US farmers face financial uncertainty as USDA halts funding for farm programs and conservation contracts under agency review.

The White House had repeatedly said the funding freeze would not affect benefits that go directly to individuals.

Financial and labour challenges and changes to farm practices mean that farmers often work alone and this presents its own risks in these situations. Mr Elidyr reckons that a ‘buddy’ system, which is ...

At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, ag leaders Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, urged lawmakers to ...

The Ontario government has announced a $100-million increase to its provincial insurance program aimed at supporting farmers ...

Accra, Jan 22, GNA – The government has announced the introduction of an insurance scheme to reduce the risk in ... attractive for financial institutions to provide loans to farmers to enhance ...

The Union Budget 2025 is expected to focus on financial inclusion, infrastructure development, and sustainability to empower farmers and ensure the long-term growth of India’s agricultural sector.

Amid the despair, the Agricultural Index Insurance Pilot emerged as a beacon of hope. Launched in May 2023 through a partnership between the Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) and the ...