Agroinsurance

Severe floods and crop losses in Spain disrupt global citrus and orange juice supply

Valencia, along with other regions in Spain, experienced severe floods on 29 October, causing extensive damage, including to the citrus industry.

Cyclonic Threat Looms Over Tamil Nadu: Farmers Face Severe Crop Loss

Intermittent rains and an approaching cyclonic storm are causing widespread damage to paddy crops in Tamil Nadus Cauvery delta.

Nigeria - Minister projects Livestock sector contributing N33trn to economy

Nigerias Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha has said that the livestock sector can add N33 trillion to the economy if well harnessed.

Vietnam, Netherlands boost cooperation in sustainable aquaculture

A business forum was held by the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 27, seeking ways for sustainable aquaculture in the region.

Sri Lanka - Special unit to address crop damage by toque monkeys and other animals

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation has established a special unit to address the issue of harmful animal populations causing significant damage to crops.

India - Premature Mustard Crop Blooming Raises Concerns in Pampore

The picturesque agricultural landscape of Pampore in Pulwama district is currently grappling with an unusual agricultural phenomenon that threatens the delicate balance of crop cultivation.

NBMA lauds multinational’s $2.5billion investment in Nigeria’s livestock sector

The Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NBMA) has applauded the investment of $2.5billion by a multinational company JBS Group into the countrys livestock sector.

India - 45,000 acres to get water for Rabi crops in Kurnool

Industries minister T.G. Bharath said water will be supplied to 45,000 acres for Rabi crops under the Tungabhadra Lower Canal from December 10 to the end of March.

Spanish farmers lash out against Mercosur

The Spanish government has defended the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur on agriculture and livestock, unlike other countries such as France or Germany.

India - Goan farmers suffered crop loss due to 47 per cent excess rainfall

The Agriculture Department may have disbursed a compensation of Rs five crore to most farmers for crop losses on account of heavy showers this year, but meteorologist M R Ramesh Kumar attributed the crop damage to 47 per cent excess rainfall resulting from global warming or climate change.

Philippines - DA urges intercropping of high-value crops to boost farmers’ income

The Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao) is encouraging farmers to intercrop high-value crops such as coffee, cacao, and coconut to boost income and promote sustainable agriculture.

Dry season keeps a lid on Argentina’s winter crop output

Last week concluded with some excellent news for Argentinas grain exporters, with the government finally publishing the terms of a long-awaited proposal for dredging of the Parana River.

Philippines - Farmers, fishers get typhoon relief funds

Some P451 million worth of insurance payments have been disbursed to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the recent typhoons, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Friday.

USA - HBCU Unveils Plans for $50M State-of-the-Art Agricultural Laboratory

In a significant step for agricultural education and research, West Virginia State University celebrated the groundbreaking of its new $50 million agricultural laboratory on Tuesday.

India - Soyabean, cotton farmers to be given Rs 5,000 per hectare: Shivraj

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday addressed the media and spoke on additional Rs 5,000 hectares in the bank accounts of soyabean and cotton cultivators.