Hurricane Ian was the most expensive climate-related disaster of 2022. It caused losses and damages worth $100 billion, when it hit theUnited States and Cuba in September,according to a reportby Christian Aid, an international development charity.
The pigeon pea crop (tur or arhar) in Hingoli, Maharashtra has been damaged by 'Mar' infection. As per officials, precautionary measures are being taken to curb the spread.
The year 2022 brought huge loss to Karnataka in terms of human life, infrastructure and farm production due to natural disasters -- heavy rain, floods and sea erosion -- which experts say is due to global warming, a man-made mess.
Florida’s citrus, fruit and vegetable crops appear to have escaped any widespread damage from some of the coldest weather in years, officials with state growers associations said Dec. 27.
We often associate climate change with all its large-scale impacts, such as the melting glaciers and rising sea levels. But what of the simpler pleasures of life that we would be deprived of — like not being able to take a walk outside because it’s too hot or not being able to indulge in a cup of your favourite chai?
Unusually cold weather at the beginning of this year destroyed much of the grape harvest across the Grand River Valley.Larry Laurello, the owner of Laurello Vineyards, pointed out the crushing blow dealt to his crop.
Agricultural producers in 11 parishes who suffered losses due to excessive rains that occurred from June 1 through November 2, 2022, may be eligible for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA).
The “microfinance” industry — long touted as a way to help poor, rural communities in developing countries — is pushing tens of thousands of farming families into debt traps as they attempt to adapt to a changing climate, according to a report.
Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has received both type certification and pilot training approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its homegrown 'kisan' (farmer) drones.
While officials at an indoor farming operation in Kentucky say their plan to re-invent agriculture in Appalachia is on track, experts are wondering whether their plan remains financially viable after a low earnings report.
Citrus country, that’s what Lake County and the state of Florida is known for. Mary Graham has lived on her farm for decades, but it’s been in her husband’s family for over a century. What used to be a commercial farm, is now a destination for folks looking to pick their own fruits and veggies.
Insurance companies have not settled claims of 153 farmers of the district for crop loss suffered since 2017-18.“The premium was deducted from my account in 2018-19. After suffering crop losses, I had applied for compensation, but so far I have not received the claim.
A study from development agency Christian Aid found that tangible global economic losses came to $168bn (€158bn) but warned that the true cost outside of insurance-based calculations was likely to be much higher.
The increment in paddy procurement resulted in an increase in the central pool stocks of unmilled paddy as of 1st December by 41% month-on-month to 37.15 million MT, it remains 4% higher year-on-year.
Morocco’s MY 2022/2023 citrus production is expected to fall 35 percent from the previous season due to water scarcity and unfavorable weather. Tangerine and mandarin production is expected to decrease by 34 percent from the previous year to 900,000 MT, while orange production should fall by 35 percent to 750,000 MT.
Due to the effects of climate change, Turkey produces fewer pomegranates this season, says Yigit Gokyigit, marketing coordinator for Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: “This year, we were able to produce less pomegranates in general in Turkey compared to past seasons, due to the negative effect of the climate change.