Senegal - Delayed flowering of mangoes in southern parts
Mango growing is progressing steadily in southern Senegal, but with a few complications that are worrying growers, says Aminata Dominique Diouf, a mango grower and exporter based in Nema.
Mango growing is progressing steadily in southern Senegal, but with a few complications that are worrying growers, says Aminata Dominique Diouf, a mango grower and exporter based in Nema.
In response to the recent flooding events that severely impacted potato cultivation across regions in Ireland, industry representatives are now calling for financial compensation for the affected farmers.
Untimely rains coupled with strong winds that lashed several parts of Sangareddy district late on Saturday have left a vast trail ofcrop loss.The mango crop, which had fruits at the tender stage, recorded considerable damage.Farmersin Sangareddy district had cultivated mango on nearly 16,000 acres.
Grain growers across Australia are being urged to check their paddocks and record mouse numbers activity as part of a campaign aimed at early detection and effective control ahead of this year’s winter crop.
An application called "Crops Drought" has been launched to allow farmers to plan their cultivation and water reserves during a drought, the Department of Agricultural Extension said on Sunday.
Bruno de Tastes walks up and down rows of manicured vines at his winery, scrunching green and golden leaves between his fingers as he goes."The leaves [are] … still quite cold and there's still plenty of moisture in the leaves," he said.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it distributed around PHP379.06 million worth of aid to affected farmers in the Mimaropa region amid the El Niño phenomenon.
Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported Sunday, citing new research.The damage would likely center on the Mekong Delta region, known as “Vietnam’s rice bowl” because it provides food and livelihoods for tens of millions of people, research from the country’s Environment Ministry showed.
The Peruvian mango sector has faced significant challenges over the past year, particularly due to the El Niño phenomenon, which has had a negative impact on the supply. Despite the expansion of the acreage to regions such as Lambayeque and Áncash, which promised to diversify the supply and extend the export window, the adverse weather conditions have limited the potential competitiveness of the procurement plans for international clients.
In Jamaica, the Banana Board has embarked on a crucial partnership with France's Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) to mitigate the threats posed by the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease.
Crop losses due to the El Niño weather phenomenon in Western Visayas have reached P761,240,675, affecting more than 20,000 farmers, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Oregon’s request for a natural disaster designation after the state’s cherry growers lost an average of 35 percent of their crop.
Saskatchewan needs to prepare for drought.Not just in 2024 but for future droughts as well, says the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan.That’s why APAS is asking for a Provincial Drought Preparedness Committee, which will help farmers and the province respond more effectively to dry and difficult conditions.
Farmers in Midlands province have turned their attention to this year's winter wheat crop after experiencing severe crop losses during the summer season due to prolonged dry spells.
Lawmakers on the House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resilience and Forestry are working to advance abillthat would provide potentially millions of dollars in aid for fruit tree growers before the end-of-week “crossover” deadline.
In 2023, chestnuts registered a 52% drop in quantities and a 35% drop in value. The data was published by Associazione consorzi castanicoltori Appennino emiliano-romagnolo coordinated by Renzo Panzacchi.