 million in research grants as part of the Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC). This funding aims to deliver impactful results for Alberta’s producers.

Jordan - Gov't endorses projects to support sustainable agriculture, empower farmers, tackle climate challenges

In an effort to bolster Jordan’s agricultural sector and support farmers amid mounting market challenges, the Cabinet on Sunday approved two key development projects during a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan.

Kenya - Govt prioritizes climate-smart livestock systems to tackle hunger crisis

Kenya is developing a master plan to climate-proof its livestock sector, aiming to tackle hunger and malnutrition while broadening revenue streams for pastoralists in semi-arid regions, a senior official said on Friday.

Harsh frost knocks Türkiye's agricultural production, crops

Adverse weather conditions and sudden shifts in temperatures have negatively impacted agricultural production and crops in Türkiye, which officials described as one of the "biggest frost events" in the country's recent history, while pledging to stand by producers.

Australia - Stonefish toxin could be new weapon against one of livestock's biggest threats

Squeezed from a "pimple-like" tubercle on the skin of a stonefish, a recently discovered toxin has enormous promise, according to researchers in Far North Queensland.

USA - New Survey Underscores Crop Insurance Popularity Among Farmers

Ninety-one percent of farmers purchased crop insurance to protect their operations in 2024, with 90 percent saying they’ve purchased insurance for each of the past five years. That’s according to a new national survey of farmers released today by National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS).

India - Unseasonal rains damage standing crops, mango orchards in Telangana’s Khammam

Mangoes that were ready for harvest have fallen to the ground at Sathupalli, Buggapadu, Rudrakshapalli, Kakarlapalli, Siddharam and other villages in Sathupalli mandal.

India - Himachal Weather Update: Rain, Snowfall, and Hail Bring Relief From Heat but Damage Crops

Himachal Pradesh has received widespreadrain, hailstorms, and fresh snowfallover the past 24 hours, providing much-needed relief from the rising heat.

USA - The impact of corn and soybean acres on feed costs

A livestock economist says the expected shift to more corn acres is good news for cattle producers.