Agroinsurance

Spain - First banana harvest on crops grown on top of the volcanic eruption in La Palma

In September 2021, the eruption of the La Palma volcano ravaged homes, schools, farms, and the livelihoods of thousands of families on the island of La Palma.

Foot-and-Mouth outbreak threatens German meat exports

In the first outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth in nearly 40 years, United Kingdom, Mexico and South Korea has stopped the imports of meat.

USA - Louisiana agriculture commissioner talks about challenges California faces in fight against wildfires

California is fighting deadly wildfires that started a week ago this January. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain explains the challenges firefighters face in their fight against fires.

Mexican government claims it has completed goals for protecting endangered vaquita and totoaba

The Mexican government has completed the objectives of a 2023 action plan created to help protected the critically endangered vaquita porpoise and totoaba.

USA - Los Angeles seafood industry takes hit after California fires destroy homes and businesses

The seafood industry in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., is stepping up to help victims of devastating wildfires after multiple fast-moving blazes destroyed homes, restaurants, and grocery stores - including some long-running seafood establishments.

Jamaica - Agriculture ministry earmarks $6 billion to revitalise sector over the next six years

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has earmarked $6 billion to be spent over the next six years to revitalise the agricultural sector, through a redevelopment programme at the Bodles Agricultural Research Station in St Catherine.

India - Farmers Protest Against Centre’s New Agriculture Policy in Chandil

The All India Kisan Khet Mazdoor Sangathan (AIKKMS) staged demonstrations across multiple villages against the central governments proposed agriculture policy.

Agri Spray Drones partners with EAVision to advance U.S. agricultural spray drone technology

Agri Spray Drones will expand its offerings with EAVisions flagship drone (the J100), while continuing to service and support existing product offerings.

PEF technology enhances fruit preservation and snack production efficiency

Eleas PEF systems use precision electrical pulses to open cell membranes (electroporation).

Australia considers national standards to address misuse of 'organic' label

Australian organic farmers and retailers are raising concerns over the misuse of the organic label, which they argue leads to consumer deception.

India - Stray cattle causing accidents, damaging crops in Radaur area of Yamunanagar

Stray cattle are causing accidents on roads in Radaur town and damaging crops in fields in villages falling under the Radaur subdivision of Yamunanagar district.

Argentina - Half of the banana plantations in Formosa have been destroyed

After years of poor harvests and a lack of government policies, the province of Formosas banana sector started 2024 with 1,000 hectares of banana plants but ended it with only 500.

Nigeria - FG allocates N1.77 billion to boost animal health and livestock management in 2025 budget

The federal government has allocated N1.77 billion in new projects to boost animal health, disease prevention, and sustainable livestock management across Nigeria.

8F Asset Management secures USD 460 million toward building Japan-based salmon RAS

Singapore-based investment firm 8F Asset Management has successfully closed an investment fund which it said finalizes the funding it needs to complete a land-based salmon recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) in Japan.

Japan - Bird flu outbreaks strike Iwate Prefecture farms

Japanese authorities began culling some 50,000 chickens Sunday after a bird flu outbreak at a farm in the northern Iwate Prefecture region.