Agroinsurance

Vietnam pineapple growers report heavy crop losses

Pineapple growers in Quynh Thang, Vietnam, are reporting extensive losses after more than a month of yellowing leaves, root rot, and plant collapse.

Japanese Biotech Pioneer Launches ‘Open Brand’ to Drive Adoption of Cellular Agriculture

Japanese cellular agriculture specialist IntegriCulture has introduced Cellag, a brand to sell its own products, as well as those by other companies, across the food, cosmetics, and materials categories.

India - Illegal removal of fertile farmland soil threatens agriculture in Jamalpur

Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Naznin Akhter confirmed awareness of the issue.

India - Finance ministry to take a relook at crop insurance plan

The finance ministry has begun a review of the cup-and-cap model under the government's flagship crop insurance programme, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), amid concerns of a sharp decline in crop insurance business.

India - TN govt allocates ₹289.63 cr as crop relief for farmers

The Tamil Nadu government has approved ₹289.63 crore in relief funds to help farmers whose crops were damaged by unseasonal rains and severe weather.

USA - Machinery Costs Highlight Scale Advantages for Crop Farms

Benchmark machinery costs against those of similar-sized, high-performing operations to inform equipment and investment decisions.

As Bird Flu Pushes Egg Prices Higher, Japan’s Agriculture Ministry Plans Reserves of Frozen Liquid Egg

To brace for potential egg shortages driven by outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry is moving to expand the use of processed eggs that can be stored for long periods.

Pangasius welfare initiative set for launch in Vietnam

FAI and Fresh Studio have launched a new partnership to develop and publish Vietnam’s first pangasius welfare assessment protocol, designed to enhance the performance and sustainability of the nation’s aquaculture sector.

Mexico Joins FAO Projects to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

Mexico will participate in a new package of projects approved by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) aimed at strengthening sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.

China - Two new high-speed rail lines boost agriculture, industry in Guangdong

Train number G9785 was ready to depart Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station at 10:30 am on Monday for Zhanjiang in western Guangdong province, marking the official commencement of the newly built Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway.

Sinkholes in Turkey's agricultural heartland fuel farmers' concerns

Hundreds of sinkholes have emerged in Turkey's central agricultural region due to dwindling rainfall and receding groundwaters, causing concern among farmers and environmental experts who see it as a worrying sign of climate change.

Philippines - Crop damage estimate after Uwan upgraded to P14 billion

The final estimate of damage to agriculture caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong, has been set at P14.12 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Fisheries sector losses from cyclone estimated at Rs.8 Bn

The Fisheries Ministry reports that Cyclone Ditwah has caused losses to the fisheries sector amounting to nearly Rs.8 billion.

Ghana - Agriculture Minister launches $147.3m PROSPER Project to modernise agriculture, support 420,000 farmers

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has launched a national agricultural intervention project dubbed the Promoting Rural Opportunities, Sustainable Profits and Environmental Resilience (PROSPER) Project, aimed at modernising Ghana’s agricultural sector and improving the livelihoods of about 420,000 beneficiaries across eight regions.

Nepal’s farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in five months as dependence grows

The growing trend of youth migration for foreign employment, increasing fallow land and the lack of modernization and commercialization in agriculture have all contributed to stagnant domestic production. As local output fails to meet demand, Nepali consumers are increasingly reliant on imported agricultural goods.