A ground-breaking tool developed by James Cook University researchers that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and satellite imagery could help farmers win the fight against a major sugar cane disease.
The hailstorm along the Segre River on August 13 affected important stone fruit-producing areas in Lleida such as Aitona and Seròs, and top fruit areas, such as Albatàrrec and Puigverd de Lleida, causing damage in nearly 750 hectares in the south of the province, according to Asaja Lleida.
Málaga's mango production is anticipated to drop by 70 per cent, yielding around 12,000 tons due to water shortages and challenges during flowering periods. The Spanish Tropical Association notes that this decrease might elevate the fruit's market value in Europe.
There's currently a limited range of apples that Indian consumers can choose from, says Prashant Gidwani, director at Indian fruit trader Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd: "The Indian apple market is currently robust, driven by the delayed local crop and the limited availability of imported apples.
Torrential rains at the end of July have destroyed the vegetable harvest across 60 hectares at Kadarbiku, Estonia's largest vegetable producer. Ville Pak, the production director at Kadarbiku, revealed the extent of the damage during a recent interview. According to Pak, 120 mm of rain fell in just four hours, resulting in complete field inundation.
Latvia's agricultural sector has reported considerable damage caused by the storm that raged in July. The Ministry of Agriculture has received 176 applications from farmers. The affected area spans approximately 10,000 hectares, according to Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze.
The rains in June and July would provide an elixir for Gurez’s organic and exotic crops like rajma, black zeera, (cumin), and potatoes.However, amid scant rainfall, the crops have withered with no hope left of revival as harvesting season approaches.
A week after the catastrophic flooding in Steuben County, farmers are now seeing the extent of crop loss as water drains from fields.“It’s like a nightmare I can’t wake up from,” said Mark Squires, a third-generation potato farmer in Prattsburgh.
With Zambia having recentlycommemorated Farmer’s Day and the contributions and work made by farmers in the agricultural sector in the country, Hollard has highlighted the importance of ensuring the sustainability of farming in the country, by providing adequate disaster risk financing mechanisms as a means to protect farmers against natural and man-made disasters.
Agricultural operations inGeorgiahave been significantly impacted by Hurricane Debby and related weather events. 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.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has released an analytical report on food security and the agro-industrial potential of the Eurasian region. The report forecasts that Kazakhstan will be the leading producer of food surpluses through 2035, primarily due to its expanding grain production.
Sunday's storm significantly affected lakeshore communities along Lake Ontario, from Niagara County to Wayne County, impacting the apple crop. Conversations with local farmers revealed the hail accompanying the storm caused extensive damage to the apples, with one farmer reporting a loss of 250-300 acres.
The Ministry of Agriculture has received 176 applications from farmers for storm damage as of Thursday, August 15. The total area affected by the storm is about 10,000 hectares, Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze (Greens and Farmers Union) said.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday released the first instalment of a bonus of Rs 525 crore for 5,20,000 farmers in the state.The bonus of Rs 2,000 per acre is for all Kharif crops owing to a deficit in the southwest monsoon this year.
Recovery efforts continue in Screven County, following massive flooding from Tropical Storm Debby last week. Our VIPIR-6 Alert Team says the county received between 10 and 14 inches of rainfall from Debby last week.The Peach State is also currently the #1 supplier of peanuts in the country, and #2 supplier for cotton.
Northwest lower Michigan's sweet cherry crop has been severely impacted by extreme weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, tornado-like wind gusts, and a hot, humid environment. This has led to an unprecedented level of pest and fungi damage.