The apple industry in Kashmir is facing a startling 40 percent decline in production; this is said to be due to unfavourable weather conditions and the prevalence of scab diseases. The production drop has inflicted significant financial losses on fruit growers across the region.
Orange producers in the Algarve, especially those in the Silves region, are desperate due to the lack of water. They warn citrus crops are at risk of disappearing, as they have been rationing water for two months.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed positive identifications of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV) in the Hacienda Heights area of Los Angeles County during the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) routine multi-pest survey.
A senior official of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) said that the current weather conditions may have adverse effects on the production of wheat crop in rain-fed areas in particular and irrigated areas of the country in general.
According to theNational Agricultural Statistics Service in Florida, there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, December 31, 2023. Precipitation for the state ranged from 0.1 inches in Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach County) to 5.2 inches at Marathon Airport (Monroe County).
Experts expect hot weather to persist in many parts of the country this summer due toEl Niño. Crop farmers are advised to be extra cautious and take care of their crops during this periodto avoid crop sunburn.
El Nino conditions ruled the 2023 growing season, and Scott Chalmers, Applied Research Specialist for Manitoba Agriculture in the Melita area, says that trend is likely to continue in 2024.
Recent extreme rainfall in Tasmania has meant at one family-run operation in the state's north, a bumper crop has gone bad. Gene and Laura Marshall of North Motton Cherries estimate that they have lost more than 60 per cent of their harvest due to last week's rain alone.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the state incurred a crop loss of₹35,000 crore in 48 lakh hectares due to the drought and asserted that relief from the government will not be sufficient if nature does not support it.
A comprehensive report, submitted by a joint team from Punjab Agricultural University, Central Integrated Pest Management (CPIM), Jalandhar, and the State Horticulture Department, has confirmed significant crop loss due to a fungal outbreak in Sanaur.
Due to the erratic rainy season this year, paddy cultivation is unsuitable for Kharif and Rabi crops in the region. Farmers have thus turned to mango cultivation on a large scale.
The relentless torrents lashing far north Queensland have left no stone unturned, wreaking havoc on local agriculture and causing significant crop losses. An array of fruits, includingmangoes, bananas, avocados, and barramundi,have borne the brunt of the severe weather conditions, right on the cusp of the peak Christmas period—a time when farmers typically rely on increased sales and revenue.
UC Riverside scientists have discovered a stealth molecular weapon that plants use to attack the cells of invading gray mold.If you’ve ever seen a fuzzy piece of fruit in your fridge, you’ve seen gray mold. It is an aggressive fungus that infects more than 1,400 different plant species: almost all fruits, vegetables, and many flowers.
Cherry farmers inSouth Australiahave had the worst harvest in 50 years, losing up to 70% of their crops to wild pre-Christmas storms and forcing up prices.Storms and heavy rain also lashedNew South Wales cherries, forcing growers to dump hundreds of tonnes of fruit.
For a few years, canola industry leaders have been worried about verticillium stripe and its impact on crop yields.Reports out of Europe suggest the fungal disease could cause a wide range of losses, anywhere from 10 to 50 percent on oilseed rape.
The two most important issues facing humanity in the 21st century are climate change and food insecurity. Heat waves, flash floods, droughts, and cyclones — some of the ongoing effects of climate change — are negatively impacting the lives and livelihoods of Indian farmers.