Agroinsurance

USA - Arkansas rice farmers face tough choices as weather disrupts planting season

Yet another round of severe weather is delaying Arkansas farmers planting their crops. Historic levels of rain this spring have challenged rice farmers in particular.

Smart sensors and AI could save billions in crop loss from invasive plant species

As invasive plant species increasingly threaten biodiversity and agricultural productivity worldwide, a new review highlights how smart chip technology (SCT) could provide a transformative solution.

USA - Ocala leaders advocate for farm land preservation amid rapid development

Officials in Ocala are discussing farm land preservation and its importance to Marion County.

Drought-hit Syrian farmers hope sanctions reprieve will restore agriculture

Severe drought in Syria this year could lead to the failure of an estimated 75% of local wheat crops, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation, threatening the food security of millions of people.

AHDB warning to farmers amidst UK drought conditions

The UK's driest spring in a century has prompted a warning for livestock farmers about serious impacts on grass and silage yields.

India - NGT directs sugar mill to pay ₹1.6 cr for environmental damage, crop loss

NGT orders TwentyOne Sugar Factory, led by Congress's Amit Deshmukh, to pay ₹1.67 crore for environmental damage and crop loss to affected farmers.

Argentina’s Soy Crop Could Face ‘Significant Losses’ After Storms

Argentina’s 2024/25 soybean crop could suffer “significant losses” in northwestern Buenos Aires province due to the impact of recentheavy storms, the Buenos Aires grains exchange said on Monday,indicating it may be forced to trim its outlook.

Belarusian Agriculture Ministry calm about cold May weather’s impact on crops

Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov has explained on the air of the TV channel Belarus One how the abnormally cold May weather will affect plans of the farmers and the future harvest, BelTA has learned.

India - Tripura announces Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to boost agricultural production

Under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, awareness will be raised in villages and gram panchayats of Tripura about all state and centrally sponsored schemes for farmers.

Australia - Farmers sell off record numbers of stock as southern NSW drought bites

Dams have dried up and the paddocks of Yvette McKenzie's New South Wales Riverina sheep farm are dry and bare.

New Zealand's efforts to cut livestock methane emissions mirrors Ireland

Both countries are, of course, relatively lightly industrialised, but have big agriculture and food sectors. Relatively low populations also result in high emissions per capita.

USA - California launches wolf tracking tool to help prevent livestock conflict

California wildlife officials have launched a public mapping system that displays the approximate locations of GPS-collared gray wolves across the state, offering a new tool for livestock producers to protect their herds.

EU farm plan: More cash for disaster relief and looser green rules

The European Commission’s plan to slash bureaucracy for farmers risks hurting the planet.

Pakistan - PM sets $125 billion agriculture export goal by 2030

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif aims to boost Pakistan’s agriculture exports to $125 billion by 2030 under a new vision for a second green revolution, said Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Saturday.

Nigeria - Imo Farmers Trained On Digital Tools To Boost Agriculture, Tackle Climate Change

Farmers and agricultural stakeholders in Imo State have received digital training aimed at enhancing food production and combating the adverse effects of climate change.