Agroinsurance

Denmark's bold green plan: 1 billion trees and the world's first livestock carbon tax

Denmark has unveiled an ambitious plan to reshape its landscape, combining efforts to combat climate change and restore natural habitats.

America's Dairyland, Wisconsin agriculture economic impact grows to $116.3 billion

A newly released study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveals Wisconsins agricultural economic impact has grown to $116.3 billion.

Heavier Rainstorms Depleting U.S. Crop Nutrients

Phosphorus, a nutrient in soil essential for sustaining most forms of life, is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

La Niña threatens this year's soybean crop in Paraguay

Paraguayan soybean producers warned this weekend that the La Niña weather phenomenon may affect this years crop while the 2023/24 harvest is expected to reach a record in tons produced and exported, it was reported in Asunción.

Nigeria, India bolster agriculture, energy cooperation

Nigeria and India have pledged to strengthen ties in the strategic areas of agriculture, renewable energy and defence, among others.

Nigeria - Borno govt, FAO flag off dry season input distribution to 24,500 farmers

Borno Deputy Governor Usman Kadafur has flagged off the distribution of dry-season farming inputs to flood-affected communities.

India - Farmer cultivates paddy as semi-arid crop successfully, set to get bumper harvest

Scientists have been working on this practice of paddy cultivation in India to restrict carbon emissions coming out of stagnated waters in paddy fields.

Raging bushfires destroy home and livestock in Australia

Dozens of bushfires were burning across Australias Victoria state Sunday, authorities said, forcing the evacuation of residents and destroying at least one home.

$200M tree crop diversification project launched to boost Agriculture in Ghana

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has assured Ghanaians that there will be no food shortages in the coming months.

Costa Rica’s Farmers Face Crisis as Flooding Destroys Crops

The recentheavy rainsin Costa Rica have wreaked havoc on the countrys agricultural sector, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and severe disruptions to farming activities.

Yemen - Ministry of Agriculture announces implementation of contract farming program to replace local product with importer

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources announced the start of the implementation of the contract farming program for agricultural products and raw materials for manufacturing industries to replace the local product with the importer.

Nigeria - Federal Government secures $134m loan from AfDB to boost agriculture

With AfDBs financial backing, the government aims to fortify Nigerias agricultural output, making strides toward both rural development and economic stability.

Canada - $230 million paid in crop hail claims

Member companies of the Canadian Crop Hail Insurance Association paid out $230 million to Western Canadian grain farmers on nearly 11,000 hail claims this year.

USA - Kansas Crop Improvement Association Reports Wild Hybrid in Wheat Fields

An official with theKansas Crop Improvement Associationencourages the states farmers to look for signs of a wild triticale hybrid found recently in wheat fields.

India - Farmers Anxious Over DAP Shortage, Probable Crop Damage in Haryana, UP

AIKS questions efficacy of Nano-DAP, blames Centre and state governments for delaying fertiliser imports as well as procurement.