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19.03.2024

How climate change is impacting coffee crop pollination

Climate change may be creating an uncertain future for coffee production, but it’s also having a negative impact on biodiversity which has a trickle-down effect.A study explores the interplay between climate change, land use change, and their impact on pollinator biodiversity, revealing significant implications for global crop pollination.

19.03.2024

USA - Freezing temperatures could kill crops

After North Alabama experienced near-record temperatures last week, a drop in temperatures Monday night will lead to the threat of a widespread freeze.Many farmers across North Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee will take precautions to prevent crop loss.

19.03.2024

Philippines - El Niño agriculture damage in 8 regions hits P1.75 billion

The amount of damage to agriculture in eight regions has reached P1.75 billion as the El Niño phenomenon intensifies, according to the Department of Agriculture.DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa said the damage covered 32,231 hectares of farm lands, with at least 29,437 farmers displaced.

18.03.2024

Senegal - Delayed flowering of mangoes in southern parts

Mango growing is progressing steadily in southern Senegal, but with a few complications that are worrying growers, says Aminata Dominique Diouf, a mango grower and exporter based in Nema.

18.03.2024

Ireland - Compensation sought for flood-impacted potato growers

In response to the recent flooding events that severely impacted potato cultivation across regions in Ireland, industry representatives are now calling for financial compensation for the affected farmers.

18.03.2024

India - Untimely rains, winds damage mango orchards in Sangareddy

Untimely rains coupled with strong winds that lashed several parts of Sangareddy district late on Saturday have left a vast trail ofcrop loss.The mango crop, which had fruits at the tender stage, recorded considerable damage.Farmersin Sangareddy district had cultivated mango on nearly 16,000 acres.

18.03.2024

Australia - Reporting mouse numbers

Grain growers across Australia are being urged to check their paddocks and record mouse numbers activity as part of a campaign aimed at early detection and effective control ahead of this year’s winter crop.

18.03.2024

Thailand - A new app enables farmers plan agricultural activities during a drought

An application called "Crops Drought" has been launched to allow farmers to plan their cultivation and water reserves during a drought, the Department of Agricultural Extension said on Sunday.

18.03.2024

Australia - West wineries record 'worst harvest' in years following the state's hottest summer on record

Bruno de Tastes walks up and down rows of manicured vines at his winery, scrunching green and golden leaves between his fingers as he goes."The leaves [are] … still quite cold and there's still plenty of moisture in the leaves," he said.

18.03.2024

Philippines - Over P379-M aid released to El Niño-affected Mimaropa farmers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it distributed around PHP379.06 million worth of aid to affected farmers in the Mimaropa region amid the El Niño phenomenon.

18.03.2024

Vietnam - $3bn annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels

Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media reported Sunday, citing new research.The damage would likely center on the Mekong Delta region, known as “Vietnam’s rice bowl” because it provides food and livelihoods for tens of millions of people, research from the country’s Environment Ministry showed.

15.03.2024

Peru - Adverse weather conditions had an impact on mango exports in 2023

The Peruvian mango sector has faced significant challenges over the past year, particularly due to the El Niño phenomenon, which has had a negative impact on the supply. Despite the expansion of the acreage to regions such as Lambayeque and Áncash, which promised to diversify the supply and extend the export window, the adverse weather conditions have limited the potential competitiveness of the procurement plans for international clients.

15.03.2024

Jamaica - Banana Board collaborates with CIRAD to address TR4 disease and test resistant varieties

In Jamaica, the Banana Board has embarked on a crucial partnership with France's Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) to mitigate the threats posed by the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease.

15.03.2024

Philippines - El Niño losses in West Visayas at P761 million; still no calamity declaration

Crop losses due to the El Niño weather phenomenon in Western Visayas have reached P761,240,675, affecting more than 20,000 farmers, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

15.03.2024

USA - Oregon disaster declaration gives cherry growers access to emergency loans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Oregon’s request for a natural disaster designation after the state’s cherry growers lost an average of 35 percent of their crop.

15.03.2024

Canada - Sask. farm group asks for drought committee

Saskatchewan needs to prepare for drought.Not just in 2024 but for future droughts as well, says the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan.That’s why APAS is asking for a Provincial Drought Preparedness Committee, which will help farmers and the province respond more effectively to dry and difficult conditions.

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