Agroinsurance

Argentina’s reduction of agricultural export duties takes effect

The government established a series of conditions in the decree that brings the duty cut into force.

India - Irregularities in Maharashtra’s ₹1 farmer insurance scheme, minister confirms no loss

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate, on Tuesday, alleged irregularities in the₹1 crop insurance scheme for farmers, introduced in 2023. He claimed the state government had received approximately four lakh fraudulent applications under the scheme.

USA - Discovery paves way for more resistant soybeans to combat $1.5 billion crop loss from nematode infection

Soybean growers across the globe face a silent but devastating threat: the soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

China bans livestock imports from multiple countries due to disease concerns

The import ban affects countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe amid livestock disease concerns.

US Department of Energy pledges USD 25 million to advance seaweed production

On 15 January, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it would invest USD 25 million (EUR 23.8 million) into the U.S. aquaculture industrys production of deep-ocean seaweed.

Philippines - DA allots P3 billion for cold-storage facilities

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allocating P3 billion for 99 cold-storage facilities to extend the shelf life of fruits, vegetables and high-value crops, and assure continuous supply and price stability.

India - Sugarcane crops in 13 acres gutted in fire accident in Sangareddy

A fire tender was rushed to the spot to prevent the fire from spreading to other parts.

Kenya - Rice production gets impetus in a multi-million irrigation project

Riceproductionin a multimillion irrigation project in Homa Bay County has got a boost after farmers acquired tractors for ploughing their farms.

Chinese hotel developer invests USD 140 million in perch aquaculture project

A Chinese hotel company has partnered with the government of a small Chinese town to develop a perch-farming project in the village.

Japan commits to expanding Kingdom’s agricultural market

The Agricultural Production Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, Friday committed to strengthening bilateral trade with the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) through the expansion of the market accessibility for the Kingdoms agricultural products.

USA - Bird flu detected in Churchill County dairy cows

The Nevada Department of Agriculture has detectedHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenzain dairy cattle in Churchill County.

India - Crop insurance scam rocks Hisar district, investigation ordered

A suspected crop insurance fraud under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has come to light in Kirtan village of Hisar district, where land-owning farmers allege that unknown individuals have insured their crops without consent.

Pakistan - Over 40% drop in rainfall ravages crops in Punjab

A severe winter drought is wreaking havoc on crops across Punjab, Pakistans agricultural heartland, with the region experiencing a 40% drop in rainfall.

Taiwan to cull 120,000 Green Iguanas due to agricultural damage

Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, which have been damaging the islands agriculture,CNNreports.

USA - Nearly 100 acres of agriculture land slated for community solar development in Maryland

A fifth community solar project has entered Harford Countys development pipeline and is set to add nearly 40 acres to the roughly 61 acres already dedicated to community solar generating systems in Harford County.