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08.08.2024

Japan - Apple growers face challenges as extreme heat persists

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.

08.08.2024

France - Melon production suffers from lack of sunshine

"On July 1st 2024, the French melon production was estimated at 280,500 tons for the 2024 season. The weather conditions in the spring (rain, low temperatures, lack of sunshine) were unfavourable for the development of the crop," according to the Agreste economic outlook.

08.08.2024

Turkey - Agri sector faces severe water crisis in Cukurova region

In Turkey, the agricultural sector is currently navigating through challenging times due to climate change, with a notable lack of investment in water infrastructure and inefficient water management practices.

08.08.2024

Spain - Murcia's lemon sector expects a 30% decline in the next harvest

ASAJA Murcia expects lemon production to decrease next season by 20% in the fino variety and 30% in the verna variety. This decrease is attributed to adverse weather conditions, the limitations and poor quality of irrigation water, the incidence of pests and diseases, and the reduction of crop management work due to a lack of profitability in the previous season.

08.08.2024

Ukraine - Abnormal heat impacts crop yields

This summer, crop yields in Ukraine face increased risks due to abnormal heat lasting approximately three weeks. This condition is anticipated to reduce yields significantly, affecting the prices of various products including vegetables, potatoes, meat, and eggs.

08.08.2024

USA - UF/IFAS assessing agricultural losses and damage from Debby

The UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) is conducting a survey to assess losses and damage associated with Hurricane Debby.

08.08.2024

USA - Treating tar spot or losing yield loss

An Ohio agronomist says thehot and dry weather has helped preventthe fast spread of tar spot. Agrigold’s Scott Bugg tells Brownfieldthe diseasewas found a month earlier in the crop.

07.08.2024

USA - Extreme heat challenges California table grape harvest

California table grape growers are ready to jump into new proprietary varieties of red and green seedless grapes this time during the season. With table grape movement having been fairly flat, pricing will be based on moving volume.

07.08.2024

Switzerland - Thunderstorm was a new and devastating experience for farmers

The wet conditions of recent weeks have had devastating consequences for Swiss potato and vegetable growers. As a result, processor Hilcona has already revised its harvest forecast for this year downwards.

07.08.2024

Spain - Rio Verde valley growers lose 90 per cent of mango and avocado crops

In Granada's Costa Tropical, over 2,000 families are grappling with the adverse effects of climate change on their subtropical crops, facing a potential loss of millions of euros. The region, known for its production of mangoes, avocados, and custard apples, has endured five consecutive difficult seasons due to fluctuating temperatures and prolonged droughts.

07.08.2024

Canada - Lack of moisture continuing to impact crops

The Ministry of Agriculture released thecrop report breakdownfor July 23 to 29 on Thursday. Keeping with thedowntrend noticed the last few local crop reports, minimal moisture in the west-central area (and around the province) has been severely affecting the quality of crops ahead of harvest.

07.08.2024

India - 8.69 crore crop insurance applications received

There were many difficulties in the crop insurance schemes during previos government with insufficient claims, insured amount was less, delay in settlement of claims, said Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday.

07.08.2024

Ukraine - Late crop losses may amount to 10-15%

Losses of late crops due to drought may amount to 10-15%, acting Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotsky said on the air of the single national telethon."There are two main types of crops - early and late. If we are talking about harvesting wheat, barley, peas, rapeseed, rye, oats, and millet - this is the early group.

07.08.2024

India - Heat, insects damage 50-75% of guava crop in Ganga Katri region

A combination of intense heat and widespread insect infestation damaged 50%- 75% of guava crop from the Ganga Katri region of Unnao and Kanpur this season, leading to a substantial reduction in crop yield of the prized fruit, according to the growers in this belt.

07.08.2024

USA - Georgia agencies prepare to help farmers deal with potential crop loss from Tropical Storm Debby

State agencies remain at the ready to help Georgia farmers with crops lost from Tropical Storm Debby.The National Weather Service recorded winds as high as 55 miles per hour and more than a foot of rain in some areas of Georgia.

06.08.2024

Poland - Dangerous bacteria have ruined the cucumber harvest

Growers of these popular green vegetables will not count this year's season as a success. Bacteria and diseases developing in the hot and humid summer days have destroyed a large part of the crop across the country.

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