Agroinsurance

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.

USA - Maryland Farmers Seek Help With Crop Damage From Deer

Maryland farmers are asking lawmakers to expand ways to protect crops from voracious deer.

Amar Seafood granted licenses for Norwegian halibut farm

Amar Seafood has received approval for the development of a new halibut farming site in the Norwegian municipality of Frøya.

Canada - Ontario pledges $100 million increase to Risk Management Program

Farm groups have been calling for the increase as they considered the program underfunded.

Finland - Designated fields could reduce crop damage caused by barnacle geese

A team of researchers from the University of Turku and the Natural Resources Institute Finland has examined the foraging behavior of barnacle geese in Northern Karelia, Finland.

India - Unseasonal warmth in Himachal Pradesh threatens apple crop yields

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing an atypical weather pattern, with Shimla registering its warmest January night in 16 years at 9.6 degrees Celsius.

USA - University Team Receives $5.5 Million DOE Grant to Cut Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizer Usage in Crops

A multi-institution research team led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison received $5.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop a novel approach to cut synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use in two key crops for U.S. ethanol production - corn and sorghum.