Officials are warning farmers to be extra vigilant in the coming weeks asa "widespread fall armyworm infestation"continues to wreak havoc across crops inQueenslandand northernNSW— threatening winter cereals.
French farmers are calling on the government to provide financial aid as there’s a high risk that this year’s wheat harvest will be the lowest in at least a decade because of heavy rains.
Excessive rains in Karnataka's key coffee-growing regions have caused significant damage to the 2024-25 coffee crop, leading to berry droppings and fungal diseases. Growers estimate crop losses could reach up to 60%.
Cotton farmers on Monday expressed distress over damage to crop cultivated in three lakh acres due to incessant rains in the erstwhile Khammam district.K Narasimha Rao, a farmer from Enkoor mandal, said that because of the heavy rains, the plants wilted as they absorbed large amounts of water and fell prey to insects.
For some, deer are synonymous with the tranquil beauty of the countryside.However, for others, deer are a menace.Annually, deer are responsible for significant losses in the agricultural sector.
Last week was the driest yet of the growing season for U.S. Crop Watch corn and soybeans, though yield expectations largely held as most areas enjoyed comfortable temperatures.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced compensation to traditional farmers cultivating Cucurbits and other vegetables via the Chief Minister Relief Fund for losses occurred due to heavy rains in last 15 days.
Farmers impacted by severe weather in Illinois may be eligible to receive help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Farmers that experienced livestock deaths due to weather conditions may qualify for help from theLivestock Indemnity Program.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Cordillera has recorded approximately P12 million in agricultural crop damage caused by the strong rains and winds of Typhoon Carina.The DA Cordillera’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Information System (DRRMIS) reported that 129.78 hectares of production areas planted with corn and high-value crops were totally damaged.
The USDA on Monday released the 18th Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season.As of July 28, 77% of the 2024 corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states had reached the silk growth stage, the USDA says.
Coffee growers in Karnataka have incurred 60 per cent yield losses after heavy rains lashed and damaged plantations in the coffee heartlands of the state.Heavy and continuous rains and cold weather in the hilly districts of Hassan, Chikkamagalur for the past month have adversely affected the coffee and pepper crops.
Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr. Kanwar Pal said that a sum of Rs. 65 crores is being released to compensate the farmers affected by the loss of cotton crop during Kharif 2023. Additionally, a subsidy of Rs. 101 crores has been sent to the farmers’ bank accounts for the purchase of agricultural equipment.
Continuous heavy rainfall over the past week has caused severe flooding in the Vidarbha region, affecting the districts of Chandrapur, Amravati, and Gadchiroli. On Saturday, the Meteorological Department issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall in Chandrapur, Gondia, and Gadchiroli districts.
The Tea Association of India has reported a significant wilting of tea bushes in the region due to a lack of rainfall and high temperatures.The Secretary General of the Tea Association of India (TAI) P K Bhattacharjee stated that if immediate and sufficient rainfall is not received, the estimated crop loss could be over 50 per cent in the coming months.
The Valley’s cherry and peach industries are reeling from the devastating cold snap of January 2024.“This is the most challenging season our growers have seen in our lifetime,” said president of the B.C. Cherry Association Sukhpal Bal.
Prolonged heat and dryness wreaked havoc with crops in Alberta, resulting in a sharp decline in conditions during the week ended July 23, according to the province’s weekly crop report.