India - Floodwater destroys groundnut cultivation
Groundnut cultivation on over 1,000 acre of farmland Jolaput reservoir in Koraput district was destroyed following the discharge of floodwater from the dam leaving the displaced farmers in a fix.
06.08.2024
06.08.2024
Philippines - El Niño crop damage within acceptable parameters
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said crop damage due to El Niño fell within the DA’s projections.“Most of the affected crops were only partially damaged,” Agriculture Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel V. de Mesa added in a briefing on Monday.
06.08.2024
India - 7000+ farmers suffer crop damage due to heavy rains
Heavy rains on July 20 not only affected the city areas but also proved to be disastrous for farmers in the district. Over 6,700 hectares of cropland was devastated, affecting 7,356 farmers across 13 talukas, stated a preliminary report shared by the district agriculture department.
05.08.2024
India - Heavy rains damage groundnut crop over 500 acre in Odisha
Incessant rains for the last few days have caused considerable damage to groundnut crop in catchment areas of Jalaput reservoir in Nandapur block.Groundnut crop over 500 acre has reportedly been submerged leaving farmers in a lurch.
05.08.2024
India - Several farmers in Kozhikode suffer large crop loss in rain-related calamities
The destruction of several hectares of cultivated land in the recent episodes of rain-related calamities has shut the means of livelihood for several farmers in Kozhikode district of Kerala. Preliminary loss estimate prepared by the Agriculture department reveals that crops in about 1400 hectares of land have been hit by the rough weather and calamities.
05.08.2024
India - 2,000 acres of crop still in water in Konaseema
More than 2,000 acres of crops are still inundated in Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district and the farmers are in distress as they are not in a position to invest in the crop again.
05.08.2024
USA - K-State researchers uncover keys to stemming wheat production losses due to drought
Drought and late-emerging winter wheat dealt a mighty blow to growers in Kansas and other parts of the Midwest during the 2022-2023 growing season.But now, a group of Kansas State University researchers and several colleagues are punching back, releasing a set of findings that just may hold some clues on how to help farmers bring in a good crop even in dry years.
05.08.2024
USA - Extreme drought conditions may cause long-term damage to crop yields
West Virginians aren’t the only ones wilting in the recent heat waves — the state’s leafy inhabitants are a point of concern for state officials as severe drought conditions are expected to impact crop quality and yield across the state’s largely family owned-and-operated farms, leading to an emergency declaration by Governor Jim Justice.
05.08.2024
India - Helping cotton farmers fight Pink Bollworm with a tech called the CREMIT
Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops in India, accounting for around 23% of the total global cotton production. However, the recent Pink Bollworm (PBW) attack has become a significant threat, causing extensive devastation to the cotton crop, especially in Northern India.
05.08.2024
Germany - Fruit farms are calling for help from the government after crop failures
Due to significant crop losses and income shortfalls, fruit producers in Brandenburg are calling for the state's assistance. Many fruit growers are left with almost nothing to harvest this year: they could hardly collect cherries and apples because the blossoms froze during frost nights in April.
05.08.2024
Zimbabwe - El Niño parches cotton production to record low
Zimbabwe's cotton season has ended with an estimated 13 000 tonnes delivered by farmers, the lowest known production record, primarily attributed to the devastating impact of the El Niño-induced drought.
01.08.2024
Hungary - Severe drought threatens sweetcorn harvest
In the Danube-Tisza Interfluve region, crop losses of 50% can already be expected, and there is still no end in sight. Experts consulted by our newspaper warn that plants cannot withstand the current heat stress in the long term.
01.08.2024
UK - Industry must adapt to climate change
A farmer from Shropshire has said the industry must adapt to changing weather patterns, following significant rainfall this year which has led to crop failure for some.Despite sunshine making an appearance in recent days, overall the last few months have been particularly wet.
01.08.2024
India - Season vegetable farmers to be compensated for crop loss before Ganesh Chaturthi
CM Pramod Sawant today assured the house that traditional farmers growing seasonal vegetables and fruits, whose crops have been affected due to incessant rains will be given due compensation before Ganesh Chaturthi.
01.08.2024
USA - Experts discuss current drought conditions, potential effects on growing season
Ongoing heat and prolonged periods without rain are stressing crops throughout the Mountain State and have the potential to do lasting damage, according to twoWest Virginia Universityexperts.
01.08.2024
India - Bihar greenlights culling of Nilgai and wild boars to safeguard crops
Patna: To address crop damage caused by Nilgai (blue bulls) and wild boars, the Bihar government has authorised the killing of these animals with the assistance of 13 professional shooters from the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change department.