India’s monsoon rains are likely to be prolonged into late September this year due to the development of a low-pressure system in the middle of the month, two weather department officials said.
The hazelnut harvest in Piedmont is in its infancy. Lorenzo Brigante, who runs his family's farm, Cascina Malcotti, boasting about six hectares of hazelnut trees, reports that "I don't think I am exaggerating if I say that the harvest will be halved, although we will only be able to make considerations at the end of the campaign The year is looking tragic."
More than 60% of Japanese apples are grown in Aomori Prefecture. Aomori Trading are located in Hirosaki-city, the main city of apple production. Aomori Trading have many varieties of apple including Fuji, Orin, Mutsu, Kinei, Sekaiichi, Shinano-sweet, Shinano-gold, Meigetsu, Toki and more.
An anti-frost machine to protect fruit from night frosts has once again saved several orchards this year, particularly in the Cuneo area of northern Italy. The machine was built by the Mingozzi Group and has already been distributed throughout Italy and Europe.
The persistent rainfall has also hit Tyrolean vegetable growing extremely hard this year. "We have already suffered serious harvest losses of up to 70-80 per cent compared to the previous year, particularly in the field of lettuce.
Agricultural operations in Kansas have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
Last year, as the harvest season drew closer, Olabokunde Tope came across an unpleasant surprise.While certain spots on his 70-hectare cassava farm in Ibadan, Nigeria, were thriving, a sizable parcel was pale and parched—the result of an early and unexpected halt in the rains.
Droughts continue to affect Italian agriculture, and that of Sicily in particular. Here, fruit and vegetable crops have been heavily affected, even specialized greenhouse production in the overall context.
The organisation Zemnieku Saeima has reported that a strong storm in late July has adversely affected agricultural yields across Latvia, including the potato harvest. In Zemgale, the storm led to potatoes drowning and rotting, whereas Latgale faced a drought, resulting in lower yields and quality of potatoes, with an anticipated increase in the price of local potatoes.
As combines roll across the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, bringing in the year’s harvest, the risk of crop fires looms large. Harvest season, while a time of celebration for farmers, also brings the danger of field fires that can spread rapidly, threatening not only crops but also equipment, infrastructure, and even lives.
Ghana’s food security is threatened by an alarming dry spell that has already wreaked havoc to farmers and agricultural production.Over 435,000 farmers in the country, cultivating an estimated area of 871,745 hectares have been directly affected by the prolonged dry spell.
Natural disasters are an inevitable part of our planet’s ecosystem, but the extent of their impact often hinges on the preparedness and response capabilities of local governance structures.
Several plots of padi fields under the management of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) in Perlis have been hit by an infestation of leaf roller moth caterpillar.This infestation has resulted in crop damage and stunted padi growth, significantly impacting farmers' income.
Agricultural operations in Wyoming have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
Apple growers in top-producing states are grappling with the consequences of recent heatwaves. This summer's record-breaking 100-degree days in Washington, and upper 90s temperatures in New York and Michigan, have led to premature fruit ripening and potentially reduced marketable yield, threatening orchard profitability.
The Terra Verde Association, based in the Azores, is currently assessing the drought's impact on agricultural output, with some crops experiencing losses up to 70%, according to the organization's president, Manuel Ledo.