A new invasive species of beetle was recently found infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley; the beetle's larvae cause damage by boring into nuts. This invasive pest has been infesting Australia's almond production for a decade and its presence in the Central Valley threatens the region's tree nut industry.
The Mediterranean region is grappling with an unprecedented drought, significantly impacting southern Italy, Spain, Malta, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This phenomenon, characterized by long-lasting, above-average temperatures and scant precipitation, was highlighted in a report by the European Drought Observatory (EDO).
New provincial funding is available for Nova Scotia farmers and other agricultural producers recovering from losses and damage due to the extreme weather or wildfires during the spring and summer of last year.
The central government has approved an interest-free loan to the Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers of Andhra Pradesh who have faced crop loss due to the Michaung cyclone that hard hit the state last December.
All eyes are on the almond bloom this week in California. "Everybody is watching to see how the new crop is. This week is very critical," says Bikram Hundal of Custom Almonds LLC. Following the recent number of rains in the state, he also says that while growers don't necessarily want rain during the bloom period, the water is very much needed.
Authorities are celebrating a "best case scenario" as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln crossed the West Australian coast with a "moderate impact", but some fruit growers are dealing with severe damage.
The Philippines topped the World Risk Report with a 46.82 world risk index as a country prone to natural calamities due to climate change. The Department of Science and Technology reports that an average of 20 storms and typhoons enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility each year, with about 8 or 9 of them crossing the Philippines, causing loss of lives and destruction to property and livelihoods.
In a recent announcement, Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam revealed that the state government has allocated Rs 940 crore in relief funds for farmers who faced crop losses due to droughts or floods over the past three years. The aid covers those affected by the December 2023 floods in Thoothukudi district.
California farmers are responsible for growing 80% of the world's almonds, but an invasive beetle from Australia may be causing a big blow to the industry.The roughly 2.5-millimeter-long Carpohilus truncates beetle has been detected in Stanislaus, Merced, Madera and Kings County.
Extreme weather conditions are expected to have severe repercussions on the economy, agricultural productivity, water resources, and energy security across the developing world, a new study has found.
Imagine standing on the edge of a field, the soil beneath your feet a patchwork of cracks, each one telling a story of struggle against nature's whims. Last year, farmers across our province faced an unprecedented challenge, as wildfires and floods laid siege to their livelihoods, turning fertile fields into stark reminders of vulnerability.
In Madhya Pradesh, the recent onslaught of hail, frost, and excessive cold has wreaked havoc on Rabi crops such as wheat, gram, peas, and lentils. A preliminary survey conducted by the government has revealed distressing numbers, with over 3,000 farmers across 34 tehsils reporting crop damage.
There continues to be concern about the climatic conditions that have marked this Sicilian citrus campaign, with temperatures high for the seasonal average and the alarming prospect of a cold spring full of atmospheric precipitation. Some concern comes from the Di Pasquale brothers, known as the founders of the Donnalia brand.
If you are a farmer who was impacted by the wildfires or floods last year, the province has announced new funding through the2023 Season Response Program.The $9.2 million will help cover crop damage and yield loss that were a direct result of last year’s extreme weather.
The Kyiv School of Economics' Agrocenter, in collaboration with the World Bank, conducted research to which the Ukrainian agricultural sector suffered more than $80 billion in direct losses and associated damages due to the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. The KSE Agrocenter press service reported this on February 21.
The situation for Sicilian citrus growers is complex, as they continue to suffer from a prolonged drought that is not helping the already precarious commercial situation. Pietro Russo, a long-time citrus grower from Lentini (SR), discusses the situation and takes stock of the current season.